Dorling Kindersley - DK Eyewitness Top 10 Turkeys Southwest Coast (Pocket Travel Guide)

This DK Top 10 guide is one of a new generation of illustrated travel-guide eBooks that guarantees you make the most of your visit before, during and after your stay. Use this eBook both to plan your trip and explore your destination when visiting. So, before you depart, browse the citys highlights, check out the themed sightseeing lists or simply tap through the guide and be inspired.

The best way to explore this guide is to begin at the main table of contents. The first section of the eBook shows you, quite simply, the best sights in the destination. This is followed by: Top 10 of Everything themed Top 10 lists that allow you to make the most of your time away; Around the Destination must-see sights, area by area; Streetsmart essential practical information; and the General Index (a great alternative to Search when you need to quickly look up a keyword or specific sight).

Shorter contents lists appear at the start of every section in the guide, and are designed to make chapter navigation quick and easy. You can jump back to these by clicking on the chapter-heading links that sit with an arrow icon at the top of every article.

There are dozens of useful, easy-to-use maps at the back of this eBook. Select the "View map" links thoughout the guide to see larger-scale versions fill your screen.

As you use this guide, create a personalized itinerary by bookmarking the sights, venues and activities that are of most interest, giving you the quickest possible access to everything youll need for your time away.

Turkeys Southwest Coast Highlights

With fascinating ruins, top-class tourist facilities and superb weather virtually guaranteed, this glorious stretch of coastline has something for everyone. Resorts ranging from compact and exclusive to large and bustling offer all-inclusive packages, while independent visitors can opt for comfortable hotels or self-catering accommodation in tranquil seaside locations. The broad variety of activities and excursions available in high season means there neednt be a dull moment.

Antalya

Established as a naval base for King Attalus II in the 2nd century BC, Antalya evolved under alternating periods of Christian and Muslim domination that ended with its absorption into the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Today, vast hotels and apartment blocks line the citys superb beaches at Konyaalt and Lara, and the regions farmland and greenhouses provide over 60 per cent of Turkeys fruit and vegetable needs. The enormously atmospheric Old Town (Kaleii) remains the focus for visitors to this vibrant city.