| The continuing strength of the Euro against | | | | wonderful beaches, fishing villages blended with a |
| Sterling is still having an effect on UK visitors | | | | mix of history. The Mediterranean Coast has the |
| when it comes to choosing a destination for the | | | | 8 mile long Patara Beach is known as the widest |
| 2010 holidays. Spain, Portugal and Greece had all | | | | beach of the Northern Mediterranean and in 2005, |
| been traditional strongholds for British tourists but | | | | it was voted as one of the top beaches in the |
| during 2009, Sterling did not make the anticipated | | | | world by Times Online. |
| gains on the Euro so these places are not offering | | | | The Turkish Riviera centres on Antalya. The city |
| as good value as they did a couple of years ago | | | | is set around the harbour and it is the main resort |
| for British holiday makes. | | | | on Turkey's southern coast. The long stretches of |
| Instead, they are looking to destinations outside | | | | beaches around Antalya are a great place to relax |
| the Euro Zone in the hope of making their money | | | | and there plenty of opportunities for water sports |
| go further and it is places like Egypt and especially | | | | including windsurfing and waterskiing. Further along |
| Turkey that are taking advantage of the situation. | | | | the coast, visitors can explore various historic |
| Turkey is primarily a beach destination offering | | | | sites and caves that are only reachable by boat. |
| the visitor over 5,000 miles of coast line with | | | | However, there is more to Turkey than just |
| more than 300 blue flag beaches. Boat trips can | | | | beaches. The city of Istanbul marks the point |
| take tourists to one of the many secluded | | | | where Europe meets Asia and it is also the |
| beaches where crystal blue waters lap against | | | | European Capital of Culture for 2010. As a former |
| white sandy beaches with the backdrop of lush, | | | | capital of the Eastern Roman, Byzantine and |
| green forests. | | | | Ottoman Empires, Istanbul is a place rich in history |
| On Turkey's Aegean coast, Marmaris is already a | | | | with the highlights including the Blue Mosque and a |
| popular destination for British visitors. The sea | | | | trip by boat along the Bosphorus. |
| front is lined with restaurants and cafes in this | | | | Turkey has much to offer the visitor and while |
| lively resort. Nearby Icmeler offers the best | | | | the Euro remains strong against Sterling, UK |
| beach in the area. Bodrum is one of Turkey's | | | | visitors will continue to flock to Turkey in search |
| sophisticated resorts with a mix of nightlife, many | | | | of more value for their money. |