Where To Go
Turkey as a family holiday destination has so much to offer - history, culture, beaches and great value for money all combine to make families return again and again to this great country.
The three main tourist areas of Turkey which are popular with families are the the Aegean Coast, the Mediterranean Sea and Turquoise Coast.
Aegean Coast
The Aegean coast of Turkey is not just a series of beautiful beach resorts it is an area rich with incredible archaeological sites steeped in history.
This area has been attractive to many over the millennia from the Greeks to Romans, Ottomans and latterly - us, the holiday maker have all left some evidence of their existence. History will come alive to your children when they discover the stories have achieved legendary status as in the case of Helen of Troy.
Top Aegean resorts are Bodrum, Gumbet, Kusadasi, Izmir and Altinkum.
Turquoise Coast
Turquoise is a Turkish word which once you see this area you’ll understand why they had to come up with a word to describe it. Visit the Turquoise Coast, the stretch of coast where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean, and you’ll be able to see for yourself why it is so named.
The popular areas are Olu Deniz, Calis, Fethiye, Hisaronu, Marmaris and Icmeler.
Mediterranean Coast
Further along the south coast is an area known as the Turkish Riviera which is another area of extreme beauty. Some of the top resorts of this area are Alanya, Antalya, Belek, Lara Beach, Side and many more