| Buying in the Med | | | | centres of Kadriye and Belek which offer many |
| The Mediterranean is more international than the | | | | services such as shops, exchange offices, bars and |
| Aegean coast with many buyers from Ireland, | | | | restaurants. Belek is also within an easy 'dolmus' or |
| Scandinavia, and the Netherlands as well as the British. | | | | taxi ride of the bustling city of Antalya, and not far |
| The main airport at Antalya is the second busiest | | | | from the ancient historic sites of Aspendos, Perge |
| airport in the Mediterranean region, with only Palma | | | | and Side. Belek boasts 6 top quality and affordable |
| airport in Mallorca being busier. There are direct all | | | | 18-hole golf courses, at a time when other |
| year round flights from the UK and Europe to | | | | Mediterranean golf courses, especially those in Spain, |
| Antalya, and because of the 12 month season the | | | | are becoming vastly over-priced and over subscribed. |
| rental potential is considerably higher than the Aegean | | | | Belek remains an attractive, affordable and expanding |
| coast. | | | | resort in which to purchase for investment or for |
| Alanya - Delight of the Turkish Med | | | | your own use. The 27-hole championship golf course |
| Whether you are young or young at heart, the | | | | designed by Nick Faldo opened in November 2006, |
| Alanya area is one of the warmest all year round | | | | and five more courses are planned. Belek probably |
| spots in Turkey, making it increasingly popular for a | | | | boasts more 5 star resort hotels than any other |
| second home with UK buyers. The main town on the | | | | place in Turkey, outside of Istanbul. |
| Mediterranean coast is Alanya, located to the east of | | | | Sakilikent - Morning Skiing and Afternoon on the |
| Antalya Airport. | | | | Beach |
| It is reached by a modern motorway passing through | | | | About an hour West of Antalya is the ski resort of |
| typical Turkish Mediterranean farming countryside | | | | Saklikent. Being close to Antalya allows to you to |
| with the sparkling clear Mediterranean Sea on one | | | | have the best of both worlds', skiing in the morning |
| side, and fabulous pine-clad mountain scenery on the | | | | and sunbathing on the warm Mediterranean beaches |
| other. It lies at one end of a rocky promontory, | | | | in the afternoon. Saklikent resort is 6,560 feet above |
| which juts out into the Mediterranean between two | | | | sea level and offers visitors all the facilities you would |
| long sandy beaches. An ancient fortress crowns the | | | | expect from such a resort-ski school; ski and |
| headland and is one of the most magnificent sights | | | | snowboard equipment rentals, hotel and rental |
| on the coast. Alanya's history dates back to the | | | | chalets. |
| Romans, rising to prominence under the Seljuk's with | | | | There are runs for beginner and intermediate skiers |
| Alaeddin Keykubat making it his winter residence. | | | | and snowboarders with T-bar ski lifts rising to nearly |
| Unlike other parts of the Turkish coast, especially the | | | | 8,000 feet for the more advance skiers. The ski |
| Aegean, Alanya does NOT shut down during the | | | | season is from mid-December to April with the best |
| winter months and with a permanent population of | | | | snow during January, February and early March. |
| around 138,000 inhabitants, the cafes, restaurants | | | | Kas - Seductive Old Word Charm |
| and shops continue to remain busy during these | | | | Its cobbled streets, picturesque harbour, beautiful |
| warm winter months. Alanya has 16 miles of | | | | mountain backdrop and its relaxed atmosphere make |
| coastline, with three Blue Flag beaches. | | | | Kas a popular choice during the summer months. |
| Side - Ancient and Modern | | | | During this time of the year the town has a well |
| About 30 minutes east of Antalya Airport on the | | | | deserved reputation for its enjoyable and noisy |
| azure Mediterranean coast the town of Side is | | | | nightlife. For sea and sun lovers though, the nearest |
| situated on a headland with long sandy beaches east | | | | sandy beach is 16 km west at Kaputas. Kas, with its |
| and west of it. Side is most famous for its Roman | | | | rich variety of underwater life and water clarity is |
| ruins which include the walls of the Roman town, the | | | | unrivalled as a centre for diving. Not easy to get to |
| amphitheatre and the temples of Athena and Apollo. | | | | out of season and very quiet when you do. |
| Today's Side is a happy mixture of ancient and | | | | Kalkan - Tradition and Good Food Served Here |
| modern and a must for the serious romantic and | | | | With over 100 restaurants open during the season |
| casual historian alike. As the ancient Romans liked to | | | | and many old and new houses built in traditional stone |
| live here so do we, being attracted by those same | | | | with carved wooden balconies, Kalkan has a distinct |
| qualities of beauty, stillness and accessibility. | | | | character of its own. Residents and visitors alike can |
| Belek - The Home of Golf In Turkey | | | | enjoy the wonderful views of the bay as they walk |
| To the west of Side lies Belek, the foremost golfing | | | | the steeply sloping streets dropping down to the |
| centre in Turkey, with white sandy beaches and | | | | harbour with its busy fishing boats and backdrop of |
| fragrant pine forests. First developed as a | | | | pine clad hills. |
| purpose-built resort in 1984, the area has been | | | | Building regulations haven't encouraged tourism here |
| carefully planned to make the most of its stunning | | | | and neither has the pebble beach. The nearest sandy |
| natural environment and has won international | | | | beach is at Kaputas well away from the centre of |
| recognition for its environmentally friendly | | | | Kalkan. During the summer months free water taxis |
| development. | | | | will take you to beach clubs 20 minutes away. During |
| Belek is the perfect retreat for nature-lovers who will | | | | the season entertainment and nightlife is extremely |
| be entranced by its 574 different species of | | | | low key and hard to find. Not much going on even in |
| flora-with many rare endemic species-and the | | | | the hot summer months. Kalkan is difficult to get to |
| different types of birds of which many are unique to | | | | out of season. |
| the area. This beautiful area is also home to the town | | | | |