Fethiye

FETHIYE The road to Fethiye winds up and down hills through a heavily forested region that offers occasional glimpses of the sea and an islet or two basking in total seclusion. The Gulf of Gocek and its friendly marina is one of the Mediterranean’s best sailing spots. Dotted with islands and indented with many coves, […]

Caunos (Koycegiz)

Caunos (Koycegiz) The town of Koycegiz lies at the northern end of a lake of the same name and is joined to the Mediterranean by a natural channel. This unique environment is being preserved as a nature and wildlife sanctuary. A road shaded with aromatic frankincense trees leads to the tiny village of Dalyan on […]

Datça Peninsula

Datça Peninsula The Datca Peninsula provides a natural boundary between the Aegean Sea, the Gulf of Gokova to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Hisarönü to the south. Along all the 75 km from Marmaris to Datca, the road winds among trees and hills, permitting lovely views over the expanse of blue. […]

Marmaris

Marmaris Situated on a bay, backed by rugged pine-clad mountains, Marmaris is one of the most attractive maritime parklands, for all water sports and sailing. It makes an excellent starting point for the “Blue Voyage” tour of the Aegean coastline. In May, the Marmaris Yacht Charter Show provides an opportunity to meet the yachts’ captains […]

Bodrum

BODRUM An impressive medieval castle built by the Knights of Rhodes guards the entrance to Bodrum’s dazzling blue bay, in which the Aegean and the Mediterranean Seas meet. The town’s charm is well-known, attracting a diverse population of vacationers who stroll along its long palm-lined waterfront, while elegant yachts crowd the marina. Not far from […]

Mugla

Mugla The province of Mugla includes the famous holiday cities of Bodrum, Marmaris, Datca, Koycegiz and Fethiye. Beautiful resorts, comfortable hotels and motels, cozy guest houses, impressive ruins of past civilizations and magnificent landscapes offer holiday makers plenty of choice. Mugla, the province’s capital, lies inland and is known for its traditional architecture. In the […]

Denizli

Denizli Nestled against high mountains near the Buyuk Menderes (Meander) River is Denizli. Surrounded by the natural beauty of a verdant valley, the area is also rich in culture and history. The Luvians were the first inhabitants, followed centuries later by the Hittites. Throughout centuries, the fertile plain nourished other civilizations: The Phrygians, Lydians, Persians, […]

Didyma

Didyma The Apollo Temple of Didyma, located within the boundaries of the village of Yeni Hisar in the Söke district of the province of Aydin, was known as a sanctuary and seat of an oracle attached to Miletus. Recent excavations revealed remains which showed that Didyma was not only a seat of an oracle but […]

Priene

Priene The historical town of Priene is located near the village of Güllübahçe, 16 kms from Söke. This town, a member of the Ionian Confederation, especially prospered during the Hellenistic period. The beautiful houses, public buildings and temples are the most important parts of this ancient city. The city walls surrounding Priene were 2 meters […]

Miletus

Miletus Miletus is near the village of Balat, 42 kms from Söke, a county of the province Aydin. This place initially was founded during the 2nd millenium B.C. on the coast of the Latmic Gulf ( now Lake Bafa ). The town became one of the most important of the twelve cities bordering the Aegean […]