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Aerial view of a Turkish Riviera coastal town with marina, turquoise Mediterranean waters, hillside homes, and rugged mountain backdrop under clear blue skies.

Turkish Riviera holidays give you sun, history and great value.

A Riviera of beaches, ruins and resorts 

The Turkish Riviera is Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline – a long, sun-soaked sweep where ancient ruins sit beside budget-friendly All Inclusive resorts. It’s easy to reach from the UK, with direct flights of around four hours. Antalya acts as the main gateway for most travellers. The region stretches from Lara Beach’s resort tip to characterful Side and wallet-friendly Alanya, offering warm seas, historic sights and excellent holiday value.  

From Roman theatres to coastal waterfalls 

Kaleiçi in Antalya offers the best free historical activities in the Riviera. Hadrian’s Gate, a 130AD Roman harbour and the iconic Yivli Minaret make a fantastic day trip. Aspendos, around 47km away, is home to one of the world’s best-preserved Roman theatres and is still used for concerts today. Meanwhile, Side, 35km from Aspendos, delivers sunset views at the Temple of Apollo. It's one of the most popular spots for sunset photos in Turkey. Alternatively, for nature-lovers, the dramatic Lower Düden Waterfall drops 40m into the sea, with a free clifftop viewpoint perfect for photos.  

The Riviera’s best beaches 

Holidays here aren’t complete without a trip to some of the best beaches on the Turkish Riviera. Konyaalti is a long pebble beach with free access, framed by the dramatic backdrop of the Taurus Mountains. On the other side of Antalya, Lara Beach offers fine golden sand, warm shallows and a long, free public stretch that's ideal for first-timers, with the city's popular resort strip lying just behind it. In Alanya, Cleopatra Beach is known for its clear water and easy swimming conditions. According to local legend, this stretch of coast was gifted to the Egyptian queen Cleopatra by her lover Anthony.  

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Turkish Riviera FAQs

The best time to visit the Turkish Riviera is May to June and September to October for warm Mediterranean weather, calmer beaches and clearer seas. July to August is the hottest, but also the busiest. Spring and autumn give you the best balance of value, weather and price.  

Turkey’s Riviera offers good value for money, especially at larger All Inclusive resorts with comprehensive facilities and competitive pricing compared to Greece and Spain.  

Alanya holidays​ are popular, despite requiring a two-hour drive from the airport. It’s the farthest Turkish Riviera holiday destination from the airport but offers some of the best-value All Inclusive resorts.

Yes, the Riviera is very family-friendly, especially for package holidays in Antalya, Lara Beach, Side and Alanya. Resorts offer kids’ clubs, waterparks, calm beaches, and All Inclusive dining.  

Antalya is a big city with a mix of resorts. It’s best for convenient trips, museums, nightlife and easy airport transfers. Side is the most characterful of the three areas, with ancient ruins in town and sandy beaches on both sides. Alanya is the best value of the Turkish Riviera, as a lively beach town with a longer airport transfer and access to the much-loved Cleopatra Beach.

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