Rest in Turkey is not only All Inclusive in popular resorts. This country is able to impress even experienced tourists. They made a selection of locations that are not the most popular among Russian travelers, with wide beaches, picturesque nature and historical attractions.
Entrance conditions for the country
Air Communication with Turkey is renewed. Vaccinated tourists (including the “satellite V”), as well as those who have been ill with a certificate of the presence of antibodies can enter the country freely. Those who have not yet passed all the stages of vaccination will have to provide a negative result of the PCR test, made no earlier than three days before arriving in the country.
Sinop
How to get
Airport is located near the city, but there are no direct flights from Russia. You will have to fly with a transplant through Istanbul. The cost of a ticket is from 30,000 rubles* back and forth.
Where to stop
Picked up several options for you:
Hotel 117 – from 5000 rubles* per night per person;
Zinos Hotel – from 4000 rubles* per night per person.
What to see
The SINOP is located on the Boztepe peninsula in the northern part of Turkey and washed by the Black Sea. On three sides, it is surrounded by water, and from the fourth – mountains of Isfindyar. The city stores the ancient masterpieces of oriental architecture-the Castle of the Eski-Tabya, the mosque Ala ad-Din, the Mausoleum Seiite Bilal, Gazi Chelebi, Hatunlar, as well as the famous building of the Byzantine period-the Balatlar Church. Another important attraction is a historical prison. Once she was the abode of the Ottoman Empire, and today she served as the scenery of the series “behind bars”.
The most popular beach for family holidays is Aklim, it is sandy and has a gentle entrance to the water. Also, many tourists are resting on the pebble Aban, but it will not be very convenient with young children here. In addition, you can sunbathe on the city beaches of Karakum, Kumsal and Dyshishman. Among other Sinop locations interesting to visit the Tatlyja National Park, where you can look at the waterfalls, as well as Lake Sarykum.
Kushadasy
How to get
The airports closest to the resort are in Izmir. For an air ticket with a transfer in Istanbul, you will have to give from 25,000 rubles* per person by one and forth. Next, you need to go by public transport or rent a car directly at the airport. Travel time is about one and a half to two hours.
Where to stop
Picked up several options for you:
Derici Hotel – from 4000 rubles* per night per person;
ILAYDA AVANTGARDE HOTEL – from 6000 rubles* per night per person.
What to see
The coast is washed by the Aegean Sea. Among the many picturesque bays for relaxation with children, a long beach with a length of 6 km with small sand and a gentle entrance to the water is best suited. And for those who want to sunbathe to loud music and with bars nearby, a ladies’ beach in the southern part of Kusadas will be a great option.
For long walks and a calm beach holiday, a national park (Milli Park), located 40 km from the city center, is ideal. On the territory of the park there are many equipped beaches with pure water, specially designated places for a picnic and paths laid for walking along shady mountain roads, from which amazing views of all Turkey are opened. From the embankment of Guseelchmly, located near the park, walking and excursion boats leave. Here you can also see the ataturka monument, have lunch in numerous cafes or enjoy the views of the harbor from the observation deck of the Setur shopping center. In the Kushadasi themselves there is a picturesque harbor with 600 seats, the Yokyuz Mehmed mosque, the old city, which goes high to the mountains. You can make your stay even more interesting, having gone to the ancient city of Ephesus, to get to the church of Artemis of Ephesus (one of the seven miracles of the ancient world), and have lunch in the city of Selchuk, known for its fruit wine.
Hyrer
How to get
It is most convenient to fly from Russia with a transplant in Istanbul. The cost of the ticket to the Horde Horde Hand-Gires-from 30,000 rubles* back and forth.
Where to stop
Picked up several options for you:
La Quinta by Wyndham Giresun – from 4000 rubles* per night per person;
Baliktasi City Hotel & Spa – from 6000 rubles* per night per person.
What to see
The city is considered one of the best places to relax on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. It is surrounded by coniferous forests and flowering gardens, there are practically no high -altitude buildings, so the territory is considered environmentally friendly. Most of the beaches here are pebble, but very wide. Giresunsky, Emniet and Tabya are popular with vacationers – all near the center.
About one and a half kilometers from the city is the island of the same name, where the ruins of ancient structures were discovered during the excavations. Every year, in May, an international festival of AKSU dedicated to culture and local ethnic rituals is held here. For walking, the Zeytinlik area is perfect, where you can see houses in a traditional city style, and nearby there is a beautiful Gothic building of the former Catholic Church of the 18th century, where the children’s library operates today. The main attraction of the resort is the Guires Fortress with fragments of bas -reliefs. On its territory, it is also worth examining the grave of the hero of the folk resistance of Osman Aga.
Fethih
How to get
It is necessary to fly to Dalaman. The cost of a ticket for a direct flight from Moscow is back and forth-from 16,000 rubles*. From the airport to the resort by bus or taxi you will get in about an hour.
Where to stop
Picked up several options for you:
Marina Boutique Hotel – from 7000 rubles* per night per person;
Serti̇l Royal Forest Hotel – from 4000 rubles* per night per person.
What to see
Fethih is ideal for tourists who prefer a calm, quiet vacation surrounded by beautiful nature. The best place for swimming is a turtle island, which is a wide sandy strip that goes far into the sea. Karatash is also popular-a sand and gale beach with a length of about two kilometers.
Fans of attractions will also like it here. Near the resort, you can inspect the ancient ruins of the cities of Tlos and Xanf, as well as the tomb of Amintos and the ancient theater. In addition, on the slope of the Lycian mountains, a medieval knightly castle has been preserved, which looks effectively as if soaring over the bay. If you still want noisy entertainment and dances, keep your way to the Jalis area.
Princess Islands
How to get
From Moscow, you must fly to Istanbul. Tickets – from 12,000 rubles* in both directions. From the city to the archipelago, you can get by ferry.
Where to stop
Picked up several options for you:
IBIS Istanbul Tuzla Hotel – from 3300 rubles* per night per person;
The Suadiye Residence – from 6400 rubles* per night per person.
What to see
The largest island is Buyukada. For walking, the areas of the Nizam and Maden are best suited – there are luxurious mansions, there are bicycle and pedestrian paths. An interesting attraction is Trotsky’s house, where a revolutionary lived in the 1930s of the last century.
Saw on one of the four sandy beaches – Princess, Nakibey, Yero Ali or Kumsale. All of them are equipped with sunbeds, changing cabins and suitable for relaxation with children. From Buyukada you can make an excursion to the second largest and the most green island of Hibeliad, which is famous for the monastery of Dunya and picturesque beaches. Heybeliada ada Beach in a pine bay is particularly popular. The entrance is paid – from 10 lire.
And if the classic sea vacation gets bored, you can always return to Istanbul and continue your vacation in this interesting city in Turkey.
*Prices are valid at the time of publication
