Alanya is the second largest City on this coast (after Antalya) and is often referred to as 'The Pearl of the Turkish Riviera'. To the east and west of Alanya lie inviting turquoise seas with inviting golden beaches. Taurus Mountains provide a breathtaking backdrop to this amazing unspoilt resort.

Alanya is a beautiful holiday resort of modern hotels, numerous fish restaurants and cafes, bars as well as large European supermarkets and wholesale stores. There is also the old town which is a maze of meandering streets and alleyways tempting shoppers with their colourful boutiques and stalls.

Alanya has a mild and tropical climate, the many natural seas and land caves, the wildlife parks, valleys and rivers are all worth seeing in this modern nature paradise.

Alanya experiences a typical Mediterranean climate with 310-320 sunny days per year. By comparison with other regions Alanya has special characteristics. Through the mountains in the East, North and West the cool winds from the interior are broken making it possible to bathe in the sea for over 10 months of the year. Given the ideal weather conditions and the extremely fertile land, Alanya plays host to a large range of tropical plants and fruits, which are cultivated all year round.

As well as its cultural and historical sights, Alanya has unbeatable beach life too. Beautiful sandy Cleopatra Beach lies to the west of the resort while the fine sands of Alanya Kekybut beach stretch to the east. A good range of water-sports are available too.

The nightlife is easy-going and relaxed with a wide choice of nightspots located at the edge of town.

The popular region of Bodrum is home to some of South Aegean's most attractive resorts. As the most upmarket holiday destination in Turkey, it is the place where the country's rich congregate to relax and enjoy themselves. Bodrum and its surrounding peninsula is a beautiful area, and a popular tourist destination boasting some of the best shopping in Turkey, combined with a wide selection of restaurants, bars and night clubs - making it a hive of activity in the busy summer months and popular with all people of all ages.

Bodrum's elegant cobbled streets, magnificent harbour and a world renowned castle make it an extremely popular area for property purchase. An added bonus of Bodrum is that most of the property plots on the peninsula (located 25 minutes drive from the centre), benefit from sea views.

It is easy to jump on a boat for the day, maybe take a trip to the Greek island of Kos. For a quieter location, the smaller peninsula resorts around Bodrum offer tranquillity, relaxed beaches and spectacular views.

The town of Bodrum is a 35-minute drive from Bodrum Milas airport.