Experience the magical atmosphere of Cappadocia in summer!
While Cappadocia is a wonderful place to visit in any season, the area draws more visitors in the spring. But summer in Cappadocia is also enchanting, featuring warm, sunny days, and cool, breezy evenings, as well as a leisurely ambiance.
On the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985, the area offers numerous activities, from walking tours to balloon rides, and from cultural events to camping amid otherworldly landscapes.
To discover more about summertime in Cappadocia, click here.
#Donttellanyone: Antalya’s secluded paradises for a quiet summer getaway
Antalya has a well-deserved reputation as a tourism destination, thanks to the area’s amazing nature and history and it is among the first places if one wants to spend a holiday. But even in Antalya, there are locales that are off the beaten track: Our route starts in Wisdom Valley and continues to Kekova, with its sunken city. Then, we head to the Çığlıkara Forest, famous for its two-thousand-year-old Lebanese cedars. After a break along the shore of Sazak Bay, we explore Oymapınar Lake and the trekking routes around it. We conclude the route with a visit to Phaselis Ancient City and Phaselis Bay!
Read the blog: #Donttellanyone: Hidden paradises of Antalya for a quiet summer vacation
5 Unforgettable, enchantingly beautiful Mediterranean beaches
Türkiye is undoubtedly a paradise for summer holidays and its Mediterranean coast is the country’s summertime capital, featuring kilometers of long sandy beaches overlooking turquoise waters.
In addition to being one of the area’s longest beaches, Patara Beach is also close to the ancient city of Patara. Kaputaş Beach, perhaps the most photographed beach in Türkiye, has waters cooled by underground springs flowing from the mountains. Iztuzu Beach, selected as the best open area in Europe by The Times in 2008, is a habitat for the Caretta sea turtles. The cleanliness and clarity of Cleopatra Beach, which offers numerous water sports options, is legendary. Fethiye’s wide, sandy Belcekiz Beach, the apple of the eye of Ölüdeniz, hosts thousands of summer visitors every year.
For more information about the Mediterranean coast’s most beautiful beaches, click here.
İzmir’s fascinating beaches
One of Türkiye’s largest metropolises, İzmir is known as the pearl of the Aegean Sea. The city’s advantageous location has hosted settlements for millennia, including but not limited to the Ionians, Romans, Persians and Ottomans. Even on Izmir’s beaches, the traces of these civilizations linger and the city is always among the popular destinations for summer holidays.
If you haven’t yet experienced İzmir’s beaches, check out fascinating İzmir beaches for beginners and discover the area’s most beautiful beaches from Çeşme to Alaçatı, and from Urla to Dikili.
Sea-Sand-Sun: Bodrum’s beaches and bays
When it comes to summer holidays, for many Bodrum is the first destination that comes to mind because Bodrum has something for everyone: secluded, tranquil coves; lively beaches and entertainment venues; quaint villages…and more. As well as inspiring poetry, songs and novels over the years, Bodrum’s wide-ranging appeal also draws a diverse collection of summer visitors to the area.
If you’re curious about the beaches and coves that are easily accessible from the tangerine-scented streets of Bodrum, click on Sea-Sand-Sun: Bodrum beaches and bays.
From the seaside: A 5-day Aegean route
The summer of 2024 might just be the perfect time for a whirlwind tour of the Aegean coast.
We started the route with an exploration of the history, nature and cuisine of Assos, a summer destination preferred by many – the next stop is the Kaz Mountains. After revitalizing in the peaceful Kazdağı National Park, we visit Ayvalık, with its historical houses and streets, wonderful views, and cycling and walking routes. The next day, we head to Izmir to discover its famed street food, as well as its beaches, bays, and ancient cities.
The last day of the tour is reserved for Bodrum, the capital of purple flowers.
For more details of the 5-day Aegean route, click here.
Summer vacation in Phuket, paradise on earth
While Phuket is not in Türkiye, we love the island so much that we’ve included it as one of our great summer destinations. This paradise in Thailand hosts an average of 10 million tourists every year and is considered one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations in the world. From pristine seas and golden beaches to museums and history, from hiking and trekking to dining, shopping and entertainment, Phuket offers a wide array of attractions.
Read the blog: Summer vacation in Phuket, paradise on earth.
Plan your trip by visiting our hotel reservation page and stay in one of Phuket’s fabulous hotels.
