Holidays in Turkey

Holidays in Turkey provide a complete kaleidoscope of exciting opportunities for couples looking for last minute breaks in the sun, families planning children-friendly holidays to Turkey and anyone wanting a different take on a sun-and-sea based Mediterranean getaway. Turkey straddles two continents; it's where the East and the West meet to shake hands so, as you might expect, holidays in Turkey offer a coming together of many different ingredients.

The food, for example, is a fusion of influences; the traditional Meze, as many as fifteen small dishes adding up to an epic – and epicurean – feast, may originally have come from Greece, but the Turkish twist, and the bold use of spices suggest influences of the East.

Similarly, the Greek, Persian, Roman and Byzantine empires have all contributed to the wealth of beautiful architecture – the mosques, the temples, the amphitheatres, the tiny traditional villages – that make holidays to Turkey mini-voyages of exploration and travels in time. Especially if you head for cultural centres like Ephesus – one of the Med's best-preserved Roman city, or the Crusader city of Bodrum.

But, of course, all is not ancient. The coastline of sun-washed sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and vivacious resorts beckons. Holidays in Turkey always include some dedicated sun-lounging. And revelry. Antalya is home to the Med's largest floating nightclub. Gumbet offers a cornucopia of bars, restaurants and clubs, rivalled by the relentless action in Marmara.

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Photos of Turkey

The turquoise waters and secluded lagoon of Olu Deniz., The magnificent Blue Mosque with it's six minarets., The attractive and popular beach resort of Icmeler., Pammukkale or the Cotton Castle,is a must see place of oustanding natural geological beauty., Bodrum with the castle of St Peter satnding guard over the twin bays., Ephesus one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire., The colourful Shisha's area popular purchase but don't forget to haggle the price., Try one of the local hors d'oeurves dishes such as this stuffed vine leaves., Take time out and relax on the beach at Marmaris., Well you can't visit Turkey without watching a belly dancer,at one of the many restaurants., The clear waters of Torba is popular with the locals, and remains unspoilt., Enjoy a relaxing lunch and take in the stunning views of Olu Deniz., The bizarre chimmey like rock formations of Cappadocia., Reminders of Side's ancient past, with the Temples of Athena and Apollo and the Roman bathhouse., Feeling active then try some watersports which can be found on most resort beaches., The impressive Tomb of Amyntas can be visited from Fethiye., Olu Deniz with it's long wide sand shingle beach., Take a boat trip from Dalyan to the hot springs and mud baths., Traditional wooden Turkish Gulet, is a relaxing way to see some of the beautiful coves,inlets and beaches., Marmaris with it's bustling harbour.