Not all countries on our planet can boast of having access to the sea, and only one country, Turkey, has a coastline bordering simultaneously with the four seas. Its territory is surrounded by water from three sides: in the south, in the west and in the north. Only in the east Turkey borders with Iran, Georgia and Armenia, and in the southeast with Iraq and Syria. All its other shores are washed by the waters of four seas: the Mediterranean, the Aegean, the Marble and the Black. Speaking of which sea is better in Turkey, there is no definite winner. Each of them has a number of advantages. And the decision, where to go to have a rest, will depend only on the preferences of tourists.
Black Sea coast of Turkey
Knowing how many seas wash Turkey, we can assume that on the coast of any of them you can swim, rest and take sun baths year-round. However, it is the Black Sea, whose coastline in Turkey has about 1600 km, does not have the most favorable climate in comparison with the rest of the coasts. Only in summer, the water in the sea warms up to a comfortable temperature, so that you can swim in it. The resort towns of the Black Sea coast, among all the seas washing Turkey, prefer the Turks themselves. The most popular of them are Trabzon , Ordu, Kars.
What is curious, the Turks once gave the name "inhospitable" to the Black Sea coast. But with the climate in this part of the country this is not connected. Many centuries ago the Black Sea was inhabited by very warlike tribes who fought bitterly for their lands.
The Sea of Marmara in Turkey
The Marmara Sea in Turkey is entirely located on the territory of the country. It has world-class significance, connecting the Black and Mediterranean seas through the straits of the Dardanelles and the Bosporus. On the shores of the Marmara Sea is the city of Istanbul - a major shopping center. The total length of the coastline is 1000 km.
The sea acquired its name from the island of the same name, on which the development of deposits of white marble. Tourists can book an excursion to the island to see with their own eyes how to get marble.
Fans of sandy beaches can relax at the resort Tekirdag, the island of Turkel, or in the town of Yalova, which is famous for its thermal springs.
Coast of the Aegean Sea in Turkey
The Aegean Sea is part of the Mediterranean Sea, and yet the border between them can be seen. The waters of the Aegean Sea are slightly darker, and the current is more turbulent.
The Aegean Sea is considered to be the cleanest sea in Turkey. On its coast are the world-famous resort towns: Marmaris, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Izmir, Didim and Chismye. The beach season here, however, begins a little later than on the Mediterranean coast, because
Mediterranean coast of Turkey
The coastline of the Mediterranean Sea in Turkey stretches for 1500 km. A favorable climate, snow-white sandy beaches and warm waters annually attract a huge number of tourists, travelers and diving enthusiasts to the Mediterranean coast.
On the Mediterranean coast in Turkey are the most famous and best resorts, making this region even more attractive for holidaymakers. Among them are Kemer, Antalya, Alanya, Belek, Side and Aksu.