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Hierapolis' theatre Evil eye Fly From: Birmingham, Bristol, Gatwick, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle. Flying Time: 4hrs. See pages 208-211 for further details. world care fund Turtle training in Turkey When you book a holiday with us we'll ask you to make a small donation to the World Care Fund. Through these donations we're raising awareness about turtle nesting on the beautiful beaches in our holiday spots, which has increased the number of hatchlings on the beaches. Our World Care Fund project partner, The Travel Foundation, is an independent sustainable tourism charity that works in close partnership with the UK travel industry to fund these projects. It doesn't stop there - we're also helping to build two new wind farms that will help provide a supply of clean renewable energy with our carbon offsetting project partners ClimateCare. Bridging Europe and Asia, Turkey is bordered by Greece, Bulgaria, Armenia, Georgia and the Mediterranean Sea. Blue Flag Beaches: 311 beaches in Turkey. Details at www.blueflag.org Average monthly temperature (oc) Nov 19 Dec 14 Jan 13 Feb 14 Mar 17 Apr 21 Average daily hours of sun Nov 6 Dec 4 Jan 4 Feb 6 Mar 6 Apr 8 Average monthly rainfall (mm) Nov 84 Dec 122 Jan 112 Feb 84 Mar 76 Apr 43 Antalya Turkey Resort Guide Turkey Roughly 2000 years ago, the Romans packed their sandals and togas for a Turkish holiday. Fast forward two millennia and it's still a piping-hot getaway destination. And it has the lot the sort of beaches you daydream about, coffee so strong it's a caffeinated punch, and - with the help of those Romans - plenty of history. Factor in foodie contributions that go a long way beyond kebabs and baklava and you know you're in for a Turkish delight. Antalya With its ancient sights, irresistible beaches and luxury 5-star hotels, Antalya makes a great year-round holiday spot. The Turkish Riviera is at the heart of its Med coastline, with stylish resorts like Belek and Kemer. You'll also find plenty of whitewashed towns and archaeological must-sees such as Perge and Olympos. And when you're not unwinding on the soft sands, you've got watersports, white-water rafting and world-class golf courses on tap. Dalaman From the wide smile of Olu Deniz's famed coastline to the night owl action of Marmaris, Turkey's Turquoise Coast ticks off everyone's holiday must-dos. For a chill-out break, head to Olu Deniz with its beaches, and laid-back bars and restaurants. Or, take to the pine-covered hills around Hisaronu. For late-night action, the hotspot is Marmaris' aptly-named Bar Street. Just don't miss a trip to Dalyan where, if you believe the legend, you can follow Cleopatra's footsteps and wallow in mud baths. EXPLORE YOUR DESTINATION Here's a little taste of what's on offer: for more excursion ideas, speak to your Rep. Ephesus Walk in the footsteps of the Romans at the beautifully preserved city of Ephesus. Explore fascinating ruins including the Celsus Library and the Temple of Artemis and see where St Paul preached at the Great Theatre. Dalyan 3 in 1: Mud baths, Tombs and Turtles Sure to leave you refreshed and relaxed, at Dalyan, you can wallow in mud baths, bathe in sulphur springs, see coastal tombs and laze on a sandy beach where you may spot rare turtles. Emerald River Cruise Calling all bargain hunters! Visit Manavgat's bustling market and then take a cooling cruise down the Emerald river to a local beach. Eat lunch on board before stopping off at the spectacular Manavgat Waterfalls. Cesme Izmir Turkey Kusadasi Samos Ephesus Pamukkale Aegean Sea Didyma Altinkum Torba Türkbükü Gündogan Turgutreis Bodrum Ortakent Gümbet KosBitez Marmaris Dalyan Dalaman Antalya Karaburun Aspendos Managvgat Lara Belek Beldibi Kemer Icmeler Calis Beach Symni Sarigerme Ovacik Fethiye Church of Hisaronu St Nicholas Uzumlu Rhodes Ölü Deniz Mediterranean Sea Side Incekum Alanya Approx scale: 130km 160 Visit shops nationwide or click firstchoice.co.uk/turkey