Travel writers of British Evening Standard newspaper have shown Antalya’s Kaputaş and Muğla’s Mavi Lagün beaches among the best beaches in Europe.
As many countries started to ease coronavirus lockdowns around the world people have begun making holiday plans.
Known as the most popular holiday resorts in Turkey, Antalya is one of the few cities that draws the attention of tourists from the Netherlands, Russia, Germany and the rest of the world as a stunning Mediterranean city every year to experience its marvelous beaches and year-round warm climate.
This Turkish Riviera has a record number of Blue Flag beaches with 197. The towns of Alanya, Side, Manavgat, Lara, Finike, Konyaltı, Kemer and many more have not only perfect beaches that have been awarded with a Blue Flag to swim, but ancient ruins and villages that you can visit.
Among places including these beaches are hotels, villages, campsites and public beaches that you can choose according to your holiday preferences. In Antalya, the most popular beach is Cleopatra Beach taking its name from the beauty of the Queen of the Nile.
Located far from the city center, Kas is one of Turkey’s best locations not only for its Blue Flag beaches, but also for scuba diving as it has 50 sites, including submerged aircraft and vessels. Selected by the Sunday Times as the Best Beach in the World, 15-kilometer-long Patara Beach in Antalya, situated close to Fethiye, is also the Mediterranean’s longest.
A true wonder of nature, Patara Beach is surrounded by historic relics and is truly a site to relax in. Side, has nine Blue Flag beaches: Titreyen Göl, Side One, Side Two, Sorgun, Sorgun Two, Side Public Beach, Club Ali Bey, Sol Kamelya and Köymeydanı Beach.
It is smaller and more quaint than other Mediterranean vacation spots and is a favorite because of its natural beauty. In addition to visiting historical sites, it is also the ideal spot to enjoy sunbathing and swimming in crystal clear water.
The transportation in Antalya is one of the easiest in the country to use. It includes an international airport and all public transport you need to reach your destination quickly.
