Best Summer Holiday Destinations in Turkey

Updated: 31.10.2023 09:00:00
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Summer holiday in Turkey is one of the most preferred leisure activities by many foreigners from all around the world. The country used to be a popular attraction for many Europeans and British visitors in the past. These days, Turkey’s reputation even increased more and welcoming visitors from all around the world.

Without a doubt, Turkey is an attracting destination for everyone to spend their summer holiday. Besides its affordable prices, it offers a natural beauty, which will let you feel like you are on a paradise on earth! Moreover, you have plenty of accommodation types that you can choose between!

One of the most notable trend among accommodation types is villa holidays! This industry became so popular that you can find better deals compared to 5-star hotels in any part of the country! Thus, we have compiled some of the best destinations you can prefer for your holiday!

Fethiye

When it comes to summer holiday and villa holidays combination, Fethiye is ranking number one on the charts! This beautiful small Aegean district is famous for its limited accommodation capacity. This will let you enjoy a peaceful holiday without worrying about tourist horde.

In addition to this, Fethiye is located between Muğla, an Aegean city and Antalya, a Mediterranean city. Both cities are two most important tourist destinations in the country and two of them attracts almost 80% of total visitors every year. This means that you will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy during your holiday away from the chaos of large cities.

Moreover, Fethiye is home for numerous popular beauties such as Ölüdeniz, Kabak Valley, Butterfly Valley, Şövalye Adası and many others!

Kalkan

Kalkan is another great Turkish district, which you can consider preferring it for your summer holiday. This beautiful district is located between Kaş and Fethiye, two of the most notable tourist districts in Turkey. Just like Fethiye, Kalkan also has a limited infrastructure so that you will not have to worry about finding your way between thousands of tourists.

Additionally, you will be enjoying the perfect holiday in the nature! You can enjoy the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea by enjoying the perfect green scenery behind! You will also realize how clean the air is in the area.

If you are looking for an escapade from reality and focus on yourself, then Kalkan should be at the top of your list right after Fethiye.

Kaş

We have briefly talked about Kaş in the previous section and this beautiful district is also an amazing destination for a summer holiday. Just like Fethiye and Kalkan, the accommodation infrastructure is quite limited in Kaş too. Therefore, it is a great get away for many local and foreign tourists.

Thanks to its strategic location, you can get to popular Turkish cities such as Muğla or Antalya within hours. In addition to this, you can enjoy plenty of water sports, take long boat tours and discover coves, which you can only visit by sea transportation.

The district is quite developed too. You can find plenty of mid-range and luxury restaurants to enjoy the perfect examples of Turkish, Ottoman and world cuisine.

Ölüdeniz

Ölüdeniz is one of the perfect destinations for a summer holiday for people of all ages! It is a small neighbor located within the borders of Fethiye. The distance between these two areas is only about fifteen minutes by public transportation.

Besides its large and beautiful beach, you can also visit numerous beautiful beaches in the area within less than an hour. Boat tour tourism is highly developed, and you can take half-day, full-day or multiple-day tours to explore the area by sea.

Moreover, you can get to the Ancient Lycian Way, which is more than 500 kilometers and one of the most popular hiking routes in Turkey and the world.

Hisarönü

Hisarönü is one of the hidden yet famous summer holiday destinations in Marmaris. If you would like to spend your holiday in the nature and enjoy your time at the fullest, then you may want to consider preferring Hisarönü.

The area is famous for its clean air, and it is believed that spending a couple of days in the area is a great natural treatment for asthma patients. Once you get to the area, you are going to truly experience what we are talking about.

Just like the previous districts we have shared in this guide, Hisarönü is also famous for its villa holidays. You can find hundreds of amazing alternatives in these areas as a solo traveler or for families! You can visit our homepage to learn more about these opportunities too!