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Turkey Holidays
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Ancient Greek and Ottoman ruins, exotic spice-scented bazaars, hundreds of miles of sandy beaches – a Turkey holidays let you explore a kaleidoscope of cultures.
East meets west
Mosques set against blue skies, round-the-clock nightlife and endless sunshine, east meets west head-on on holidays to Turkey, the land that straddles two continents. But all this isn't as far as you'd think, with flights from Dublin taking just over four hours. So, you can switch Ireland for Izmir's beaches and bazaars in no time.
Izmir area
Set on the Aegean Coast, Izmir is home to Kusadasi, with its white-sand beaches and impressive bazaar. From here, you’ll also be able to explore nearby destinations, like the ancient Roman city of Ephesus and its Temple of Artemis.
Bodrum area
The Bodrum peninsula sits to the south of Izmir and features lively resorts like Turgutreis, Bodrum and Gumbet, as well as plenty of sandy beaches.
Dalaman area
Head eastwards along the coast and you’ll come to Dalaman. Here, you can enjoy round-the-clock nightlife in the clubs of Marmaris or check out Olu Deniz’s famous Blue Lagoon.
Antalya area
On Turkey’s southwest corner, Antalya is known as the Turkish Riviera. It deals in white-sand beaches, hidden coves and cosmopolitan resorts, like Belek and Lara Beach, where the hotels are big and beautiful.
At a glance
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Discover the wonders of a Turkish bazaar in Kusadasi
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Spend the day on a sandy beach in Bodrum
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Party the night away in the clubs of Marmaris