AEGEAN REGION
Aegean region is one of the most beautiful regions in Turkey.  Long sandy beaches, green olive trees, rocksand pine forests surround crystal waters. Climate is mild and sea breeze cools the hottest summer days, and lots of exclusive new villas and apartments for sale through Property Sun Turkey.

Aegean region offerssomething for everybody:  idyllic fishing harbours and beautiful nature, sunny beaches and popular holiday villages,modern activities and historical sights as well as good restaurants andoriental bazaars.



Izmir  
Izmir is the thirdbiggest city in Turkeyand she has the second biggest harbour.  Izmir is an internationalcity and a lively business centre.

The city wasestablished in around 2000 B.C.  In thefirst millennium Smyrnawas an important Ionian city and it is believed that Homer lived there.  In the 600s B.C. Lydians destroyed the cityand it was only a poor village until Alexander the Great reconstructed it inthe 900s.

The city risesupwards towards the hills behind the palm boulevards.  Alti Carsisi bazaar has a huge variety of goodsto sell.




Kusadasi 
Kusadasi is anattractive small town on the glittering bay. Great, modern harbour offers modern services for yacht owners and at Kusshopping centre you can make profitable shopping and enjoy the colourfulnightlife.  You can also visit Greekisland Samos by boat from Kusadasi.

Beach Boulevard presents you with today’s Kusadasi.  On the hill slopes you will find localpeople, children playing football and old people drinking tea in front of theirhouses.  Historical sights like Efes andVirgin Mary’s home, good harbour and sunny climate make Kusadasi a good holidayresort. 



Bodrum
Herodotos’ hometownHalikarnassos, present-day Bodrum is located 270 kilometres south from Izmir.  The town has 30.000 inhabitants, who live onfishing, shipbuilding, carpet weaving and tourism.

Bodrum is one of themost popular tourist places in Turkeythat attracts quite a lot of international tourists.  In Bodrum you can enjoy the good service ofall-inclusive hotels, go shopping in the lively city centre or relax on thebeach.  Nightlife in Bodrum is verycolourful and lively and continues until the first lights of the followingmorning.

Bright waters aroundBodrum offer a splendid diving destination with its reefs, caves and colourfulsea life.  The region is famous for itsdiving and is very popular among diving enthusiasts.  There is also an Underwater Archaeology Museum in Bodrum.

In the city centrethere is the Tomb of King Mausolus, which is one of the Seven Wonders of theWorld as well as the Bodrum Castle, which representsthe architecture of the Crusades.

Bodrum has a newmodern airport.  There are several dailyflights from Istanbulto Bodrum airport.  Bus trips fromMarmaris take about three hours.




GUMBET
Only2 – 3 km away from Bodrum, the spot recently became almost a resort initself.  Gumbet, named after ‘Kumbet’,numerous white domed cisterns in the area, features one of the longest and mostpopular beaches on the peninsula.  Gumbetis also one of the most popular water sport centres with water-skiing,windsurfing, parasailing, etc. that are available.  The popularity of Gumbet has also generatedserious nightlife and the streets of Gumbet vibrate till dawn with the musicfrom numerous bars, discos and street side-cafes.



Marmaris  
The history of Marmaris begins with the arrival of the Carians to the area in 3400 BC.  After them Marmaris has been under the rulesof Egypt, Ionia,Lydia and Persia in turn.  Ancient Marmaris was an important stoppingplace on the trade route from Anatolia to Egypt.  The only historical sight in the city is thefortress built by Sultan Süleyman in the 1500s. However, the surroundings of Marmaris are full of historical sights.

Marmaris is locatedon a bay surrounded by mountains full of pine trees, in a place where AegeanSea and the Mediterranean meet. The city is alively and relaxed holiday town with modern hotels, restaurants, beaches andnightlife.  As Marmaris has been afavourite destination for some while now, it is not difficult to find English speakingpeople among the locals or the personnel of the hotel.

Waters in Marmaris are excellent for swimming, diving and yachting.  The beaches are suitable for children thanksto their sheltered location.

The city has manylocal and international restaurants.  Youcan enjoy your Turkish specialities in a harbour restaurant and watch the sundisappear into the sea.

Beach Boulevard is a popular walking street.  After an evening walk you can drop into a baror restaurant to listen music and watch folklore show or you can dance in adisco until dawn.  Bar Street in the Old Cityis a must.

You can make a twodays tour to Efes and Pamukkale.  On thetour you will see the House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis,200 years old amphitheatre.  You can alsoswim in Pamukkale, where the waters of which are believed to have remedialqualities, to help you feel younger and healthier.

Fast ferry takes only45 minutes to Rhodes.  It leaves in the morning and returns in theevening.  But, you have time to see theOld City of Rhodes before travelling back to Marmaris.

Dalyan beach is oneof the rare breeding areas of Carretta Carretta turtles.  During a boat trip to Dalyan you might seeturtles swimming and you surely see the Kings’ Tombs up on the rocks.  You also can take a refreshing mud bath in asmall spa.

Marmaris is a goodstarting point for a Gulet cruise either to the Aegean Sea in the west or tothe Mediterranean in the southeast.  If you enjoy shorter cruises, you can take ataxi boat to Icmeler, a small town near Marmaris or to the quiet beaches of theParadise Island. Or you can make a jeep safari up to the mountains.

You can buy leathergoods of good quality, copper and brass items, jewellery, carpets, textiles andembroidery and also famous Marmaris honey, cambali.



ICMELER
Just9 km west of Marmaris, Icmeler is a well-planned, purpose-built resort with acosmopolitan, international flavour. Lying at the foot of lush green mountains, it has a stunning beachflanked by well-kept gardens full of jasmine and oleander.    When you have had your fill of lazingaround on the sand, you can burn off some energy on a wide range of watersports or learn to scuba dive at the European Diving Centre.  The beach can be crowded in high season, butit’s easy to escape if you take a boat trip around the bay and seek out one ofits deserted beaches.

Awalk along the coast to Marmaris is particularly lovely in the evening, as thesun sets over the water.  For a completechange of scene, you can spend a day in Mugla and explore the picturesquewinding streets of its old Ottoman Quarter and pick up a bargain or two in thebazaar area.

Ofcourse Icmeler has plenty of shops of its own, including scores of jewelleryshops selling gold and silver at knock-down prices.  Its indoor market is good for fake designerclothes, silver jewellery and music, and on the main square you will find morejewellery as well as carpets and original designer clothes.  If you are looking for souvenirs, take awander along the banks of the river which are lined with stalls selling anassortment of crafts and knick knacks. And do not miss the weekly market opposite the post office (PPT), whichoffers lots of good buys and specialises in local foods.

Ifyou feel like some activity in the evening, there is plenty of choice.  There is only one night club, but lots of thetown’s bars have a lively atmosphere and stay open until late.  For a wider choice, Marmaris is only nextdoor.


DALYAN
Thesmall town of Dalyan in the Province of Muglaon the south-western coast of the Mediterranean is 28 km from the internationalairport of Dalaman, only a 30-minute bus rideaway.  Set in the centre of a broad deltawhose natural beauty remains unspoilt. Dalyan is established in an environmentally protected area.  This is one of the few surviving places ofparadise, an area of natural beauty and historical interest.  The ancient city of Caunos lies here with its ruins dating back to the 3rd century.  The Dalyan channel through which watercirculates between the Mediterranean and Koycegiz Lakewinds its way down past the ancient Rock Tombs to the sea, via small network oflakes and waterways, through the rustling reed beds, rising between 3 and 5metres in height.  With its mixture offresh and salt water, these wetlands are now home to a vast number of fish andother water life, as well as the birds of many species which feed on them,species such as the Sparrow Hawk, Crane, Kingfisher and Jay.  The Stork is also native to this areamigrating here at the end of March to nest until the end of August.  Dividing the delta is the Iztuzu sandbarstretching for 5 km east from the south of the channel.  With fine crystal sand, shallow turquoise sea,Iztuzu beach is the ideal seaside spot, which can be reached by regular ‘dolmus’or boat service from Dalyan.  This isalso the beach where the endangered Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta Caretta) and thegreen turtle (Chelonia Mydas) have returned to lay their eggs since thebeginning of time, the nesting time being from May till October.

Twelveyears ago Dalyan was a small fishing village, the discovery of the endangeredLoggerhead Turtles and the wildlife in this area led to a campaign to designatethe area for conservation.  The villagehas therefore retained its natural charm and beauty.  A haven for relaxation that has blossomed tocater for the serious traveller.  Thereare many restaurants in which to try local Turkish cuisine, music bars andshops.  There are a couple of discos onthe outskirts of the village so as not to disturb those of you that wish toretire early.  There are regular dolmusservices that run to neighbouring resorts such as Fethiye and Marmaris as wellas surrounding villages.  In summary, aunique destination full of culture, charm, history and contrasting beauty,excellent cuisine and unforgettable hospitality. 

Dalyan is a resort that you will undoubtedly return to year after year.



OLUDENIZ (FETHIYE)
Oludeniz,situated on Turkey’ssouth-west coast, with it’s pristine white beaches and amazingly blue waters isone of the finest beaches in the world. Known as ‘the Turquoise Coast’, it is the idealholiday destination.

Beit diving, rafting, paragliding or simply walking and sunbathing lazily o thebeach, Oludeniz has it all!

Oludeniz,situated in the heart of Lycia,is the ideal centre for visiting its many antique cities.  Xanthos, Letoon, Pinara, Tlos, Sdyma, Myra, and many others.

Thereare arranged excursions to al of these sites. The many natural wonders in the area attract as much interest as thehistorical sites.

Butterfly Valley, is just 5 km from Oludeniz.  Kayakoy – the Ghost Town – anold deserted Greek village is only 10 km from the beach, the Saklikent Gorge 50km away and the 33 km long Patara sands and Akdag summer pastures are among themany sites of natural beauty within striking distance.

Didyma
Theword Didyma meant “twins” and was associated by some as being the meeting placeof Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and Artemis.

Didymawas famed as a prophecy centre dedicated to Apollo which served a similarpurpose as the Delphi of Anatolia.  Itwas not a city but a sanctuary linked to Milesians with a 19 km/12 m sacredroad.  However, this road may not havebeen constructed until the end of the 1 century AD.  In addition to pilgrimages made by sea, somefestivals of drama, music and sports were held there every four years.



Bergama (Pergamum)
Pergamum was an ancient cityfounded by colonists on the Aegean coast of Anatolia at the site of thepresent-day city of Bergama.  It was on a tributary of the Bakircay (Caicus River),enclosed by high mountains.  Fertile,self-contained and easily defended, it provided the perfect setting for themaintenance of a city state.

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