Turkish Riviera Guide
Straight answers for seven popular resort areas: how to get there, where to stay, what to see and where to go for a day.
Getting to BodrumMost visitors arrive at Milas-Bodrum Airport. Here is what to expect on the way to your hotel.Where to Stay in BodrumThe Bodrum peninsula has very different bases. Pick by mood, not only by hotel.Things to Do in BodrumA short list of the sights that make most visitors' plans.Day Trips from BodrumBodrum is a good base for boats, islands and the peninsula itself.Getting to MarmarisMarmaris is served by Dalaman Airport. Here is the route and the main choices.Where to Stay in MarmarisMarmaris sits on a large bay surrounded by pine hills, with several different bases.Things to Do in MarmarisA lively resort town built around a big natural bay.Day Trips from MarmarisBoats, rivers and ancient sites within reach of Marmaris.Getting to Fethiye and ÖlüdenizDalaman is the airport for Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Göcek and Dalyan.Where to Stay in Fethiye and ÖlüdenizFethiye is a working town with a harbour; Ölüdeniz is the beach resort.Things to Do in Fethiye and ÖlüdenizBeach, mountain and canyon within a short drive.Day Trips from FethiyeSeveral ancient sites and natural areas are an easy drive away.Getting to AlanyaAlanya has its own small airport, but many visitors arrive via Antalya.Where to Stay in AlanyaAlanya stretches along the coast, so the district you pick matters.Things to Do in AlanyaA compact list of what most visitors see.Day Trips from AlanyaAlanya works as a base for boats, ruins and the coast.Getting to SideSide is one of the easier resort areas to reach from Antalya Airport.Where to Stay in SideSide is a modern town built among Roman and Byzantine ruins.Things to Do in SideCompact, walkable and full of ruins.Day Trips from SideAncient sites, river trips and canyon adventures are all in reach.Getting to KaşKaş is a small, remote-feeling Lycian coast town; the journey is part of the trip.Where to Stay in KaşThe Kaş coast is about 90 km long with several different bases.Things to Do in KaşSmall, scenic and active.Day Trips from KaşBoats, beaches and ancient sites around the Lycian coast.Getting to KuşadasıKuşadası is reached through Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.Where to Stay in KuşadasıOne of the busiest beach resorts in Turkey.Things to Do in KuşadasıBeaches in town, a world-famous ancient city nearby.Day Trips from KuşadasıGreece by sea, ancient sites by road.