Turkey Holiday Packages – Beach Round-up

If you are new to Turkey holiday packages, you may not quite realise just how many amazing beaches there are.  I thought it might be an idea to put together a page on my favourites as this is something that is often requested.  So – here it is!

Patara

Turkey holiday packages - Patara beach, by flickr.com user: jries

You will find Patara about 47 miles south of a town called Fethiye.  It’s a real Goliath among beaches, stretching an incredible 32 kilometres along this part of the coast.  As you can imagine, a beach this long is never crowded!  The beach is sandy, and very clean.  A unique feature of this beach is that it is backed by the site of the ancient town of Patara – protected archaeological ground that can never be built upon.  If you fancy a walk while the rest of the family is splashing around in the sea, you can always explore the ruins.  If you visit Patara beach during your package holiday to Turkey, be sure to bring adequate protection against the sun, because there is no natural shelter here.  Something else to be very aware of is that this beach is a protected nesting ground for sea turtles.  If you come here, please be respectful of the nesting areas – people who cannot do this really must choose another beach and give the turtles a chance of survival.

Olu Deniz

Often claimed to be the most beautiful beach that Turkey holiday packages can offer, Olu Deniz is certainly a real gem.  It does get rather busy in

Turkey holiday packages - Oludeniz beach, by flickr.com user: meemal

the summer, but there are other coves within easy walking distance that offer more tranquillity if that is what you are looking for.  As for the main beach, it is well equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas, showers and toilets.  You will also find a good choice of water sports including such adventurous activities as paragliding.  Rather you than me.  Uniquely, at the back of Olu Deniz beach is a natural “blue lagoon” – a very special place that is sheltered from the waves of the sea and therefore very safe and pleasant for swimming.  The water is beautifully clear too, so get that snorkel ready!  The lagoon is part of the National Park and there is a small charge to get in, I can’t remember how much, but it isn’t a lot.

Turkey holiday packages - Olympos beach, by flickr.com user: nesebaltaciyahoocouk

Olimpos

This beach is a cracker if you love to get away from it all in scenic surroundings.  Personally, it reminds me of some of the beaches of Skiathos in Greece – but if you have never been there either that won’t help, so let me try harder..  Olimpos, also spelt Olympos, is on the Mediterranean coast, 50 miles south of the town of Antalya.  From the main highway you take the turning for Olimpos or Cirali – they are two neighbouring hamlets that share this fabulous beach, and you will often hear the same beach referred to by both names.  The beach is unspoilt – blue sea, golden-white sand and pine-clad slopes all around – beautiful!  A Turkish holiday for me would not be complete without a visit here.  It’s in reach of Antalya and other resorts that act as a base for Turkey holiday packages, and is a very popular beach yet retains all of its charm and natural beauty.

These are but three of the many beaches on offer and I realise that many people who book a Turkish holiday will be nowhere near these places.  Therefore, in time I will add more information on other beaches, so please check back soon.

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