ANTALYA OVERVIEW

Antalya is set on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, also known asthe Turkish Riviera. This is a beautifully rugged region; in fact, Antalya holidays offer a good selection of well-established beach resorts and many popular excursions if you want to venture further.The Aspendos amphitheatre is a magnificent edifice and still hosts open-air operas, whilst the region of Cappadocia is a little further afield, but the wind-eroded lunar landscapes make this an unforgettable overnight stay excursion. Antalya itself has played host to a number of visitors down the centuries including Alexander the Great, the Romans, the Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans, with each one leaving their mark on the city and region. Founded in the second century BC by King Atalos II, Antalya is now noted for its palm-fringed boulevards, picturesque Roman harbour and narrow winding streets that lead you to the old quarter in Kaleiçi. Flights to Antalya take around 4 hours 15 minutes from the UK, and as the main airport for this region, if you're heading for a Turkey holiday on the Mediterranean coast, then you'll be likely to land here. Resorts near Antalya include Belek, Colakli , Kemer, Lara Beach and Side, all offering superb beach resort facilities and long stretches of golden sands, with a fine selection of significant historical sites not too far away.

WHY GO

Year after year, more and more of us are falling for Turkey in a big way. But take a closer look, and its not hard to see why this vibrant eastern Mediterranean country is fast becoming our best-loved holiday destination. Holidays to Turkey offer a refreshing east-meets-west blend of culture, cuisine and colour – with a climate that's hard to beat, too.

Straddling two continents, and centuries of civilisation, Turkey has more ancient monuments and world heritage sites than even Greece. Yet this is a country firmly looking forward – determined to show that Turkey holidays offer the most tempting range of good value resorts and comfortable, well cared-for accommodation.

All inclusive holidays to Turkey are justifiably popular – the country's made great strides in providing dependable, good value accommodation at every price point. There are swish, boutique hotels rubbing shoulders with rustic apartments – and, everywhere, wonderfully welcoming restaurants and bars serving, for our money, the most exciting cuisine in the Mediterranean.

Essentially, though, Turkey is a land which wears its beauty lightly – yes, you could be spent exploring its ancient sites and striking natural wonders but, unlike other ancient hotspots, in Turkey, history is alive, infectious and all around. And it's outside the Euro-zone, making it easier than ever to enjoy cheap Turkey holidays too.