The Turkish Riviera is an area in southwestern Türkiye, home to Türkiye's breathtaking Mediterranean and Aegean coastal regions. With its perfect sun, clean beaches, ultra-luxury resorts, unspoiled nature, ancient history, great entertainment, and nightlife, what more could you ask for? The riviera is home to the finest coast you've ever seen, where lush forests converge in front of beautiful coves.
Antalya is one of the most important holiday destinations in Türkiye and the world. It is surrounded by the blue Mediterranean Sea to the south and the lush green Taurus Mountains to the north. Antalya offers sea, nature, and sports in the daytime, and a vibrant nightlife.
Sports activities: golf (Belek), windsurfing, kitesurfing, tennis, scuba diving, trekking/hiking, biking, water sports, canyoning, karting, ATV Quad safari, skiing
Kemer is a seaside town on the outskirts of the West Taurus Mountains that run along 52 kilometers of coastline, where a deeply entrenched history dances with breathtaking natural beauty. At Kemer, you’ll find clear blue water, green forests, and pine trees washed by sea waves that cast their shadows on the beaches. The coast from Beldibi to Tekirova presents visitors with entirely untouched nature. The shore consists of numerous bays and small natural ports. You can go for a swim in Phaselis National Park, where the ancient city reveals its spirit. In recent years, safari tours in high-altitude regions - including Söğüt Cuması, Altınyaka, and Dereköy - have grown in popularity. Kemer hosts a large number of events throughout the year, ranging from sports competitions to artistic gatherings such as the Phaselis Art Festival, Türkiye Offshore Championship, and the Kemer Carnival to name just a few.
The town’s numerous bays include Beldibi Cave and Bay, Ayışığı Beach and Park, Kiriş Beach, Çamyuva Coast, Alacasu Bay, Cennet Bay, Bostanlık Bay, Tekirova Beach, Mehmetali Bükü Bay, Beycik Bükü Bay, and Maden (Atbükü) Bay.
Sports activities: scuba diving, trekking (Lycian Way), biking, water sports, canyoning, jeep safari
Marinas: Kemer
What comes to mind when we say Adrasan? A stunning 2-kilometer-long beach and a clear blue sea? Or perhaps the forest-covered mountains surrounding the bay? Or the Lycian Way, one of the world's greatest hiking trails? Adrasan is enclosed by the Gelidonya Lighthouse on the west and Olympos, Çıralı, and Çıralı Yanartaş to the east. In Adrasan, also known as Çavuşköy, tourism is the main source of income, and tourists are always greeted warmly. Adrasan is also a hotspot for fishing enthusiasts. In recent years, the area has become one of the most important sailing and yachting ports of Antalya - it’s no surprise that "Suluada Boat Trips'' have played a big role in this. The fishing boats that gather in Balıkçılar Bay organize private tours. Suluada is located between the Adrasan coast and Taşlıkburnu, where the Gelidonya Lighthouse stands, 2 kilometers offshore. The name “Suluada” (literally “Water Island”) is a reference to the vast water sources on the island. There are no settlements on Suluada, and as a result it is home to all kinds of fish of the Mediterranean ecosystem. The island contains several underwater caves nestled with Mediterranean monk seals and dusky groupers. It is possible to swim to the other side of the island through the Aşıklar Mağarası (Lovers' Cave) located at the tip of the island.
Nearby bays: Olympos Bay, Boncuk Bay, Suluada, Akseki Bay, Korsan Bay (Çoban Port), Sazak Bay, Yalancı Bay, and Genoese Bay.
Sports activities: scuba diving, trekking (Lycian Way), biking, water sports, canyoning
Marinas: Kemer, Çavuş Port
This district of Antalya is best known for its oranges that have received the title of “The World's Most Delicious Orange” by the University of California. Finike (Phoenix), known for its stunning natural beauty, served as the trading port of the Lycian capital of Limyra for many years. A center for agricultural exports, it became one of the ancient Phoenicians’ most important commercial centers. The best-known bays of Finike are Mağaralı Bay and Andrea Doria Bay.
Sports activities: scuba diving, trekking/hiking, biking, water sports, canyoning
Marinas: Setur Finike
You will be spellbound by Antalya province’s Kekova, a small and uninhabited rocky island accessible only by boat with picture-perfect views. It’s heaven on earth, a spot where nature and history blend along the numerous bays surrounding the turquoise sea. Kekova is a must-stop island that you can reach by boat from Üçağız. On a short trip you can see an ancient castle (Kaleköy) on the island and discover the ancient ruins of a city. Swimming is not allowed around the sunken ruins of Kekova Island, which is an archaeological site. Church ruins are visible at Tersane Bay near the island and are accessible by boat – in this area, you can also swim. Another well-known bay in the region is Akvaryum Bay with crystal clear waters of a unique color. The bay can be reached only by boat. Çamlık Bay is another famous bay in the area.
Sports activities: scuba diving, hiking, canoeing along the ruins Sunken Island)
Marinas: Setur Kaş, Kekova/Üçağız Port
A free-spirited sanctuary where modernity and cultural heritage blend together beautifully, Kaş is one of the most significant diving spots in Türkiye. Thanks to the region's unblemished habitat, you’re likely to encounter diverse species of fish and sea turtles here. The sea is warm, which means semi-tropical fish can also be seen. Nowhere else in the world will you be able to kayak over a sunken ship and a submerged tank, and moments later delightfully observe a spectacular underwater canyon. Nightlife in Kaş stands out with its concept restaurants, bars, and cafés. The best-known bays and underwater ancient cities of Kaş are Çamada, Akvaryum Bay, Akçagerme Bay, Hidayet Bay, Büyükçakıl Bay, Çukurbağ Peninsula, Yarılgan Bay, Çoban Bay, Sarı Ot Island, Ufak Dere Bay, Güvercin Island, the ancient city of Aperlai, Kaputaş Bay, and Mavi Cave.
Sports activities: scuba diving, paragliding, canyoning, coasteering, trekking/hiking (Lycian Way), mountain biking (Lycian Way), canoeing (Along the ruins of Kekova Sunken City), water sports
Marinas: Setur Kaş
Kalkan is a magical sailing paradise to the west of Antalya and home to a charming fishing village. It is located between Antalya and Fethiye in an area that about 3,000 year ago was home to the Lycian civilization. It’s a delightful, laidback town for those who want to enjoy the region’s calmness, silence, and beauty. The ancient city of Patara brings the area a historical flair that you can sense in the air. Kaputaş Bay, with its azure blue sea, captivates and enthralls those lucky enough to visit the area. Kalkan is an adorable, small holiday village featuring stunning, unrivaled underwater caves that call out to divers and swimmers who are keen on new experiences. The best-known bays of Kalkan are Kaputaş Beach, an award-winning destination listed as one of the world’s most popular beaches; Patara Beach; Göçük Bay; Fırnaz Bay; Mavi Mağara which means “Blue Cave,” is accessible only by boat, and where one can occasionally come across seals that nest here; Güvercinlik Sea Cave named for the pigeons that make their nests inside the cave and accessible by boat only; and Inbaş Cave.
Sports activities: scuba diving, hiking, biking, water sports
Marinas: Kalkan, Setur Kaş
Both thrilling and tranquil, this is one place you will return to time and again. One of the most popular destinations on the Turkish Riviera, Fethiye is the largest town in Muğla, located at the junction of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Fethiye, a homeland of the ancient Lycian civilization, is a well-known yacht charter stop and is passionately loved by all sea enthusiasts. Enjoy the welcoming, vibrant blue sea against the pine-clad hills around the Gulf of Fethiye, or the Ölüdeniz region with its numerous bays boasting awe-inspiring natural beauty, by setting out with your own boat from the marinas in Fethiye and Göcek.
The best-known bays of Fethiye are Bedri Rahmi Bay; Hamam Bay; Tersane Island; Gemiler Island, an abandoned island where the ruins of an old Greek village, including stone houses and monasteries, can be found; and Ölüdeniz which is located in southwest Türkiye and offers gorgeous swimming and sunbathing spots at the Blue Lagoon Bay, Belcekız Bay, Kumburnu Bay, and Kıdrak Bay. It is also a paragliding heaven. The lagoon is a protected area and as a result sea vessel are prohibited from entering Ölüdeniz. Yachts must anchor in the strait of Gemiler Island, with visitors continuing by boat.
Other must-see nearby locations are Kabak Bay, Kıdrak Bay, Kelebekler Vadisi (Butterfly Valley, which is surrounded by approximately 350-meter-high steep rock walls and gets its name from the more than 80 different butterfly species that live here), Şövalye Island, Samanlık, Akvaryum, Dalyan, Kızılada, and Çalış Beach.
Sports activities: paragliding, bouldering, canyoning, windsurfing, kitesurfing, scuba diving, trekking, biking, water sports
Marinas: Ece Marina, Fethiye Port
An incredible region on the Mediterranean coast, where the notions of sea, nature, history, and holiday are intertwined. Located between Fethiye and Marmaris, Dalyan is a small town on the banks of the Dalyan Strait with a population of 5,000. It is situated between emerald green woodlands on one side and the reedbeds of Köyceğiz Lake and the Mediterranean Sea on the other. Remarkable rock tombs carved on high rocks rise above Dalyan. Kargıcak Bay, Aşı Bay, and Ekincik Bay are Dalyan’s most famous bays. The amazing Iztuzu Beach is a breeding area for the endangered loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta carettas). The Dalyan canal is shallow and narrow and entry by boat is prohibited, but tours are led by experienced captains who who know the area like the back of their hands
Sports activities: scuba diving, hiking, biking, water sports, jeep safari, ATV Quad safari
Marinas: Ekincik Port, Köyceğiz Port
