Turkish Riviera

Sights of bright blue waters swirling with hints of emerald hues, appearing like a glassy gem under the radiant Turkish sun. The waters of Aegean and Mediterranean kiss and collide, forming a charming landscape of placid waves, a tranquil, mountainous terrain and a strip of pleasant beaches that make summer seem eternal. It is dubbed the Turquoise Coast, a name aptly called for an archaeological hideaway curtained with abundant natural wonders that have long been kept as one of Europe’s secret destinations.

The romantic seaside has borne a few tales, most of them involving kings and queens, warriors and saints. Mark Anthony has outstandingly picked the riviera as a gift to Cleopatra. The blue-dappled waters and the volcanic mountains of Antalya have set the inspiration for the mythical monster, Chimera. While no terrifying beings lurk in its whimsical surface, the Turkish Riviera continues to lure adventurers in its harbour, bathing them with the warm air as yachts quietly glide across its glassy surface and indulging every onlooker with an otherworldly aura of fantasy as if they were pulled out of this world, and penned right on a page of a book.

From a distance, one could see the glorious ruins of its past splendour—the Temple of Apollo, the Lycian tombs carved on a rocky hillside, and the ancient fort in Pattara—the birthplace of St. Nicholas, and home to many nesting sea turtles. Red-roofed resorts are scattered along Alanya, creating a striking contrast against the verdant hillside and the hue of the sea. Olympos astounds with its unspoilt setting draped with rocky ruins of ancient baths, a temple, and a necropolis. Lodged on a hillside is Cirali, known for the burning flame of Yanartas, a stone set ablaze. While myths have once blossomed from this whimsical riviera, all of the delightful experiences are true.