The small resort of Tekirova is located in the Antalya region of Turkey. This quiet beach resort is set in beautiful pine forests with a backdrop of the dramatic Taurus Mountain range. Terikova’s unspoilt stretch of coastline has amazing sandy beaches and small secluded coves just waiting

Tekirova

to be explored. The resort offers a wide range of accommodation including luxury hotels, budget hotels and plenty of self-catering apartments. Most of the larger hotels offer family entertainment, children’s clubs, sports facilities and some have their own private beach. Even the budget hotels offer plenty of family entertainment and activities.

Tekirova appeals to families and couples looking for relaxing beach holiday packages to Turkey. The main focuses here are the beautiful Mediterranean beaches and the local tavernas which add a touch of romance to this attractive resort. The Blue Flag sand and pebble beaches in Tekirova are lapped by the warm Mediterranean Sea and are all close to either small quiet or bustling towns giving visitors plenty of choice.

The Antalya region has an excellent reputation for diving in Turkey. All of the best hotels in the area offer diving courses along with the many dive centres which offer good professional instruction for beginners as well as cave, wreck and night dives for more experienced divers. Many divers come to the area to explore the Adrasan Caves. The area also offers a variety of water sports

Turkish Gulet

including snorkelling, windsurfing, kite-surfing, water-skiing, sailing, canoeing and river rafting. Explore the amazing Antalya coastline on a traditional Turkish gulet which can be chartered from Tekirova.

Away from the beach there are lots of opportunities for walking, hiking and horse riding. The best time for walkers and hikers to visit is in the spring and early autumn when the spectacular scenery in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains glows in the Turkish sunshine and there are plenty of cheap travel deals to Turkey on offer. Mount Olympus rises behind Tekirova and is great for wandering through the sweet smelling pine forests and orange and lemon groves. Mount Olympus is one of the best known sites of the ancient world and has a beautifully preserved marble village which is worthy of a visit on your holidays to Tekirova. A great day out for all the family is a visit to the Ekopark. This ecological natural park is home to crocodiles from the Amazon and a collection of rare animals, reptiles, fish, spiders, plants and cacti. Other places to visit are the Roman ruins at Phaselis and the ruins of a half-

Simena

submerged castle and amphitheatre at Simena.

If you wish to experience a livelier more upbeat resort, neighbouring Kemer is just a short bus or taxi ride from Tekirova or visit the regions capital Antalya.

The green pine forests of Tekirova offer welcome shade during the summer months when temperatures can reach as high as 35C. However, average summer temperatures are around 25C with very little rainfall. Most of the regions rain falls between December and January.

Kemer is located 25 miles from the lively city of Antalya in the Antalya region of Turkey. Found on the Caspian Sea, Kemer has a perfect setting with the pine-clad Taurus Mountains on one side of the town and long stretches of glorious sandy beaches on the other side. Popular with families and couples Kemer offers quality holidays which centre around an ideal family beach, a marina and a town with plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. How can anyone fail to enjoy a relaxing holiday in a resort with wonderful scenic surroundings, a mountain backdrop and amazing views of the Caspian Sea?

Kemer

Kemer offers all types of holiday accommodation to suit all budgets, including luxury five star hotels, economy three star hotels and self-catering apartments. Due to popular demand many of the hotels are now offering all-inclusive holidays and some of the luxury hotels are offering spa holiday facilities. Turkey is very child-friendly with many of the hotels offering kids clubs and entertainment. The cheap hotels in the centre of Kemer offer are the best places to go if you are looking for lively nightlife. For quieter evenings visitors can enjoy a quiet meal at a traditional taverna or at one of the top quality restaurants in the town. Don’t forget to sample some of the excellent locally caught fish.

Most of the beaches in Kemer are quiet and unspoilt, perfect for relaxing in the sunshine that the resort enjoys on more than 300 days a year. The beaches have crystal clear calm warm waters which are perfect for families.

Holidays to Kemer are not just about relaxing on the beautiful beaches. There are plenty of activities to enjoy including river rafting, scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, water-skiing and exploring the surrounding mountains. Spring and autumn are the best times for activity holidays as the temperature of both the sea and the air remain around 20C and the cool breeze makes the activities more enjoyable.  

Kemer makes an ideal base for exploring the seaside resorts, beautiful beaches and ancient sites along the coastline. Steeped in history, there are

Olimpos

 plenty of places to visit on your direct holidays to Kemer including the city of Antalya, the coastal town of Olimpos, the ancient cities of Side and Perge, Phaselis which was once a port city with three harbours and Kemer’s neighbouring village Camuyya. Other places of interest worthy of a visit are Hadrian’s Gate, the public baths and the agora. If you wish to travel a bit further afield there are Antalya’s famous natural landmarks the Beldibi Caves and the canyon at Goynuk.

Kemer enjoys a long beach holiday season due to its excellent sunny Mediterranean climate. The hotels in Kemer offer cheap holiday deals even in the peak summer season. The hot dry summers see temperatures reaching 30C and sea temperatures around 20C.