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The region, bathed in sunshine for 300 days of the year, is a paradise for sunbathing, swimming, and sports activities like wind surfing, water skiing, sailing, mountain climbing and spelunking.

Yacht and sand beach

At Aqua Park, on the eastern coast, every kind of water sport is available, including exciting water slides.

In March and April you can ski in the morning, eat a delicious lunch of fresh fish at Antalya's marina and sunbathe, swim or wind surf in the afternoon. You can see wildlife - deer and mountain goat - that are under a conservation program in Duzler Park, north of Antalya.

Shopping at a local store

Also in the region, trapped in the mountains 1,050 meters above sea level, is beautiful Lake Saida, an ideal location for relaxation and cooling off on the sandy beaches or in the lake side cafes, hotels and restaurants

.Giant cedar trees grow in Kizildag National Park, south of Yalvac. amid one of Turkey's most splendid landscapes.

The entire length from Konyaalti Beach to the Kirlangic Peninsula is 4 national preserve, the Bey Daglari (Olympos) National Park. Kemer, resort town has been carefully designed to blend in with the surrounding scenery and offers an ideal environment for a wonderful holiday. The fully-equipped Kemer marina allows yachtsmen to enjoy the unspoiled bays and beaches south of the town. Shoppers will delight in the wonderful range of high quality souvenirs for sale. A beach promenade north of the marina has steps down from its cafes and shops leading directly to the beach. Kerner Beach is a Blue Flag beach.

Kaleici Yacht Harbor, Antalya

South of Olympos, tranquil waters and sandy beaches line the Bay of Cavus where you can water ski on calm waters, discover the colorful marine life or explore the incredible sea caves on the northern shore.

Dalyanagzi, the ancient harbor of Andriace, west of Demre, has a good beach for swimming and sunbathing. Notice the busts of Faustina and Hadrian next to an ancient storage shed. The swimming and diving are excellent in the clear cool water around Kas.

Swimmers and sunbathers alike enjoy Belek, a modem luxurious holiday center and golfer's paradise, 40 km from Antalya. The National Golf Club located in Belek features a wide variety of water sports as well as a championship 18-hole golf course and 9-hole academy course. Visitors may sample some of Turkey's finest cuisine and enjoy open air discos for evening entertainment.

Aquapark, Antalya

The large and popular resort center of Alanya lies at one end of a rocky promontory which juts out into the Mediterranean between two long sandy beaches.

Avsallar (Incekum), about 25 km from Alanya to the west, is a holiday resort center with fine sandy beaches.