Turquoise Coast Turkey

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The Turquoise Coast in Turkey stretches almost 1,000 miles along the country’s southwest Mediterranean coast from approximately Antalya in the south to Izmir in the north. Its combination of balmy Mediterranean climate, superb sparkling Turquoise Coast beaches bordering crystal clear azure waters, as many of the most beautiful photos of the country of Turkey show, against the scenic backdrop of the Taurus Mountains, and priceless ancient archeological sites makes it one of the premier resorts in the world. Because of its beauty and strategic location, it has always been important in the history of Turkey, Italy, Greece, and even as far as Egypt. Marc Antony thought it was so beautiful that he gifted it to his beloved Cleopatra as a wedding present, and they made their home here for a year. Empires from the Lycian and Ottoman to Venetians and Crusaders have conquered and occupied it over the course of history. 

Some areas of the Turquoise Coast have mountains that drop steeply right down to the sea, as is true of Antalya, which sits on cliffs and where the lower Duden Waterfall plunges dramatically down to Lara Beach. In other places, enough sediment has been deposited by the rivers that the beaches are backed by fertile agricultural plains, as is true of the alluvial plain around Adana. One of the most popular things to do on vacations to the Turquoise Coast is to go sailing, visiting the beaches and offshore islands, including the nearby islands of Greece. Often the ships available for charter are traditional Turkish gulets, These are beautiful luxury sailing ships that can accommodate as few as two passengers or up to as many as 25. Most charter gulets that cruise along the Turquoise Coast in Turkey will take between ten and twelve passengers. This is perhaps the best way to explore the Turquoise Coast and its ancient cities, picturesque harbors, and secluded inlets, coves, and lagoons. You can book a simple day cruise, or hop onboard for up to a week or two.