Turkey holidays offer a wide range of resorts and villages that are popular with couples, such as Side, with it`s spectacular ruins and long golden beaches, Bitez for a friendly relaxed atmosphere and Olu Deniz, where you will find some of the best beaches in Turkey.

The coastline of Turkey boasts plenty of stunning beaches and excellent resorts, suitable for family holidays, including the lively Kusadasi with 3 water parks close by and Altinkum for a host of great activities.

If you are looking for nightclubs, pubs, discos and bars where you can let your hair down and dance the night away then check out Bodrum, the nightlife capital of Turkey, the cosmopolitan resort of Kusadasi, or Gumbet and Marmaris which are steadily growing on the nightlife front.

The coastline of Turkey is filled with great beaches, from the Aegean coast to west Turkey and the Turkish Riviera.

Turkey holidays cater for mast tastes when it comes to eating, with most restaurants and hotels serving local and international cuisine. Turkish specialities include `Pide` (Turkish pizza), succulent lamb kebabs, fish dishes and plenty of fruit and vegetables.

The shops and markets around Turkey are excellent for picking up some great cheap holiday souvenirs, such as Turkish rugs, leather wares, jewellery, pottery and sandals.

Icmeler, Gumbet, Marmaris, Kusadasi and particularly Bodrum are all very popular when it comes to lively nightlife on a Turkey holiday.

Try the picturesque coastal village of Torba with it`s pretty mountain backdrop or Fethiye to stroll around the labyrinth of back streets.

All over Turkey there are numerous resorts where you can enjoy a relaxing holiday. For example, Side, on the Turkish Riviera and Turgetries which is on the Bodrum Peninsula.

Many of the transfers on a Turkey holiday generally take between 50 minutes and 2 hours, although if you prefer a short journey then check out Lara Beach, 20 minutes from Antalya Airport, or Belek which is around 40 minutes from Antalya Airport.

If you are looking for fantastic nightlife, filled with nightclubs, pubs, discos and bars, where you can let your hair down and dance the night away, check out Bodrum, the nightlife capital of Turkey, the cosmopolitan resort of Kusadasi, or Gumbet and Marmaris which are steadily growing on the nightlife front.

Kusadasi has grown to become one of Turkey`s most cosmopolitan resorts, with it`s pavement cafes, trendy bars and discos, lively bazaars and busy harbour.

Kusadasi has grown to become one of Turkey`s most cosmopolitan resorts, with it`s pavement cafes, trendy bars and discos, lively bazaars and busy harbour.

All over Turkey there are numerous resorts where you can enjoy a relaxing evening. Try Side, on the Turkish Riviera and Turgetries which is on the Bodrum Peninsula.

In most of the resorts on a Turkey holiday you will find casual, informal bars where you can enjoy a quiet friendly drink.

Most of the larger hotels on a Turkey holiday will provide entertainment for the whole family, whilst the restaurants can offer a nice family evening for a meal, or just a few drinks. Olu Deniz is popular with families due to the absolutely stunning beach.

Hisaronu and Kusadasi offer some wonderful restaurants and trendy cafes, where you can dine on exquisite local cuisine and international dishes.

There is a good selection of Blue Flag Beaches around Turkey, including the beautiful Olu Deniz, so check out our resort guides for details.

Olu Deniz is a superb beach, probably the best in all of Turkey, whilst Colakli Beach and Lara Beach are also popular with families.

There are over 250 beaches along the coastline of Turkey, many of them sandy, including Altinkum Beach, Olu Deniz Beach, Colakli Beach and Lara Beach.

Many of the beaches in Turkey, from the Turkish Riviera to West Turkey and the Aegean Coast give you a choice of sandy, shingle or pebble beaches. The best pebble ones can be found at the picturesque village of Torba on the Aegean Coast, Kalkan in West Turkey, whilst Antalya on the Turkish Riviera has a mixture of sandy and pebble beaches.

Along the stunning coastline of Turkey you will find all types of beach, such as the sand and shingle beaches around Marmaris, the large sand and shingle beach at Konalki, near Alanya and a great blend of sand and shingle beaches in Icmeler.

The larger resorts in Turkey will all have great shopping opportunities. Try Alanya, Antalya, Marmaris and Bodrum to name a few.

Most of the resorts in Turkey have local shops where you can pick up some great cheap holiday bargains, especially in the bazaars of Fethiye.

Kusadasi is home to 3 water parks, 2 of them are among the largest in Europe, and you can find other theme parks across Turkey.

Turkey holidays are excellent for exploring the ancient sites that are spread over the Aegean Coast, West Turkey and the Turkish Riviera. Close to Belek, on the Turkish Riviera, are the Roman ruins of Perge and the restored amphitheatre of Aspendos.

Great day trips on Turkey holidays include the ancient sunken city of Kekova, in West Turkey, the city ruins of Ephesus on the Aegean coast, which include Artemis Temple which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Boat tours along the beautiful coastline of Turkey are also plentiful.

Bodrum, on the Aegean Sea, is great for scuba diving with reefs, caverns, tunnels and wrecks. There are many scuba diving schools across Turkey and most resorts offer snorkelling facilities.

Konalki, near Alanya, is a small traditional resort, as is Torba which is on the Aegean Coast, and whilst Bodrum is a lively resort, it offers white washed walls and cobbled streets in the Old Quarter.

Belek, on the Turkish Riviera, has Roman ruins and an amphitheatre, from Olu Deniz you can visit the `ghost town` of Kayakoy, see the ancient rock tombs at Fethiye and Saklikent Gorge, whilst Bodrum offers the spectacular St Peter`s Castle.

From most resorts in Turkey you can try your hand at many water sports.