Beach holiday in Turkey 2019 – where is the best? Prices, reviews all inclusive

Guess the riddle: a beach holiday, cheap, all inclusive – what kind of a country? The riddle is simple, and the answer is Turkey beloved by Russians.

Where better to relax in Turkey, how to look for last minute tours and how much all this costs – we will briefly and informatively go over the most popular questions, but leave links to more detailed articles.

Content

1. Season in Turkey
2. Summer | Autumn | Winter | Spring
3. Prices for tours – fortune, new hotels
4. How much money to take?
5. Turkey resorts – which one to choose?
6. Holidays with children – much better?
7. Rating of tour operators
8. Reviews – pros and cons

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Weather and season in Turkey: when is it better to go?

Resort Turkey is located in the subtropical zone. Mediterranean climate, thanks to which summer is wet and It is hot and winter is relatively warm and rainy. All known resorts lie in two climatic regions: the Aegean and Mediterranean, and washed by the same seas.

When to go on vacation? In general, the holiday season in Turkey lasts from mid-May to mid-October (although the Mediterranean the coast is the place where it is warm in November). Of course you can go before, and later, but it is likely that they will not work restaurants, pools and animations, and the weather let you down.

And it’s best to rest in June and from the second half of September to the second half of October: prices for tours are much lower, people so much and without insane heat.

Weather in season (average temperatures, ° C)

The most detailed text: Weather and season in Turkey >>

Summer

In June, beach holidays in Turkey are gaining momentum, but in the first half of the month is still relatively calm and tolerant of the weather. Keep in mind that swimming in the Aegean Sea is cool.

July and August have a peak season on all coasts. The air heats up during the day to fainting + 40 ° C, prices and quantity tourists also going wild. Based on the weather, it is difficult to name resorts in Turkey, where it is better to spend this period. For completeness pictures read our impressions about the rest in Side?

More details? Наш обзор Турции летом >>

In late August, the temperature drops slightly, the evening stuffiness becoming more portable.

Autumn

September-October is the velvet season. Air and water in the fall still well warmed up to + 25 ° C … + 27 ° C, but sometimes it rains, which become frequent in the second half of October.

We took a tour in October, and it was the best holiday on the beach: warm sea, moderately hot in the afternoon and cool in the evening – from August do not compare. However, the resorts of the Aegean coast colder.

November in Turkey to the beach holiday is not to say that it has: the weather deteriorates, the sun is less, the water temperature is only + 21 ° C … + 23 ° C, air – a little higher. However, people are going and not complaining and even bathes!

Winter

This time of the year has the highest rainfall. Active tourists rest in Turkey in the winter is not suitable, but enjoy Those who are ready to porlaksirovat in 5 * hotels at a super low price. If you are driving in winter, do not forget warm clothes, waterproof shoes and umbrella.

December in southern Turkey is still more or less from + 13 ° C … + 17 ° C, January – cool from + 11 ° C… + 15 ° C, and February – the most severe and deserted month with maximum + 14 ° C.

Spring

March is the time when the number of tourists gradually increases in spite of the fact that the water is cold and the sea is stormy (those same hotels You can still grab a cheap). Air temperature + 15 … + 17 ° C.

April begins to delight the sun and rapidly warming to + 19 ° C by air. Some daredevils even enter the water. And here is May – already the beginning of the travel season: temperature + 23 ° C … + 25 ° C. People at the same time a little, and you can not run in the morning to occupy a chaise longue with a towel?

Holidays in Turkey, all inclusive – prices for tours

How much are tours in 2019? Depends on many factors: star hotel, distance from the beach (hotels on 1 line more expensive hotels on 2 lines), “age” of the hotel, for how many days the permit (for 10 days is slightly more expensive than 7!) and price category resort in general.

See offers from all tour operators at online aggregators:

• Travelata
• Level.Travel
• Onlinetours

This is convenient because services show all tours available on given numbers – from cheap to expensive, plus allow compare price tags and immediately catch burning options as soon as they “thrown” on the market.

Promo code from Travelata for 2000 rubles! AFT2000howtrip – coupon for tours to Turkey from 100,000

In the table we give the starting price of the voucher for two (given: package holiday in Turkey with a flight from Moscow for a week) by different star hotels.

Prices for holidays in Turkey in 2019 for all inclusive, in rubles:

By the way, Turkey is known for its “fortune” – a separate category. tours, when a tourist does not know what hotel he will be settled in, right before arrival at the airport. Compensation for the understatement – a few thousand rubles from the price of the most budget “specific” voucher!

And what’s new? Turkey hotels open in 2019 году >>

Prices in Turkey

As for the cost to eat-have fun, tourists say which is relatively cheap in Alanya and Antalya, the average price category – Kemer, Marmaris, Side, expensive resorts – Belek and Bodrum.

Sample prices for holidays in Turkey:

Prices – 2019: How much money do you need in Turkey? >>

Resorts in Turkey – where better to relax?

There is a place for a desperate party-goer and a family man with a child, and students, and wealthy people. So to speak, universal resorts are Antalya, Alanya, Kemer. Youth will be delighted with Bodrum and Marmaris. And with children it is better to go to Belek and Side.

Where better to go to Turkey?

• Side

  It may seem quiet and boring, therefore it is preferable for families and older generation. And if you like antiquity and different kind of antiquity, Side is perfect.

  In the historic center, tourists examine the ruins of ancient buildings and the ancient Greek city. Worth a walk for good preserved amphitheater and check its acoustic properties. we with my girlfriend were surprised when she, standing upstairs, something said, and I heard below. Entrance to the theater – $ 3.

  The beaches of Side are long and sandy, divided into east and west. Both are clean, western is safer, with a gentle approach. Of the minuses of Side is not enough entertainment for young people.

  Side for a week tour will cost from 50 000 rubles for two >>

  Were in Side in May and recorded full review about our rest there

  Alanya

  Quite a big city with almost 300 thousand local people. One of the most popular and budget resorts, pleasing weather and by sea the longest Turkish regions. Located from the airport not close: will have to go 1.5-3 hours.

  In Alanya, wide sandy beaches with a gentle sunset, but the sea sometimes stormy. It will be hard for those who swim badly: waves + stone slabs (on some beaches) = pontoon. The coast is divided Cape in two parts, the most famous and beautiful beach – Cleopatra. The entrance here is sharp, so with children it’s worth choosing another place for example, the village Incekum, where shallow, clean and shallow sand.

  A beautiful place with a stunning view of the city from sunset – the fortress of Alanya. She looks spectacular in the evening when lights come on. Another attraction – Red Kyzyl Kule tower with a small ethnographic museum inside.

  Holidays in Turkey in 2019 will be cheaper in Alanya – тур на 7 дней на двоих:от 45 000 рублей >>

  Belek

  Dear family resort, all in needles and eucalyptus forests, started to develop a little over 30 years ago. Here now there are excellent 4 * and 5 * hotels with sandy beaches, ideal Suitable for holidays with children.

  Excursions – weight, as in the direction of Antalya to the waterfall Kursunlu, the ruins of Aspendos, and towards Side on the Green Canyon and walled city on the hill of Seleukia. And, probably, the main Landmark Belek – The Land of Amusement Park Legends.

  Stay for two adults for a week in Belek – from 60 000 рублей >>

  Kemer

  The most green and wet resort on the Mediterranean coast. The peculiarity of its climate is that heat spreads more slowly. because of the relief, and consider Kemer for a beach holiday is better with second half of june.

  Как мы ездили в Кемер >>

  From the interesting in Kemer: dinosaur park in the village of Goynuk (entrance $ 40) and a cable car ride to Mount Tahtali (price for lift $ 37.5 per adult and $ 19 per child). You can go to Moonlight Park (free admission), where there are cafes, clubs, water park, dolphinarium, playgrounds. And in the city is beautiful embankment.

  Pebble beaches are what make Kemer not the best choice for holidays with children. According to reviews, they are “cramped and too small.” But so if you are relaxing here with your child, go to the moonlight beach.

  Kemer for 7 nights in 2019 costs from 47,000 rubles for two >>

  Marmaris

  Youth resort with a picturesque hilly landscape and not sinking nightlife.

  The city itself is very lively, modern, with a port and a fortress. From here you can get to the Turkish natural wonder Pamukkale and visit the ancient theater of Hierapolis, by ferry to get to Greek island of Rhodes (a one-time visa is purchased on site). Young people will appreciate the street bars, where they dance the night away, moving from club to the club. You can easily find someone to practice with. English: the resort is considered European.

  The beaches of Marmaris – narrow pebble with a gentle sunset, the sea calm. The most famous is Nirvana Beach. There are three water parks. The swimming season is shorter than on the Antalya coast.

  You can spend a week in Marmaris by the sea from 50,000 rubles per 2 человек >>

  Bodrum

  The climate is reminiscent of Marmaris, but a little cooler. This city – neighbor of the Greek island of Kos – more like Greece with blue and white houses on the hills. Bodrum is recommended for those who prefers diving to a lazy beach holiday, loves parties in clubs and not constrained in finances (remember that the main category tourists – Europeans). Hotels are focused on the outskirts, and prices higher than in marmaris.

  Bodrum can not be called family, but if you are a miracle Were here with the children, you can have fun in the water park at the hotel Cactus ($ 20 – per adult, $ 17 – per child).

  From Bodrum and Marmaris really swim to explore the island Greece, even without a Schengen. On-site you can arrange short-term € 35 visa on their own and € 65 in a street agency.

  Rest for 7 days in Bodrum for two costs from 67 000 rubles >>

  Antalya

  The capital of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, located in 12 km from the airport. Good for its off-site life, promenades and scale.

  Recommended to see all the sights of the country in the park miniatures in the open air minicity. 1:25 scale presented Aspendos ancient theater, Ataturk’s mausoleum, Cappadocian valleys. Admission is $ 1.5. The inhabitants of the seas can be seen in the local aquarium. There are underwater shows, concerts, exhibitions, feeding fish.

  Beach resort sand and pebble. The most popular beach is Konyaaltı. Its 10 km long and 50 m wide and good infrastructure attracts many tourists. However the best considered the coast of the village of Lara, covered with fine sand.

  How much does Antalya cost? For two for 7 nights – from 43 000 рублей >>

We were in Turkey in four of the resorts listed. Getting started write a series of articles, and so far, if you’re interested, there is such – comparison of Side and Kemer.

Holidays in Turkey with children – much better?

What criteria are important for those planning a family vacation? Soft climate, clean sandy beaches, where children like to make little sand and build castles, gentle entry into the sea and the absence of waves hotels with a large territory, slides, animation.

Where better to relax in Turkey with a child? The most comfortable resorts – Belek and Side. Tourists prefer Belek because of the pine aroma, great hotels, proximity to the airport (try shaking with Lyalka for three hours in the transfer, heading to Alanya), smooth sunset and good beaches. However, please note that water often cloudy, and still very expensive, even by Turkish standards.

The ancient town of Side near Alanya is another option. Here sandy beaches, shallow, interesting in terms of excursions Centre. Minus Side – no water park (only priotelnye).

Для детей: Лучшие аквапарки Турции >>

Which tour operator to choose?

Here is our selection of articles on tour operators – all constantly are updated. Turkey is represented by almost all major travel companies, and in large volumes – in the top five. We traveled with Pegasus and Tui: Soon we will write a review, but immediately say that the rest was excellent ?

Tourists reviews about holidays in Turkey

Vacationers love Turkey for a long time and successfully debugged all inclusive, a huge selection of trips, relaxing vacation options off-season, tours in Russian, long holiday season, the beauty of nature, color and cuisine. This is definitely the country with where you can start exploring abroad without stress and with comfort.

Advantages and disadvantages

Let’s summarize:

✓ Do you want to relax without leaving the hotel? Choose Resort and Spa hotels, preferably in the countryside, where there is more territory. Will fit Belek, Side, Alanya.

✓ Want to combine hotel and sightseeing? pay attention to Kemer, Side, Alanya, Antalya.

✓ Want to party the night away and get to know the city? Choose Kemer, Marmaris or Bodrum.

In Turkey, there is always an option to which category of tourists you would not consider yourself!

Were in Side in May and recorded full review about our rest there

Alanya

Quite a big city with almost 300 thousand local people. One of the most popular and budget resorts, pleasing weather and by sea the longest Turkish regions. Located from the airport not close: will have to go 1.5-3 hours.

In Alanya, wide sandy beaches with a gentle sunset, but the sea sometimes stormy. It will be hard for those who swim badly: waves + stone slabs (on some beaches) = pontoon. The coast is divided Cape in two parts, the most famous and beautiful beach – Cleopatra. The entrance here is sharp, so with children it’s worth choosing another place for example, the village Incekum, where shallow, clean and shallow sand.

A beautiful place with a stunning view of the city from sunset – the fortress of Alanya. She looks spectacular in the evening when lights come on. Another attraction – Red Kyzyl Kule tower with a small ethnographic museum inside.

Holidays in Turkey in 2019 will be cheaper in Alanya – тур на 7 дней на двоих:от 45 000 рублей >>

Belek

Dear family resort, all in needles and eucalyptus forests, started to develop a little over 30 years ago. Here now there are excellent 4 * and 5 * hotels with sandy beaches, ideal Suitable for holidays with children.

Excursions – weight, as in the direction of Antalya to the waterfall Kursunlu, the ruins of Aspendos, and towards Side on the Green Canyon and walled city on the hill of Seleukia. And, probably, the main Landmark Belek – The Land of Amusement Park Legends.

Stay for two adults for a week in Belek – from 60 000 рублей >>

Kemer

The most green and wet resort on the Mediterranean coast. The peculiarity of its climate is that heat spreads more slowly. because of the relief, and consider Kemer for a beach holiday is better with second half of june.

Как мы ездили в Кемер >>

From the interesting in Kemer: dinosaur park in the village of Goynuk (entrance $ 40) and a cable car ride to Mount Tahtali (price for lift $ 37.5 per adult and $ 19 per child). You can go to Moonlight Park (free admission), where there are cafes, clubs, water park, dolphinarium, playgrounds. And in the city is beautiful embankment.

Pebble beaches are what make Kemer not the best choice for holidays with children. According to reviews, they are “cramped and too small.” But so if you are relaxing here with your child, go to the moonlight beach.

Kemer for 7 nights in 2019 costs from 47,000 rubles for two >>

Marmaris

Youth resort with a picturesque hilly landscape and not sinking nightlife.

The city itself is very lively, modern, with a port and a fortress. From here you can get to the Turkish natural wonder Pamukkale and visit the ancient theater of Hierapolis, by ferry to get to Greek island of Rhodes (a one-time visa is purchased on site). Young people will appreciate the street bars, where they dance the night away, moving from club to the club. You can easily find someone to practice with. English: the resort is considered European.

The beaches of Marmaris – narrow pebble with a gentle sunset, the sea calm. The most famous is Nirvana Beach. There are three water parks. The swimming season is shorter than on the Antalya coast.

You can spend a week in Marmaris by the sea from 50,000 rubles per 2 человек >>

Bodrum

The climate is reminiscent of Marmaris, but a little cooler. This city – neighbor of the Greek island of Kos – more like Greece with blue and white houses on the hills. Bodrum is recommended for those who prefers diving to a lazy beach holiday, loves parties in clubs and not constrained in finances (remember that the main category tourists – Europeans). Hotels are focused on the outskirts, and prices higher than in marmaris.

Bodrum can not be called family, but if you are a miracle Were here with the children, you can have fun in the water park at the hotel Cactus ($ 20 – per adult, $ 17 – per child).

From Bodrum and Marmaris really swim to explore the island Greece, even without a Schengen. On-site you can arrange short-term € 35 visa on their own and € 65 in a street agency.

Rest for 7 days in Bodrum for two costs from 67 000 rubles >>

Antalya

The capital of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, located in 12 km from the airport. Good for its off-site life, promenades and scale.

Recommended to see all the sights of the country in the park miniatures in the open air minicity. 1:25 scale presented Aspendos ancient theater, Ataturk’s mausoleum, Cappadocian valleys. Admission is $ 1.5. The inhabitants of the seas can be seen in the local aquarium. There are underwater shows, concerts, exhibitions, feeding fish.

Beach resort sand and pebble. The most popular beach is Konyaaltı. Its 10 km long and 50 m wide and good infrastructure attracts many tourists. However the best considered the coast of the village of Lara, covered with fine sand.

How much does Antalya cost? For two for 7 nights – from 43 000 рублей >>

We were in Turkey in four of the resorts listed. Getting started write a series of articles, and so far, if you’re interested, there is such – comparison of Side and Kemer.

Holidays in Turkey with children – much better?

What criteria are important for those planning a family vacation? Soft climate, clean sandy beaches, where children like to make little sand and build castles, gentle entry into the sea and the absence of waves hotels with a large territory, slides, animation.

Where better to relax in Turkey with a child? The most comfortable resorts – Belek and Side. Tourists prefer Belek because of the pine aroma, great hotels, proximity to the airport (try shaking with Lyalka for three hours in the transfer, heading to Alanya), smooth sunset and good beaches. However, please note that water often cloudy, and still very expensive, even by Turkish standards.

The ancient town of Side near Alanya is another option. Here sandy beaches, shallow, interesting in terms of excursions Centre. Minus Side – no water park (only priotelnye).

Для детей: Лучшие аквапарки Турции >>

Which tour operator to choose?

Here is our selection of articles on tour operators – all constantly are updated. Turkey is represented by almost all major travel companies, and in large volumes – in the top five. We traveled with Pegasus and Tui: Soon we will write a review, but immediately say that the rest was excellent ?

Tourists reviews about holidays in Turkey

Vacationers love Turkey for a long time and successfully debugged all inclusive, a huge selection of trips, relaxing vacation options off-season, tours in Russian, long holiday season, the beauty of nature, color and cuisine. This is definitely the country with where you can start exploring abroad without stress and with comfort.

Advantages and disadvantages

Let’s summarize:

✓ Do you want to relax without leaving the hotel? Choose Resort and Spa hotels, preferably in the countryside, where there is more territory. Will fit Belek, Side, Alanya.

✓ Want to combine hotel and sightseeing? pay attention to Kemer, Side, Alanya, Antalya.

✓ Want to party the night away and get to know the city? Choose Kemer, Marmaris or Bodrum.

In Turkey, there is always an option to which category of tourists you would not consider yourself!

In May we went to rest in Side, plus visited Kemer with Alanya, and recorded our review

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