10 best resorts in Turkey on the Aegean Sea – list, photo, description, map
The Aegean Sea washes the shores of Turkey in the west and southwest. The climate here is very pleasant – subtropical and at the same time without suffocating heat. This happens due to the constant breezes blowing from the sea. A long beach season – from June to October, developed infrastructure, an abundance of attractions, hotels of different levels – all this makes the resorts of Turkey on the Aegean Sea very attractive for tourists.
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It is located 7 km from Marmaris in a fabulously beautiful bay. There is a crystal clear sea, there are also mineral springs. Beaches for every taste – both sandy and pebbly. The holiday season is long. Even in October, the air temperature rarely drops below +24°C. Very good village for diving enthusiasts. The seabed here is rocky – visibility is excellent. There are many diving training centers and equipment rentals.
In guidebooks, Icmeler is often compared with the French Riviera. It has a special atmosphere, where comfort, romance, tranquility, respectability are intertwined. Its common embankment with neighboring Marmaris is about 15 km. The Mediterranean and Aegean seas merge here. On the territory of Icmeler there are elite hotels, clubs, restaurants (and at the same time there are a lot of great places in the village where you can relax on a budget in comfortable conditions).
The sea air becomes even more healing due to the numerous pine trees that saturate its atmosphere with phytoncides. The resort is ideal for the recovery of travelers who are diagnosed with cardiovascular pathologies, respiratory diseases. The resort is famous for its beaches, but nevertheless, they are not recognized as its main attraction, but the Hill of Lovers. This iconic place offers a beautiful view of the sea and the Greek island of Rhodes.
Marmaris
Paradise is distinguished by a very high level of service. This is also due to the fact that initially it is focused on the recreation of citizens of the EU states, and not Russia. Every year more and more Russians come to this amazing place. It is great for people with poor health, because there are no sharp seasonal temperature changes in Marmaris.
Around the village and next to it you can find a lot of historical sights. Excursions to ancient monuments (including the neighboring Greek island of Rhodes) are offered here in a huge number of street agencies and guides at hotels.
On the territory of the city there are paid, free and owned by cafes, restaurants, hotels beaches. There are many places for shopping in the town. The main thing: do not forget to bargain, and then you can buy the thing you like 2-4 times cheaper than the price originally named by the seller. In Marmaris, fresh fruits and vegetables are on sale at any time of the day.
The local cuisine is famous for its variety of meat, fish dishes, all kinds of sweets. A crewed yacht for boat trips in Marmaris can be chartered at any time of the day. If the purpose of the rest is to improve, trips to the neighboring village of Ichmeler, where mineral springs are located, will be a pleasant addition to everyday air and sunbathing.
- Tui Blue Grand Azur 5 – a view of the picturesque bay, a gentle entrance to the sea, the beach is awarded the Blue Flag certificate, entertainment and sports activities
- Grand Ideal Premium 5 – total area of the territory – 8,500 sq.m., sand and pebble beach, fish A'la Carte restaurant, animation programs are held
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Fethiye
The resort town and the area on the shores of the bay of the same name is very cozy. Its atmosphere can be summed up in one word: super calm. Fethiye is chosen by fans of silence, history lovers (there are a huge number of world-famous monuments here) and just those who are tired of the bustle of megacities. In the summer months, it is not suitable for everyone, as it is very hot here – about + 35 ° С.
Those who can hardly endure such a temperature should come to Fethiye in the second half of September – early October, when the air is warmed up to + 25-27 ° С. Sandy, pebble, pebble-sand beaches are very clean, not crowded and mostly free. Due to the large number of bays, waves are very rare. A lot of coniferous trees grow in the vicinity of the resort, which also affects the quality of the air – it is the cleanest.
Of the water activities in the city, riding on jet skis and bananas is especially popular.
Extreme lovers will always find something to their liking: from paragliding to diving, rafting, hiking in the mountains. There are few nightclubs, but in a number of complexes the All Inclusive system operates, the staff offers chic entertainment programs.
The city is perfect for fans of many hours of walking, those who like to breathe fresh air for hours in picturesque squares and enjoy the singing of birds. However, shopaholics will not be disappointed either: here is the famous Umbrella Street, several shopping centers with branded products, colorful, colorful, noisy oriental bazaars.
You can visit the Valley of the Butterflies, see the ruins of ancient cities, walk along the beach where turtles come out of the water, take pictures of ancient tombs, visit 12 islands.
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Bodrum
The resort is very fond of Europeans. There are always a lot of tourists from France, England, Germany. Why does he attract them? Low white buildings reminiscent of Greece? Picturesque mountains? Beaches for every taste – and many have been awarded the Blue Flag, which speaks of their impeccable cleanliness?
In terms of recreation, the city is a tourist contrast: there are respectable hotels, whose level of service can be described as aristocratic, and informal hangouts for carefree, more democratic youth in their habits. Bodrum has a giant dance floor “Halikarnassus”.
On the territory there are famous ancient monuments, a museum of underwater archeology and a lot of other amazing places, whose visit will diversify any vacation. Gourmets call the resort their Mecca. Ideal for fans of gastronomic tourism. And, what is most pleasant in this resort, you do not have to think about paying for additional services in hotels.
99.9% of them work on the system “All Inclusive” and “Ultra All Inclusive“. For children, a special menu is prepared, and for adults – dishes from the chef. The climate is very pleasant. Most importantly, it rarely gets hotter than +30°C, so you can come with children even at the height of summer.
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Kusadasi
“Bird Island” is not an island, but this is how the city and the district of the same name are most often called in tourist guides. Why is it good for tourists? The climate here is similar to the Russian, Black Sea, that is, you don't have to adapt and spend energy on adaptation. The beach season lasts from June to September, there is almost no strong heat, most often the air is warmed up to + 25-27 ° С. Prices are moderate, while the service is at a high level.
Beach lovers adore this place, because here you can find a beach for every taste: from sandy, pebbly to rocky. The resort is perfect for fans of all kinds of water sports, including extreme ones. For the sake of such tourists, about 5 years ago, they even specially flooded an airliner so that it could be viewed under water.
You can swim with dolphins and look at predatory sharks, go on a boat trip – in a word, there is plenty of entertainment. The city has a bright, hospitable, authentic atmosphere, and numerous ancient monuments only enhance it. If the hotel is located on the first line here, it will definitely have its own beach with an outdoor playground for children.
Almost each of them offers a set of unique SPA programs and operates on an All Inclusive basis. It is natural that many guests are often satisfied with the huge selection of entertainment offered by the host, and do not rush to neighboring entertainment venues.
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Didim
There are a huge number of ancient monuments in the city and its environs. It was here that thousands of years ago priests, priestesses of the ancient gods made sacrifices and prophesied. Many psychics consider it a place of power, because even people far from mysticism often begin to discover clairvoyant abilities here. The city is famous for its sandy, sandy-pebble cozy beaches. It has everything you need for fans of various sports and dances.
Even with a large tourist flow, the city remains cozy. If the purpose of visiting Turkey is to improve, you can always get from Didim to Pamukkale. This place is known for its mineral springs, which treat everything from metabolic disorders to diseases of the central nervous system, skin, blood vessels, joints.
An important nuance for fans of gastronomic tourism: the most original dishes are served here in those restaurants and cafes that offer magnificent views of the sunset over the sea. As for hotels (mostly working on the All Inclusive system): many of them have European cuisine on their menus, so those who prefer familiar dishes to oriental exotics will not be deprived either.
Izmir
4 million people live here, and the fame of one of the most liberal places, condescending to any whims of foreign tourists, is firmly entrenched outside the city. Residents are proud of their ancient monuments, numerous cafes, bars, restaurants. Local entertainment venues successfully combine national Turkish and European traditions.
Izmir is located on the coast of the bay, and you can see its sights by traveling by ferry from one coast to another. You can sunbathe on sandy beaches, undergo medical procedures – there are many thermal springs. And, of course, the glory of Izmir is brought by its sights. Ancient squares and mosques, museums and viewing platforms, fortresses and markets, parks and amphitheatres.
If you want something more modern, there are water parks here too. And how many shops and entertainment centers – do not count. Local cuisine invariably amazes gourmets with an abundance of all kinds of fish dishes.
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Fountain
Located near Izmir. It is very much loved by locals and tourists, they consider it the most elegant. Here, every street is literally immersed in greenery, and the air is saturated with oxygen. There are no skyscrapers that put pressure on the nerves, the psyche, even in resort towns. All buildings in this area are two-story. Exception: only hotels, however, they “prefer to grow not up, but in breadth.” Pleasant bonuses: over 98% of them are on the first line, they are the owners of magnificent well-groomed beaches.
Many people come here for their health. Local mineral water cures 1001 diseases, and healing mud allows you to perfectly fight the pathologies of the joints, the musculoskeletal system and at the same time rejuvenate the body. An important point: the city is included in the Top 5 best surfing resorts in the world, so it will be no less interesting for lovers of water sports.
There are a lot of things in Cesme: ancient monuments, pedestrian zones, hotels, restaurants, historical sights, tourist clubs, thermal springs, places for taking mud baths, but the objects of the tourism industry make up a single harmonious space where it is comfortable at any time of the year. In a word, if you are offered to go on vacation in Cheshme – agree without hesitation, the place is wonderful. Middle-aged people will find quiet corners here, and young people will have enough entertainment.
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Kash
A charming city with a real Turkish flavor. It is popular with lovers of antiquity and authenticity, ancient monuments, ruins, natural beauty of nature. The holiday season is long, ending in October, the weather is pleasant. Heat over +32°C is rare, the most pleasant weather is in September.
Here the sea is considered the cleanest in Turkey and on the entire Aegean coast. The resort cannot boast of natural sandy beaches, smooth descents into the water. However, this makes swimming here even more interesting: the locals carved platforms in the rocks, which were filled with sea water. And we got a kind of baths, where you have to go down the cut stone steps.
The local landscapes are sure to be appreciated by artists and photographers – white buildings, bright roofs, the azure sea – all this is like a postcard. You can see ancient sights, book a boat trip, go on a trip along mountain paths, test your strength by conquering the Lycian Way.
Also, the place will be interesting for divers, connoisseurs of antiques, lovers of handmade carpets. The latter is in abundance here, and a resort holiday can be combined with studying the peculiarities of weaving or communicating with local antique dealers, who surpass even the ubiquitous guides in their talkativeness, outlook, and love for the history of their country.
In Kas there are always a lot of interesting offers for those who prefer to relax in the private sector. The city is also adored by cat lovers. Yet the tailed ones, and not people, consider themselves the main masters here. Sociable purrs are indispensable attributes of every home, hotel, shop, restaurant or cafe.
Danish
The small peninsula resort is compared either with a pearl or with the Riviera. People come here to enjoy a calm, quiet holiday. It is very cozy, elegant and little known. The last point is rather its advantage, because not all vacationers like giant discos, shopping centers, water parks, crowds of tourists.
Datca is famous for its pine groves, pristine beaches, quiet bays with clear water. The giants of the tourism industry on the peninsula are represented in small numbers, therefore there is a shortage of hotels with the All Inclusive system. The private sector is great for families, including those with children.
The place is considered healing, according to legend, once people were treated for smallpox here. For shopping, nightclubs, noisy parties – you should not go. But to wander through forests and mountains, along wonderful beaches, ride yachts, scuba dive, go on sea excursions, all this is welcome.
The resort is ideal for diving, leisurely water, hiking, hiking and just “being in a state of doing nothing.” A large number of ancient, Ottoman monuments and ancient ruins have been preserved on the peninsula. And he himself is somewhat reminiscent of a cozy oriental antiquities shop.
Which one to choose for families with children
It all depends on the purpose of the holiday. Icmeler is great for healing children, but it is quieter compared to Marmaris. However, in the first, children will not be bored either. In Icmeler, each hotel has children's play clubs, playgrounds, and the water park in Marmaris can be reached in 10 minutes. Both settlements are great for those situations when children are just learning to swim, because here the sea is always quiet and calm.
Fethiye also has a large water park. And in the city there are several parks for family recreation, where safe rides are installed, picnic areas are equipped. An important nuance: if children are fond of history and you plan to combine recreation with the development of the younger generation, be sure to visit the local museum, which presents the most interesting expositions dedicated to Turkish culture.
But in Bodrum it is very convenient to relax with kids. However, older children will also be interested here, because on the peninsula there is a water park, a dolphinarium, an amusement park and a huge number of party places. The only negative of the resort: in the high season in some of its areas it can be too noisy, but children feel quite comfortable in such an atmosphere.
Similarly, we can say about the presence of differences for children in the towns of Didim, Izmir, Cesme, Kusadasi. The latter is the largest Turkish water park, a huge number of attractions and a national park where you can feed the wild boars with fruit. You will not deprive your child of such entertainment, and if you settle in neighboring Izmir, where your own doll museum is open. Trips back and forth will not tire even the most capricious child.
If you need to improve the health of a child, Cheshme is also perfect for this purpose, where procedures with therapeutic mud, the use of mineral water will perfectly strengthen a weakened body. Quiet Datcha may also be a good option, where walks through pine groves are recognized as the best medicine against colds, diseases of the central nervous system, and respiratory organs. But it is better not to choose Kas for a holiday with small children, because there are practically no comfortable places for kids here.
Which one to choose for youth recreation
Why don't young people go to Marmaris, a city that is said to never sleep? Night clubs and discos work here, young people get to know each other, go on joint excursions, hikes, visit entertainment centers. Boys and girls from different countries come to Marmaris, so you will have the opportunity not only to expand your social circle, but also to practice a foreign language. Of course, the crowded Izmir is also attractive.
You don’t want to lie on the beach, you can not get out of museums, water parks, entertainment centers. In a word, combine a beach holiday with a sightseeing holiday, as well as enjoy shopping. If you are a fan of diving and yachting, you should go to Bodrum or Cesme. And you will have fun, and go sailing, and you will make a close acquaintance with the underwater world.
Best time to travel
The best time to travel to the resorts of Turkey, including those located along the Aegean coast, is considered to be the beginning of summer, when the air has not yet had time to heat up, but the sea water has already warmed up to a pleasant temperature. Or the first month of autumn, the velvet season. The heat begins to subside, the sea remains very warm, in the markets – an abundance of vegetables and fruits, in hotels – discounts, in markets and shops – sales.
In short, it is best to come here in June or September. For young people, you can add May, when everything around is in bloom, for the elderly – October: although it rains, the air temperature is very comfortable. The hottest month of the season is August. There are a lot of people on the beaches, the prices are the highest. However, for those who fell in love with Turkey, it is beautiful at any time of the year.