Summer has passed, but the holiday season continues. And many are interested in: where to relax at sea in September in Turkey? The country has an advantageous position for balneology: the mountains protect the coast from penetrating winds, and the Mediterranean and Aegean seas are slowly cooling down. In addition, Turkey is an interesting place for those who prefer a combination of beach and cultural tourism. It is worth adding that in autumn the flow of guests weakens, and prices for services are reduced. There is an opportunity to relax in more comfortable conditions. That is why the beginning of autumn is the perfect time for a long-awaited vacation in Turkey.
Alanya
Alanya is washed by the shallow and warm Mediterranean Sea. The city is protected from cold winds by the Taurus Mountains, so the coast is always warm. The average annual temperature is kept within +20 degrees Celsius: this is a high figure. The beach season is long: in August and September it is warm and dry, and the water is pleasant for swimming. And in winter, vacationers come to the city. The weather is windy and humid, but the rains pass quickly, and you can again walk around the historical center.
Alanya is a major port. But not only merchant ships moor in it: ferries go to the nearest cities and countries. And there are also many pleasure boats and yachts that organize walks along the picturesque coast. The infrastructure of the city is built taking into account the intensive tourist flow. There are hotels of different stars, many restaurants and cafes; during the season, nightclubs and youth discos welcome guests.
In the markets during the season you can buy local avocados, tomatoes, cucumbers, bananas, citruses. For the convenience of tourists, there is a cable car. Tourists arrive in Alanya, most often, by plane. They are accepted by modern airports. Public transport on the coast is developed: buses, taxis run. But you can rent a car.
Guests prefer to stay in:
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Konakli
This is a small village located in the northwest of Alanya. Konakli is quiet and calm, so families with children and those who wish to spend their holidays in solitude rest here. The weather in summer and early autumn is dry and hot, and it rarely rains. And the piercing cold winds do not pass on the coast: they are hindered by the Taurus Mountains.
In Konakli, everything works to provide for the guests who have arrived. There are excellent hotels and restaurants, comfortable beaches. If you drive a little away from the village, you can visit the dolphinarium. And for children there are attractions and playgrounds of different ages. Young people rarely come: there are no nightclubs in the village, and there is only one disco. But parents with children and elderly couples appreciated the quiet beach vacation.
There is a market once a week. Everything is sold here: from food to jewelry and carpets. But prices are high (especially during the holiday season), so bargaining is recommended. However, just visiting the oriental bazaar is great entertainment.
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Antalya
This city is located on the Mediterranean coast. The Taurus Mountains protect it from piercing winds that carry precipitation, so there is a long dry season. In September it is warm and pleasant, with an abundance of local fruits and vegetables. But tourists, of course, less. Therefore, some holidaymakers choose this month to relax.
Antalya is the administrative center of the province. It is connected with all cities of the country by roads, buses run regularly. Going on an excursion, even remote from the place of rest, is not a problem.
Entertainment is enough for every taste. Here is an excellent beach holiday in well-groomed coastal areas. Young people will have a good time at discos and nightclubs. And children love to frolic on the playgrounds. Antalya can be called the culinary capital of the coast. The restaurants present cuisine from all over the world: from local, European to exotic. Some restaurateurs offer a children's menu.
Antalya is clearly divided into the old city (it includes the historical center) and the new one. And the warm September weather is conducive to leisurely walks and sightseeing of historical, architectural and cultural monuments.
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Lara
This is the closest part of the resort of Antalya to the airport. Some of its areas are especially popular with tourists:
The reason for this is the proximity to the sea. The remaining quarters are the business part of the town. In Lara, you can perfectly relax at the beginning of autumn: the weather here is quiet, windless, sunny. And the Mediterranean Sea pleases with the absence of storms and gentle water. Therefore, supporters of a beach holiday will enjoy their stay at the resort.
Lara is famous for its wonderful beach with fine golden sand. For comfort and cleanliness, he was awarded the Blue Flag. But the resort is located on a hill, so the coast is quite narrow: it does not exceed 50 meters. The depth increases gradually: even inept bathers feel confident. Not far from the Golden Beach there are restaurants and cafes: you can have a bite to eat at any time.
For party-goers, the doors of nightclubs and discos are open all night. Those who come to have fun will not be bored. And couples with children should choose a hotel away from places where noisy parties take place. In the business part there are modern shopping centers and markets. Shopping lovers will spend more than one hour here. But it's also nice to just walk along the green shady streets.
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Kemer
The city is located at the foot of a mountain range. The Taurus Mountains protect from cold winds that carry precipitation. At the beginning of autumn it is still sunny and warm. And the sea pleases bathers with gentle calm water. Previously, Kemer was a settlement remote from tourist flows: it was possible to come here to rest only by sea. But for the successful development of balneology, a modern highway with several tunnels was built. Now vacationers come by road transport.
People come to Kemer not only for a beach holiday. Nearby are the ruins of ancient cities, which lovers of archeology are happy to see. And in the town itself there are enough monuments of history and culture.
The location of the city is unique: it is here that you can combine sea and mountain holidays. The slopes of the Taurus Mountains are designed for walking of varying difficulty. During the journey, the lungs are filled with the beneficial aroma of heated pine needles.
Guests note the developed infrastructure of the city. Here you can rent a hotel for every taste and budget, and cafes and restaurants lure visitors with a variety of cuisine. But some prefer to rent an apartment and cook on their own.
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Belek
This is a very young town: it began to develop less than half a century ago. And today Belek is a great place to relax. In summer it is hot, and the sea warms up to almost +28 degrees. But in the beginning and middle of autumn, the daytime heat recedes, and the water is still comfortable for swimming.
The territory began to develop because of the excellent coastal strip. It has a length of almost 20 km and is strewn with soft sand. But it is important to remember: the best sites are private beaches of expensive hotels. Therefore, tourists staying in other places will be asked to leave the coast.
Belek has several districts:
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Side
This is an ancient settlement: historians say that the first people came here in the 7th century BC. Side is located on the coast of the warm Mediterranean Sea with amazing natural beaches, but tourists fell in love with the town only in the middle of the 20th century, when infrastructure began to develop.
Today, Side attracts guests at any time of the year. At the beginning of autumn, it is pleasant to combine swimming in warm water with walks in the historical center. The weather is favorable: the heat has receded, but there is no rain yet.
It is clearly divided into regions:
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Marmaris
The advantage of Marmaris is its location. The town is located in a bay deeply cut into the shore of the Aegean Sea, and the mountains protect it from winds and storms. At the beginning of autumn, the weather here is excellent: warm, and rains are still rare. Therefore, you can swim and walk around the area.
The slopes of the mountains are densely overgrown with coniferous forests, so the air is saturated with the aroma of pines and junipers. Combining it with the sea breeze makes Marmaris a great experience for guests with lung problems. Lovers of water sports also choose a cozy bay: there are almost no storms here, so you can dive or water ski all the time.
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Bodrum
The town is located on the coast of the Aegean Sea. It attracts tourists with its cozy beaches, clear waters, natural and historical sights and vibrant nightlife. Nowhere else is there such a number of discos, bars, restaurants that open their doors in the evening and receive guests until the morning.
Bodrum is the yachting capital. Here is an excellent port, where all conditions are created for mooring pleasure and sports boats. And renting a yacht for a trip along the picturesque coast is not a problem.
The following hotels are especially attractive for guests:
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Fethiye
The town is washed by the waters of 2 seas at once: the Aegean and the Mediterranean. People come here to swim in the warm sea, breathe the mountain air and go sightseeing. At the beginning of autumn, the weather here is excellent: it is no longer hot, but the water in the Gulf of Fethiye has not yet cooled down.
The resort attracts tourists with an abundance of historical and architectural monuments. There are rock tombs here. They are well preserved. And nearby are the ruins of a medieval castle built by the knights of the Order of St. John.
The beaches are different in terms of facilities. One of them (Calis) has been awarded the Blue Flag. Fethiye Bay is surrounded by sharp capes, so the water in it is warm until the end of autumn. But it is rather slowly updated: in the heat there is a danger of infections.
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