Friday, August 21, 2009
FETHİYE is well sited for access to some of the region’s ancient sites, many of which date from the time when this area was the independent kingdom of Lycia. The best beaches, around the Ölüdeniz lagoon, are now much too crowded for comfort, but Fethiye is still a real market town and has been able [...]
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Now one of the Mediterranean coast’s major resorts, ALANYA is a booming place that has fortunately managed to hold on to much of its character. It’s much less crowded than Sıde, even in midsummer. Most of the old town lies on the great rocky promontory that juts out into the sea, the bulk of [...]
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Antalya, Turkey Information by Rough Guides
ANTALYA is blessed with an ideal climate and a stunning setting. Despite the grim appearance of its concrete sprawl, it’s an agreeable place, although the main area of interest for visitors is confined to the relatively small old quarter; its beaches don’t rate much consideration. The city also makes [...]