The stretch of Turquoise Coast running south and west of the gateway city of Antalya, known in ancient times as Lycia, is one of the most refreshingly undeveloped in the Mediterranean. This is due in no small part to the region’s rugged mountains, many of which plunge straight into a startlingly blue sea. This video gives you a snapshot of Turkey’s turquoise coast, from ancient castles to secluded coves and ancient cities to modern resorts.  
Ephesus in Turkey is the ancient home of the Ephesians and one of the world’s greatest classical sites.  
A popular excursion from Antalya is a cruise on a gulet — the traditional Turkish sailboat.
Turkey is a vast and varied country boasting incredible landscapes and natural wonders bordered by four different seas. Well known as a great destination for relaxing beach holidays, it also offers many sporting activities, some of the world’s most important ancient monuments, welcoming Turkish hospitality and a delicious and varied national cuisine.
  Turkey is a country of many faces, with fairytale-like mosques and palaces, legendary ancient cities and fascinating landscape.