Which resort in Turkey is better to choose for a trip with children and what to consider?

Turkish resorts are very popular among Russians. They are available, not ruinous for the family budget, quite comfortable and well adapted for children's activities. There is everything here - nature, and the sea, and entertaining excursions, and you don’t need to fly to the ends of the earth. Turkey is very close.

Rest in Turkey has an important plus, which for many is decisive - the absence of a visa regime. In other words, getting a visa to enter this hospitable and beautiful country is not required. More precisely, in advance is not required. Visa is issued at the airport. This is very convenient - especially if the vacation “happened” suddenly, they were not prepared for it (or a burning tour turned up with a very decent discount).

To get to Turkey, it is not necessary to first go to Moscow, direct flights to this warm country are carried out from many large cities of Russia, besides there are a lot of charter flights. Flight time from different airports is different, but in general it will not take more than 2-4 hours. The only exception is the Far Eastern region, from where tourists will have to fly almost 11 hours.

In Turkey, 99% of hotels have an all-inclusive system. Many hotels offer a separate buffet for children. The family on vacation will not have to wrestle with where and how to feed the child.

Another advantage in favor of Turkey is the attitude of the local population to receive tourists. The Turks did not rely only on ancient ruins and palaces, which they have in abundance, and also decided not to rely on the charm of the sea, and therefore created a very strong and developed base for active recreation. Here you can go diving, rafting, and surfing, you can go on a jeep safari, try your hand at sailing, parachuting, and in the winter - to practice alpine skiing.

Turkey is a country of souvenirs. Without magnets, textiles, amulets, jewelry from this country to leave quite difficult. Prices are not fixed, as local merchants love and appreciate buyers who skillfully and aggressively bargain.

The disadvantages of rest in Turkey include the overcrowding of beaches at the height of the season.. Sometimes finding a place for comfortable bathing and sunbathing is simply impossible. Another minus is the local mentality, which has a strong passion for deception. With all the Turkish hospitality here, every trader, waiter and taxi driver just dream of choosing a convenient moment, so that at least for half a dollar, but to deceive a tourist. You should be very careful - check checks, make sure that all promised services are provided in full.

The language barrier in Turkey is quite noticeable. Most of the Turks do not know English, but those who have been working in tourism for a long time know the main Russian phrases, and therefore it’s hard to explain at the hotel, but it’s possible, but outside the tourist areas the situation becomes quite deplorable.

The tourist season in Turkey begins to gain momentum in May. At this time, you can enjoy excursions without crowds, visit health resorts and get pleasant and useful procedures. If you want to go to the sea, it is best to go to Side or Alanya in May, then the water temperature already reaches 20-22 degrees. At this time, it is best to go to relax with small children, because the Turkish sun is not very merciless yet, and the wind is warm.

In June, the main tourist season begins, and almost everywhere the sea becomes very warm - up to 24 degrees. In July and August in Turkey, the influx of tourists, prices rise. But there is no need to wait for surprises from the weather, it is stable: the air temperature is almost everywhere around +30, the water temperature is 24-25 degrees.

In September, the heat declines, but the sea is still warm. This time is also ideal for family tourism with young children. You can swim and sunbathe until mid-October, but then the weather will begin to change rapidly: in the evenings it is already quite cool, sometimes it rains.

November and December are the right time for shopping and health treatments. In January begins the ski season, which lasts until March. April is the month of calm, at this time there are the lowest prices for holidays in Turkey. It is still slushy in Russia in April, and in this country everything is already blooming and fragrant, this time can be devoted to informative rest, having passed with as a child on the most interesting sights.

This is the most popular resort in Turkey, the undoubted advantage of which (in addition to the soft sand on the beaches) is considered to be close to the international airport. The resort is perfect for outdoor activities, as well as for a leisurely pastime with children of different ages.

This resort is quite popular among Russians. It is more suitable for holidays with children than for noisy parties of youth companies. There are, of course, nightclubs and adult entertainment, but traditionally most of the guests here are parents with children. The resort is located close to interesting historical sites - former pirate caves and fortresses, and therefore there is quite an interesting excursion tourism.

Very quiet and measured resort where time passes slowly. Here are gorgeous pine forests, fragrant eucalyptus, which is why the largest number of hotels with medical services is concentrated in Belek. If the main purpose of the vacation is not treatment, but rest, then it should be taken into account that it will be more interesting for older children. For them there are plenty of opportunities - lessons surfing, sailing, climbing.

Great resort, but it is not suitable for kids. The beaches here are mostly pebbly, but the infrastructure for active recreation is very developed, so this resort is the best choice for young people and families with teenagers.

Great place for educational recreation. There are so many antiquities and attractions that are enough for several vacations in a row. The beaches are covered with soft golden sand, the water is clear and transparent. These factors make the resort quite attractive for families with children of any age.

Resort for lovers of clear water, great depth and golden sand. Here is concentrated the center of yacht sports in Turkey, and therefore with a teenager you can have fun here, which can not be said about babies. But hotels in Marmaris offer excellent children's infrastructure.

Resort for lovers of extreme entertainment, such as paragliding or scuba descent into an underwater cave. Here, cozy bays, secluded beaches, here will appeal to all lovers of peace and tranquility.

The favorite resort of all who go not just lie on the beach, but have fun in a big and noisy company. Here an incredible number of clubs, restaurants and cafes. For families with children, who at least want to sleep in silence at night, it is better to go to the western part of Bodrum, it is much calmer here.

The beaches in Turkey are diverse - and sometimes quite unexpected.There are sandy, pebbly, rocky beaches, there are even places for swimming, carefully rolled into the asphalt and filled with concrete. With children, it is best to choose sandy ones. To do this, you can use the list compiled from reviews of family tourists:

• Patara. This beach in the resort of Fethiye is considered one of the best not only domestically, but throughout Europe as a whole. There is not just sand, and white sand. The beach is well equipped, and in the cafe on the beach there are very affordable prices for lunch and dinner. Find a beach is simple, just focus on a small town of the same name.
• Belek beaches. Almost all the beaches of this resort are covered with yellow sand. The length of the beaches - about 20 kilometers. Sprawling palm trees grow on the beaches, and the descent into the water is smooth and gently sloping, due to which the water near the shore always warms up better. Children will be quite comfortable here.

On these beaches you have to be more careful - there is always the risk of stepping on a sea turtle egg. It was Belek that these creatures were chosen to continue the race. The Turks declared the beaches of Belek a natural reserve zone.

• Antalya beaches. In this resort area, almost all beaches have sandy and sandy coverage. Especially families with children fell in love with Lara Beach, which is located on the outskirts of the city (in a place called Kundu). The entrance to the water is very smooth. There are breakwaters. It is incredibly clean here, since the algae and all that the tourists left after the rest, local cleaners eliminate twice a day - in the morning and in the evening.
• Beaches Side. This region of Turkey is also famous for its sandy beaches, many of which are distinguished by golden quartz sand. The water near the shore is clear, and the descent into the water is “childlike”, smooth. Most often families with children are recommended beach near the village of Kumkoy. There are a lot of kids, there are trampolines and small inflatable water rides.
• Beaches of Alanya. Going to Alanya, you need to be especially careful, because at this resort there are beaches with a variety of surfaces. Sometimes even the neighboring beaches can be completely different - one is rocky and the other is sandy. Children will be comfortable on the beach of Cleopatra, it is located in the west of the city. There is not only sandy beach, but also the seabed. A little inferior to the beach near the village Incekum.
• Marmaris beaches. Here with sandy beaches things are worse, but only quantitatively. Qualitatively available beaches have a lot of advantages that are not in places of rest in other resort regions.

With children you can go to the beach of Cleopatra Island. Here the sand is white-ash, this is found only in some paradises of North Africa. Fine sand awaits holidaymakers on Iztuzu beach, which is located 14 kilometers from the city of Dalyan.

Far from the city of Marmaris, the beach (40 kilometers) is located in the village of Sarygerm. It has several quite comfortable hotels.

It’s not very difficult to choose a hotel in which good conditions for children's recreation will be created in Turkey - the choice of hotels is large, the service is quite acceptable. To make it easier to choose, you can see the rating of the most "children's" hotels in this country. Many parents leave positive reviews, recommend these places for family holidays.

In each of the hotels there are children's clubs, animators work, There are children's training groups, coaches, a children's menu in the restaurant, cots in the room and separate pools with water slides:

• "Delphin Hotel Botanik 5 *" (Alanya);
• "Utopia World Hotel 5 *" (Alanya);
• IC Hotels Green Palace 5 * (Antalya);
• "Fame Residence Lara & Spa Hotel 5 *" (Antalya);
• “Alva Donna Exclusive Hotel & Spa 5 *” (Belek);
• Maritim Pine Beach 5 * (Belek);
• "Vogue Hotel Bodrum 5 *" (Bodrum);
• "Rixos Premium Bodrum 5 *" (Bodrum);
• "Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa 5 *" (Dalaman);
• Tui Biue Sarigerme Park 4 * (Dalaman);
• “Euphoria Aegean Resort & Spa 5 *” (Izmir);
• "Paloma Club Sultan Ozdere 5 *" (Izmir);
• “Alva Donna World Palace 5 *” (Kemer);
• Akka Alinda Hotel 5 * (Kemer);
• Sealight Resort Hotel (Kusadasi);
• "Richmond Ephesus 5 *" (Kusadasi);
• "Julian Club Hotel 4 *" (Marmaris);
• Hotel Aqua 5 * (Marmaris);
• Otium Eco Club Side 5 * (Side);
• "Club Hotel Turan Prince World 5 *" (Side);
• "Club Tuana Fethiye 5 *" (Fethiye);
• "Club & Hotel Letoonia 5 *" (Fethiye).

All Turkish hotels offer their guests all-inclusive meals. To provide the child with tasty and fresh food, it is necessary to clarify in advance whether there is a separate children's table with a children's menu in the selected hotel. Most hotels in the category of 4 stars and above have their own water attractions (and even water parks).

Choosing a hotel, pay attention to the distance from the sea. BIt means that the distance is quite long or the road to the sea is very difficult, which will be a clear disadvantage for families with children. You can not worry about the beach inventory, because in hotels with their own bathing places, sun loungers, umbrellas and towels are provided to vacationers for free.

Specify what age limit is valid for children who can attend a mini club. Are there separate groups for children from 3 to 5 years old that children of 6-7 years and older can offer in the club? In some hotels at the height of the season there are teen clubs for children from 12 years old.

If you want to go to Turkey by savages, then you will surely face the question of where to live. Rent apartments in this country cheaply in the summer months will not work - the Turks overestimate the cost of real estate, even if the house is rural and is located at a considerable distance from the sea.

You can find a budget option without intermediaries, but this is not as easy as it seems. The surest way to be trapped, to remain without a roof over your head and lose money - is to choose the first ad on the Internet. In Turkey, a very developed fraud in the real estate market.

It is best to look for housing for rent on sites that are engaged in buying and selling real estate in Turkey. Usually help realtors who sell Turkish real estate and are engaged in its subsequent lease. Advertisements on this site are not always displayed on the intermediary, sometimes the data of the owner is indicated.

In Turkey, there are many children's camps that take Russian children with pleasure during the holidays. Go to them can youth up to 22 years. Standard shift lasts 14 days. Children are organized by organized groups on the basis of available hotels. The children are watched by teachers and educators, every day having a rest thought out to the smallest detail.

When choosing a camp, pay attention to age restrictions, living conditions, meals and reviews about the camp. Camps in Turkey are different - language, educational, mathematical, sports, youth, dance and so on. The most popular among Russians are represented in this list:

• "Adakula" (sports, for teenagers from 14 years old and for young people from 18 to 22 years old);
• "Naughty Orange" (beach, for children from 7 years);
• "Hummingbird" (sports, for children from 7 to 18 years old, for young people up to 23 years old);
• "Russian speech" (creative, cognitive, for children from 10 to 16 years);
• "Banana Club" (entertaining, wellness, for children from 16 years and young people up to 22 years).

Entertainment in Turkey enough even on site.If a beach holiday and a pool with slides at the hotel are already bored, it's time to go and find out something new. You can go on typical excursions, and you can plan your trips yourself. If you choose the second option, you should know where with a child in this country it is desirable to be, so that you can remember the rest for a long time:

• Dolphinarium "Dolphin Park" (Bodrum). Here you can go with a one-year-old baby, and with a teenager - dolphins, sea lions and walruses will not leave anyone indifferent. For an additional fee after the presentation you can feed the inhabitants of the dolphinarium, ride dolphins.
• Aquapark "Aqua Fantasy" (Kushanasy). Large and interesting water park has in its arsenal 21 slides for adults and five rides for kids. The highest hill here has a height of 222 meters. On the territory of the water park, animators work all day, and you can eat in one of the many cafes in the park.
• "Sealanya Sea Park" (Antalya). This marine park provides an opportunity not only to swim in plenty, but also to acquaint you more closely with many marine creatures. Interactive aquariums contain only safe animals that will not cause any harm to children.
• Amusement park "Vialand" (Istanbul). In this park you will find more than 50 rides, including water, a big stage, where festivals and concerts take place, several thematic zones designed for children of different ages. Usually visiting the park takes a whole day.
• Museum of Underwater Archeology (Bodrum). The museum itself is located in the castle of St. Peter, it contains the greatest collection of finds from the bottom of the sea. Much of what (since the Bronze Age) has ever sank in shipwrecks is presented at this exhibition. The museum consists of 13 large halls. To see everything and listen to interesting stories of the guide, it will take several hours.
• Dinopark (Kemer). In the forest area near Kemer 28 dinosaurs settled down. All are made in full size, they growl, flapping their wings, opening their mouths, moving. The child will be satisfied. And after an interesting excursion, you can also ride on thematic attractions and take part in the most genuine archaeological excavations.
• Alanya Amusement Park. This park is designed for children of preschool age. All attractions here are safe, bright and adapted for kids. Younger students are offered a ride on the rolledrome.

In addition, it is advisable to visit the aquarium in Antalya. At the same resort with teens you can go rafting on the mountain river Kepruchai. In Kusadas, adults and children are waiting for an amazing museum of locomotives, and in Istanbul - a toy museum and a real snow town where you can play snowballs and go skating. In Side, attention is worthy of a large Discovery Park, and in Antalya - a valley of sandy figures.

From educational excursions with children, trips to Ancient Ephesus, Xantos, the ancient city of Phaselis, the Princes' Islands, the house of Saint Virgin Mary, the ancient city of Side and Pamukkale are recommended. And that's not all.

Special vaccinations before a trip to Turkey is not necessary. It will be quite enough that there is in the preventive vaccination map. Those traveling with children in the midst of the summer season, it makes sense to be vaccinated against rotavirus, which is often found on the crowded beaches in the water.

Acclimatization of the child will not be long and difficult, since the Turkish climate is an improved version of the Russian south. It is soft and easily tolerated even by little ones.

Baby food for babies up to the year is sold in large shopping centers, in large pharmacies.

Usually reviews about family holidays in Turkey are positive. Many parents prefer to return to this country almost every vacation, because for children it is as comfortable and interesting as possible. Moms and dads warn other tourists with children against carelessness on excursions - they can steal things, money.

It's hard enough to communicate with local doctors, say those who happened to deal with them. The language barrier and the lack of extended insurance will make the treatment of a child very expensive and difficult. So it is advisable not to stint and to issue extended medical insurance, at least for a child, before departure.

Many hotels are located quite far from the airports, the trip takes several hours, which is painful for young children. Experienced tourists are advised to pay special attention to this item.

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