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The Turkish Riviera — also called the Turquoise Coast — is the stretch of Mediterranean and Aegean coastline in southwest Turkey famous for its turquoise water, pine-clad mountains, ancient ruins and beach resorts. It runs roughly from Antalya in the east, west through Kemer, Olympos, Kaş, Kalkan and Fethiye/Ölüdeniz, on to Marmaris, and up toward Bodrum at the western end. Hotels here range from large all-inclusive resorts and golf properties to small boutique towns and harbour-side stays.
This guide explains where the Turkish Riviera is, how its main bases differ, the signature experiences worth planning your trip around — the Blue Cruise on a traditional gulet, the Lycian Way and ancient sites — plus when to go and roughly what it costs. We then match you to hotels that fit, at contracted net rates rather than public OTA pricing.
Where to stay along the Turkish Riviera
The coast is long, and each base has a distinct character. Choose the stretch that fits your trip first, then the hotel — these are the five most popular bases, east to west.
Antalya, Belek & Kemer
The big-resort heartland in the east — large all-inclusive properties, sandy and pebble beaches, championship golf around Belek, and pine-backed coves at Kemer. Best for families, all-inclusive value and the widest choice of full-service resorts. Antalya airport keeps transfers short.
Fethiye & Ölüdeniz
Home to the famous Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon, a hub for paragliding off Babadağ and the main departure point for gulet "Blue Cruise" sailing trips. A mix of resort hotels, apart-hotels and boutique stays, with easy access to beaches, bays and the Lycian coast.
Kaş & Kalkan
Two charming towns to the south favoured for boutique and small-hotel stays. Kaş is a relaxed diving and harbour town; Kalkan is known for hillside hotels with sea views, villas and a quieter, more characterful pace than the big resorts.
Marmaris
A lively resort town with a long palm-lined promenade, a busy marina and a wide range of hotels close to bars, restaurants and boat trips. Good for travellers who want beach, nightlife and day-cruises within walking distance.
Bodrum
Aegean glamour at the western end of the coast — design hotels, beach clubs and chic bays around Yalıkavak and Türkbükü, alongside the lively town and its castle. Best for stylish stays, marinas and a more cosmopolitan scene.
Riviera experiences worth planning around
Some experiences are good enough to choose your base around. We can combine any of these with your hotel — and add gulet cruises, transfers and tours on one booking.
The Blue Cruise (gulet)
A multi-day sail on a traditional wooden gulet, anchoring in quiet bays to swim and snorkel. Fethiye, Göcek and Marmaris are the classic starting points. Cabin charters and private boats both work — tell us your group size and we'll bundle it with your stay.
Ölüdeniz & the Blue Lagoon
The iconic turquoise lagoon and beach near Fethiye, and one of the world's best spots for tandem paragliding from Babadağ. Stay nearby for easy beach days, or combine with a Fethiye-area hotel and day trips.
Ancient ruins
The coast is dotted with remarkable sites — the flaming Chimaera and ruins at Olympos, the long beach and ancient city of Patara, and Xanthos, the historic Lycian capital. The Lycian Way coastal trail links many of them for walkers.
Diving & boat days
Kaş is the Riviera's main diving base, with clear water, reefs and wrecks suited to beginners and certified divers alike. Up and down the coast, day boats reach coves and islands you can't get to by road.
When to go & what it costs
The Turkish Riviera season runs roughly from April to October. July and August are the hottest and busiest, with the highest rates; spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal — warm sea, fewer crowds and better value. Outside the season many beach resorts wind down, though towns like Antalya and Bodrum stay lively year-round.
As rough guidance, value 3–4 star hotels typically run in the region of approximately $60–110 per room per night, while luxury resorts and design hotels generally sit around $200–400+ per night, depending on the base, the season and how far ahead you book. Because we work on contracted net rates rather than public OTA pricing, we can often beat the rate you see online for the same room and dates — and we'll tell you honestly when the public price is already the best available.
How to plan a Turkish Riviera trip
Give us the brief and get a curated plan — hotels, and the cruise or tours if you want them.
Tell us your brief
Share your dates, group, budget and the stretch of coast (or experiences) you're drawn to using the form below.
Get a tailored plan
Within 24 hours we send a hand-picked set of hotels matched to your brief, each with a net rate — and, if you like, a gulet cruise, transfers and tours alongside.
Confirm with one team
Pick your favourites and we confirm everything — hotels, Blue Cruise, transfers and tours — through one local point of contact.
Plan your Turkish Riviera trip
Tell us your dates, the stretch of coast you like and your budget. A local Turkey specialist will send a tailored shortlist of Riviera hotels at net rates — and add a gulet cruise, transfers or tours if you want them. Usually within 24 hours, always free.
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Frequently asked questions
What and where is the Turkish Riviera?
The Turkish Riviera — also known as the Turquoise Coast — is the stretch of Mediterranean and Aegean coastline in southwest Turkey, known for turquoise water, pine-clad mountains, ancient ruins and beach resorts. It runs roughly from Antalya in the east, through Kemer, Olympos, Kaş, Kalkan, Fethiye/Ölüdeniz and Marmaris, up toward Bodrum in the west.
Which base on the Turkish Riviera is best for me?
For all-inclusive resorts, families and golf, choose Antalya, Belek or Kemer. For the Blue Lagoon, paragliding and gulet cruises, base in Fethiye/Ölüdeniz. For boutique stays and diving, Kaş and Kalkan. For lively resort life, Marmaris; for Aegean glamour, Bodrum. Tell us your priorities and we'll match the stretch of coast to them.
What is the Blue Cruise?
The Blue Cruise is a multi-day sailing trip on a traditional wooden gulet along the Turquoise Coast, anchoring in quiet bays to swim and snorkel. Fethiye, Göcek and Marmaris are the usual starting points. We can arrange a cabin charter or a private gulet and combine it with your hotel stay.
When is the best time to visit the Turkish Riviera?
The season runs roughly April to October. July and August are hottest and busiest; spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal, with warm sea, fewer crowds and better value. Many beach resorts wind down outside the season.
How much do Turkish Riviera hotels cost per night?
As rough guidance, value 3–4 star hotels typically run approximately $60–110 per room per night, while luxury resorts generally sit around $200–400+ per night. The exact figure depends on the base, the season and how early you book — we'll quote net rates for your specific dates.
Can you book hotels together with a gulet cruise, transfers and tours?
Yes. As a local Turkey DMC we can combine hotels along the Riviera with a gulet Blue Cruise, airport and intercity transfers, and tours such as Ölüdeniz, ancient sites and diving — all on one booking through a single point of contact.
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