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throughout Europe in the sum-
mer months. It is large, lively and
characterised by its mass of white
low-level buildings that snake
around its coves and its fairytale
castle. It is the location of the
mausoleum of King Mausolos,
one of the Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World. See p. 123.
Çanakkale, which
lies along-
side the Dardanelle Straits in the
Marmara region, is famous for its
links with the Trojan Horse and
the battles of Troy. See a recon-
struction model at Hisarlik. It
also has some fascinating
fortresses, including the 15th-
century Çimenlik Fortress, Bigali
Castle, Kilitbahir Castle and
Seddul Bahir Castle, all of which
your children will love. There's a
particularly good archaeological
museum too. See p. 92.
Çe@me is
famed for its spec-
tacular beaches and safe waters
for swimming. Its Castle of St
Peter perches on its quayside,
and the town seems to radiate
from its gardens. Attractive and
relatively compact, Çe
@
me has a
cultural edge and hosts several
international music and art
festivals during the year. See
p. 125.
Dalyan and Dalaman
are in the
stretch of coastline famed for its
thermal mud baths, rock tombs
that date back centuries and the
pretty, protected Iztuzu Beach, a
nesting ground to the endan-
gered caretta caretta turtle. It has
a good choice of hotels too. See
p. 125.
Fethiye lies
where the
Mediterranean and the Aegean
coastal regions meet. It is close
to the mighty Saklikent gorge
and the ancient site of Xanthos,
both of which offer a good day
out. It has a lively bazaar in the
Paspatur district, along with
good beaches and safe waters
that nestle in a wide bay. Look
out for the Lycian tombs in the
cliffs. This place is ideal for a
family excursion. See p. 155.
Kemer is
a sophisticated
Mediterranean resort, noted for
its fine restaurants, marina and its
glorious Kemer Beach. While
pebbly, its waters are safe for chil-
dren to swim and have fun in.
The smaller resorts of Beldibi and
Tekirova are nearby. See p. 157.
Ku@adası is
a popular tourist
hotspot that revolves around its
marina and cruise-ship port. It is
known for its outstanding diving
facilities, along with its Blue Flag
beaches, coves and the island
that rests just a walk away from
the quayside over a causeway:
Pigeon Island is pretty and home
to hundreds of birds and a fort
that looks as if a miniature ver-
sion should be in a playroom.
See p. 126.
Marmaris
was an important
Dorian city in ancient times.
Today it has a modern, cosmo-
politan feel and attracts holiday-
makers by the plane-load. It is
known for its lively nightlife,
beaches and its good choice of
hotels and holiday complexes.
See p. 126.
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