Despite the fact that the country has various resort areas (Black, Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara coast), the weather conditions in each of them are almost the same, and the active holiday season in Turkey falls on April-October.
Tourist season in Turkey
What are the features of a holiday in Turkish resorts, depending on the season?
- March-April: a beach holiday at this time is unlikely to succeed because of the cool water (+ 14-16 degrees). But these months can be safely devoted to relaxing in Turkish ski resorts, all kinds of excursions, attending cultural events and undergoing health treatments.
- May: the water in the sea is cool, but this month all hotels, clubs and other entertainment and entertainment establishments are ready to receive their first guests.
- June, July, August: These months are ideal for enjoying the sun, sea and nature.
- September: This month is ideal for those who cannot stand the sweltering heat and love to swim in the warm sea.
- October: This month is almost the same weather as in May, but rains are not uncommon.
Beach season in Turkey
In the summer, you should definitely spend time on the beach. But if you are not a fan of heat, then in July and August it is advisable to relax on the Aegean coast - here, in Dalaman, Bodrum, Fethiye and Kusadasi, the heat is tolerated much easier than in other Turkish resorts.
On the beaches of the Mediterranean you can swim for 6 months a year. So, in Alanya you will find beaches with yellowish sand, in Side - with white sand, and Kemer will delight you with extensive beaches, both pebble and sandy, and mixed.
The coast of the Aegean Sea is characterized by the presence of steep slopes to the sea (if you wish, you can also find gentle, sandy beaches here): at your service are the pebble beaches of Fethiye, active rest in Bodrum (surfing, diving).
Diving
Diving in Turkey is an opportunity to dive into man-made shipwrecks (the diving season starts at the end of April and ends in October).
Any tourist who has an international certificate, as well as those who undergo training to obtain it in the country, can go diving.
For diving, it is advisable to choose places located in Izmir, Bodrum, Canakkale, Fethiye, Marmaris. So, exploring the underwater world on the island of Ora (near Bodrum), you will meet on your way a 100-meter sheer wall and underwater caves, and in the sea waters near the islands of Kecek and Kargy there are ancient ruins.
Rafting
If you are a fan of rafting, then for this purpose you should go to the river. Dalaman (April-October), p. Chorokh (May, July), b. Kepryuchay (April-October).
Turkey is a first-class beach vacation, quality service, ancient cities, snow-capped mountains with breathtaking landscapes, reasonable prices.
Updated: 2020.02.
