Hours of sunshine, beaches and unbeatable value for money: Turkey has been one of the most popular travel destinations for Germans for years.
- After some fluctuations in previous years, Turkey has even replaced Mallorca as a top destination.
- A ranking of the most popular travel destinations in the country has been drawn up.
- These are the 15 most popular places in Turkey among German vacationers .
1. Alanya
A seaside resort on the south coast of the country holds the top position in the Weg.de portal ranking: Alanya has been one of the most popular holiday destinations in Turkey for years. Located on a peninsula, a castle hill forms the center of the historic old town, which is up to 3,000 years old. Visitors can reach the ruins on foot or comfortably by cable car. To the west and east of the city stretch fine sandy beaches, which are among the most beautiful in the region, and at the harbor restored sailing ships start excursions along the coast.
2. Side
Side is especially known and popular for its cultural achievements . The place was founded by the Greeks in the seventh century and holidaymakers still marvel at the architectural remains from this period. The lively resort also attracts with long sandy beaches and the impressive Manavgat waterfalls in the hinterland of the city.
3. Belek
Numerous, fine sandy beaches make Belek an extremely popular destination for beach holidaymakers. The bank drops gently into the water and is therefore ideal for children . However, the city has a lot more to offer: the highlights include the mosque and the Kepryulyu National Park, which is located in the middle of the city and is home to eucalyptus forests and giant turtles, among other things.
4. Lara
The bathing and hiking resort Lara is only a few kilometers away from Antalya. The small town impresses on the one hand with a white sandy beach, which vacationers use as a starting point for numerous water sports such as windsurfing or jet skiing. On the other hand, due to its location on the Taurus Mountains, the place is a popular destination for hikers who can experience the original flair of the region amid the rugged rock formations and traditional mountain villages.
5. Antalya
Antalya is a metropolis in the south of Turkey and marks the gateway to the Mediterranean coast. The metropolitan airport is the point of contact for all travelers on vacation in the region - and the city itself also has some attractions to offer. Culture lovers in particular get their money's worth when visiting the historic clock tower in the old town or the Roman Hadrian's Gate. Culture and a bathing day can be combined very well here - there is a beautiful city beach and many modern holiday resorts.
6. Kusadasi
The seaside resort on the western Aegean coast is known alongside its beaches for its beach promenade and marina. On an island in front of the city, holidaymakers in Turkey can also explore a 14th-century Byzantine fortress. The famous, historic ruins of Ephesus are also in the immediate vicinity and ensure that cruise ships also stop in the port of Kusadasi .
7. Istanbul
The capital of Turkey is the cultural and economic center of the country. With around twelve million guests annually, it is one of the most visited cities in the world. The metropolis on the Bosphorus is an attraction for young and old alike; One of the highlights and at the same time the symbol of the metropolis is the Hagia Sophia. The once religious site was considered the eighth wonder of the world in antiquity and is now home to a museum.
8. Ozdere
In the province of Izmir, on the south coast of the Çeşme peninsula , is the holiday and bathing resort Özdere. Families appreciate the region for the numerous child-friendly resorts and the gently sloping beaches. In the city itself there are some lively districts with bars and shops, the area convinces visitors with its small bays and typical farming villages.
9. Marmaris
The sheltered location in a bay and forested mountain slopes in the background make Marmaris on the Turkish Aegean a popular travel destination for nature lovers. The region is ideal for hiking and cycling tours, and the kilometer-long sandy beach invites travelers to swim. The coastal city often serves as a stopover for cruise ships and has a marina worth seeing.
10. Bodrum
Bodrum in the southwest of the country is considered the Saint Tropez of Turkey and is therefore an attraction for the rich and beautiful from all over the world. Expensive yachts, luxury hotels and a colorful nightlife shape the cityscape. Despite the comparatively small city beach, Bodrum is also a popular hotspot for snorkelers. With the ruins of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world is located on the urban area.
11. Sigacik
Sigacik is a coastal municipality in the province of Izmir and belongs to the city of Seferihisar. It is located on a peninsula and has a small harbor and some beautiful beaches west of the city. If you want to spend a beach holiday with fine sand and turquoise sea, you've come to the right place. In the evening it is worth taking a walk, also with the dog, through the pretty alleys of the Turkish town.
12. Çeşme
The port city on the Aegean coast with its sulphurous thermal springs was a well-known travel destination 3,000 years ago. Nowadays, the city on the peninsula of the same name is an exclusive vacation spot with numerous luxury hotels and quiet beaches . The many fountains in Çeşme and the wide beach promenade, on which one restaurant is lined up next to the other, are particularly interesting for travelers.
13. Sarigerme
Sarigerme is a small holiday resort on the Turkish Aegean and due to its 20 kilometers long sandy beach it is particularly popular with families with children. The region is also an insider tip for divers: in the clear water, especially around the offshore island of Baba, holidaymakers watch the colorful schools of fish. The Sarigerme hinterland is ideal for hiking through Mediterranean pine forests and orange groves.
14. Kemer
Kemer, a former fishing village, has been touristy since the 1980s. Around 40 kilometers from Antalya, on the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, travelers today visit cafes, restaurants and small shops as well as a beach promenade and a marina. In addition to swimming and snorkeling, holidaymakers can go on jeep safaris and cable car trips to the mountain villages or indulge in nightlife .
15. Fethiye
2,400 year old Lycian rock tombs, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in Turkey and one of the most beautiful beaches in the country: the holiday resort of Fethiye is not very popular for good reason. Remains of the ancient city of Telmessos can be found throughout the city, and there are also various restaurants and bars. From here you can get to the butterfly valley with lonely bays and the beach of Ölüdeniz by boat or as part of a hike, which fascinates bathers and divers in equal parts .
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