Commanding the Mediterranean from sheer cliffs rising out of the sea and backed by the Bey Mountains, Antalya has one of the most beautiful geographical locations in the world. It is also a vibrant modern city, grown up around a fascinating old inner city full of reminders of the past from Roman times right through of the Ottomans. Antalya was founded by the Pergamum King Attalos II in the 2nd century BC. Legend has it that Attalos instructed his soldiers to find “heaven on earth” and that after a long and tedious search across the world, his men offered the king this city, which he named Attaleia....

Turkey is surrounded by three seas: Mediterranean Sea to the south, Black Sea to the North and Aegean Sea to the west. That means, there are a lot of beautiful beaches to enjoy. Combine this with really affordable airfare and accommodation and you’ve got yourself one crowded country during the peak season. When? The peak season and when the Turkish beaches are at their best is between May and October. The water is still rather cold until June but the prices clearly recommend May as a shoulder season. The beaches are very crowded during July and August. Where? There are a lot of beaches in Turkey...