http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Middle East , Turkey , Mediterranean en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 20:26:24 +0000 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:26:24 +0000 Experience convenience and flexibility while travelling with CarRentalAntalyaAirport.com services Each day a fairly large number of individuals couples and families visit the beautiful country of Antalya for business or travel purposes. The place definitely has to offer the best of everything then be it the transport services accommodations or places of interest. However as soon as you land http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Antalya/Serik/blog-785612.html Day 3 Bezirgan Saribelen GokceorenToday we decided to get up early and then take a break during afternoon when its really hot. Still we got up around 600 and left around 700. After a short downhill walk we reached Bezirgan We were hoping to get some breakfast here but the town looked closed. We did not really want to get off the trail so did not really go into the village. We though we wi http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Kas/blog-784397.html We have been travelling north along the coast. The towns vary markedly. My favourites are those with the cobbled streets and fishing village atmosphere. Of course some are highly geared to tourists and the worst look like the nasty side of Spain. We have seen the ugly tourists badly burned and in search of beer and fries Oh yes we have plenty of them at home too.I take the opportunity to swim i http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Kas/blog-784352.html Walking along the Lycia way part of it was a sort of last minute decision. We had thought about it when planning our Turkey trip but dismissed it as it would have involved lot of domestic travel and would take days away from other things. But true to our nature hikers at heart we curtailed other plans to accomodate the backpacking trip. Overall we hadnt planned much about the trip. We had http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Kas/blog-784093.html Kelendiris Ancient City is not open to the public yet. We took these pictures with a private permission. We took pictures while the ancient stones was cleaning. http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Mersin/blog-778717.html httpturkiyegezi.com Here is a new Cave which located AydincikMersin.We took these pictures with private permission from the local government. Aynaligol is a new restored cave and if you have a look the pictures which I added you can see How amazing it is.. http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Mersin/blog-778707.html Find best rentals with Flat4dayFlat4day is a website offering over 15.000 vacation rentals from all around the world launched in December 2011... http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Antalya/blog-776992.html Side the Pearl of the Pamphylian PlainThe Mediterranean resort Side located on a narrow Antalyan peninsular remembers powerful rulers and mighty kingdoms that had existed long before the Turks conquered the area... http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Side/blog-774771.html Turkey is a beautiful country. One of the greatest appeals of Turkey is its direct connection with the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles together these two waterways form a water link between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Thislocation of both land and sea makes the climate in Turkey exceptional for vacationing. On average the summer climate in Turkey is one that is dry and hot with a mo http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Gocek/blog-773973.html Woolly has packed his trunk he made so much mess and left everything on the floor so we had to repack it We have come to our last hours in Turkey for now. Last night started out well. Ian and I went out for a meal we were met with chaos when we got back Woolly says HOME ALONE its the last night what did they expect Ok have to admit I might have gone over the top probably http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Alanya/blog-773952.html Having spent an interesting night in the Dianara Hotel Kemer the town closed down completely at 6pm and the bar in the hotel at 7pm We were presented with a good Turkish breakfast which included a pastry filled with chilli scrambled eggs different but not bad at all. Packing everything into the car we drove the 15km to Phaselis. Turning off the D400 we entered a wonderful pine forest. P http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Antalya/Serik/blog-773729.html I39m also planning to visit Turkey. Any suggestions on where to go what to do Thanks http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Olympos/blog-773454.html Taking the D400 in an easterly direction we opened the car windows and sped towards Perge. Passing hundreds of road side sellers with succulent strawberries and huge bags of oranges there was plenty to see. From the hotel complexes to the small one room dwellings and the lone cows on any piece of grass. The traffic lights fascinated Woolly. Woolly says They count down When red they count d http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Antalya/Serik/blog-773429.html Alanya TurkeyTourism has become one of the major past times in our world over the past one hundred years... http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Alanya/blog-773163.html Heading eastwards along the D400 we decided to spend the day looking at Aspendos and Side two of biggest tourist attractions in the Antalya region.Woolly says A chance to take to the stageTurning right off the main road we followed the sign posts to Aspendos pulling into the car park. Woolly didnt look all together impressed.Woolly says It appeared to be a large wall with nothing http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Side/blog-772964.html Sitting proudly on the peninsula of Alanya sits the castle. With the sun shining and not a cloud in the sky we set of to explore. Although possible to walk up to quite a big walk Woolly refused to walk up and down so we picked up a taxi which took only a few minutes to arrive at the castle gates.Woolly says Im sure all this walking isnt good for me It was a fun ride to the top going http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Alanya/blog-772781.html With some clouds in the sky and a light drizzle of rain we continued on our route back to Alanya. Having looked at the map we spotted the location of Syedra.Woolly says this looked like a really good idea WRONG turning off the main road we headed towards a mountain in the distance. With the road becoming a dirt track narrower and narrower with a huge drop down the mountainside Ian tried to http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Alanya/blog-772711.html Waking to the sun streaming through the window and a glorious view of Kizkalesi Castle was a joy to behold.Woolly says had a slight headache not sure whyWe arrived on the hotel veranda for a beautiful if simple breakfast with bread rolls to die for having cost 72TL for a night including breakfast approximately 29 GBP it was a bargain the owners were lovely and very sweet and the vi http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Mersin/blog-772710.html Wanting to see more of Turkey we decided to hire a car and head towards Kizkalesi east of Alanya and approximately 400km away having done some research we knew that there were loads of Roman ruins and plenty of castles to see and investigate. Having booked our vehicle on line with a large international car company we gathered together enough to last a night out collected Woolly from his cosy be http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Mersin/blog-772586.html Another glorious day in Alayna so we decided to take Woolly to the beach on the other side of the castle Kleoprata Beach.Woolly says Ive heard lots of good reports on this beach it was slightly windier than the Keykubat side no mountain to protect us from the wind and to be fair that was the only difference sat and chilled for a bit before Jo and Ian took me to the Damlatas Cave http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Alanya/blog-771415.html