Seas of Greece. Türkiye in summer: Aegean coast or Mediterranean What is the difference between the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean

Some exotic lovers, oddly enough, prefer to swim in dirty water. There are people who purposefully search for this type of “entertainment” on the Internet. And in Kuban, at the height of the velvet season, “dirty” tourism is gaining popularity. Last summer, many vacationers preferred extreme swimming in lakes of mud volcanoes to traditional relaxation on the beach and sea baths. By inheritance, the local Cossacks are engaged in the “dirty” business.

But still, fortunately, such originals are in a clear minority. Most of our compatriots, when planning to go to the coast, ask themselves the question: which sea should they go to in search of the most environmentally friendly sea bathing (bearing in mind popular tourist routes)? Oceanologist Nikita Kucheruk, Candidate of Biological Sciences, has compiled a “hygienic” rating of the seas, which we invite you to familiarize yourself with.

1. Seychelles and Caribbean islands

Secluded islands far from civilization are the best places for swimming. The water is perfectly clear. Near these islands the sea is very warm all year round, and there is very little food for marine life. So, if any product of human activity (domestic, oil pollution) gets into these heavenly blue waters, marine flora and fauna take these emissions as a pleasant addition to breakfast and sweep them away in an instant. Strong ocean currents near the islands help restore the ecological balance; the bottom, not far from the coast, abruptly drops into the depths - this also prevents emissions from stagnating. Although, in fact, there are few emissions: there is no industry, and the routes of oil tankers are far away.

2. Portuguese coast and Dead Sea

The Atlantic coast of Portugal is slightly inferior to the secluded islands. Low-waste industry, deep bottom and, moreover, the ocean - it is much more difficult to litter it than the sea. Along Portugal, the water is cleaned by a “branch” of the Gulf Stream. But it is not always safe to make long swims in the ocean, that is, it simply depends on the topography of the coastline. If there are reefs nearby and the depth of the water near the shore changes sharply, at high tide a strong undercurrent begins and the swimmer can be carried away into the open ocean.

As for the Dead Sea, it is also very clean, but there is no mention of any marine flora and fauna: the sea is so salty that no one lives there, no flowers, no fish, no algae. Yes, and you won’t be able to swim like a human being. True, the benefits from it, as we have already written, are immeasurable: not only the skin is treated here, but also rheumatism and depression.

3. Resorts of the Indonesian archipelago (Bali, Malaysia), Singapore, Australia

The beaches of Indonesia practically share an honorable second place with the Portuguese coast in our ranking. Tropical seas are very warm, and just like in the Seychelles, there is little food for marine life - so if some industrial waste gets into the water, the living creatures quickly eat it all up.

And at the same time, marine life is the only source of trouble. Communication with a jellyfish nicknamed the Sea Wasp with 5-6-meter transparent tentacles saturated with nerve poison will end in at least a burn.

Hated by snorkelers, sea urchins are found in great abundance. For example, it is better to stay away from the crazy handsome man nicknamed “diadem” - our expert oceanologist had personal contact with “diadem” and shared his impressions: “Like after a shelling.”

You also need to be careful with coral reefs: if you touch “fire” coral, at best you will get a burn (like after falling into a thicket of young nettles). On the beach you can come across a large cone-shaped shell of heavenly beauty, in which lives a mollusk - the owner of a deadly proboscis with which it kills fish. The person, of course, won’t fare well either. So it’s better to observe everything bright and beautiful from afar.

4. Eastern Mediterranean

An excellent place for lovers of ecological swimming and the freshest seafood: the sea there has hardly suffered from the costs of civilization. The Cretan and Greek beaches, as well as the Mediterranean beaches of Israel and Turkey, have the cleanest and most “living” sea in the entire Mediterranean. There is no industry, there are great depths around. A problem that the sea cannot cope with even in these areas is the frequent occurrence of plastic bags that do not decompose at all: the water is clear and they are clearly visible.

5. Mediterranean coast of Egypt

It would not have gotten a pass into our top five if the Nile had not actually stopped flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. About ten years ago, a plant called “water hyacinth” fell into the river, which quickly multiplied, and the Nile began to bloom. But this life-loving plant turned out to come from humid Florida, so it evaporates a lot of liquid, and in dry Egypt, water hyacinth, the bastard, evaporates all the remaining river water in large volumes, and all the rest of the water is used to irrigate fields and practically does not reach the sea - which and it’s good, because if it did, it would be with fertilizers. Thanks to such an environmental nuisance, the sea has become cleaner, and the water hyacinth is alive and well and has even adapted to the herbicide attacks of the Egyptian authorities.

6. Aegean and Red Seas

The Aegean Sea is relatively prosperous - due to the fact that the ratio of the catchment area (the entire area on land from where water is collected and flows into the sea) to the sea area is very favorable - 1:1, which means the proportion of industrial discharges is moderately modest. Swimming off the coast of Greece is not marred by any plankton, and freshly caught fish is very good.
Turkey's Aegean coast is becoming increasingly problematic, with sewage causing red tides to occur more frequently off the coast from Izmir to Istanbul. Layers of water rich in phosphorus and nitrogen rise from the depths of the ocean, because of which toxic (for both people and fish) microflora begins to rapidly multiply - the sea off the coast becomes brown-red in color. Tourists are not allowed to swim or eat seafood at this time, given the experience of local fishermen and bathers: due to swimming in the sea during red tides, they lose a total of 10 thousand working days a year, as reported by Greenpeace.

Despite the proximity of the Suez Canal, through which oil tankers sail, the Red Sea quickly “digests” pollution, like any tropical sea, where there is a lot of “hungry” algae, fish and other inhabitants and little food. Oddly enough, an oil spill is also considered a good snack for the tropical sea ecosystem. For example, after an oil spill during the US military operation Desert Storm, the sea recovered in a matter of months (for comparison: the northern seas take five to seven years to recover from a similar shock). And the warning about brightly colored fish and jellyfish still applies: don't grab them by their fins or tentacles. Moray eels (a type of eel) that hide in rocks bite like young bulldogs.

7. Mediterranean beaches of France, Spain and Italy

The Mediterranean Sea, of course, can handle everything. Although France, Italy and Spain are the source of three quarters of industrial and agricultural pollution that enters the Mediterranean Sea. But soon the forces of self-regulation by the sea will be exhausted: Greenpeace is already sounding the alarm - each of the ten beaches in the area from Cannes to Capri does not comply with European Union standards. Not to mention the sad facts: last year, dolphins washed up on this part of the coast, and due to the ubiquitous tourists, the populations of animals living on the beaches - the Mediterranean turtle and seal - have decreased by two to three times.

And by the way, lately local wildlife has been coping with alien marine plants worse and worse. For example, off the coast of the French Riviera and Italy (from Toulon to the Italian town of Imperia), the sea weed Caulerpa taxifolia (native of the tropics) began to multiply at enormous speed due to sea pollution by sewage. This weed produces a toxin that kills deep-sea algae. In general, you won’t get poisoned by seafood in these areas, but still don’t eat a lot of it: they contain slightly higher levels of mercury and heavy metals.

8. Adriatic Sea, coast of Tunisia and California

In the waters of the northern Adriatic and off the beaches of Tunisia, there is more chlorophyll than normal - when the water temperature rises above 25-26 degrees, the sea may bloom. Along the coastline in these areas, water exchange is not intensive, and industrial emissions linger longer. This is precisely the effect of the “ring current” that exists in any closed sea: the current along the shelf (the flat coastal part, just where the beaches are) carries with it all possible pollution and does not allow them to mix with the deep sea layers.

The Adriatic Sea is in a difficult situation - along with the waters of the Po River, waste from the rapid Italian industry enters it: in the late 90s, the volume of discharges became ten times more than half a century ago. So you should not choose the closed bays and lagoons of Trieste and Venice for swimming (you will probably be impressed by the fact that tons of algae are caught from the Venetian lagoon every year so that they do not emit unpleasant odors).

In California, the clarity and smell of the water is much better. Why then is the famous Sunset Beach not at the top of our rating? Due to the increasing frequency of red tides, during which the famous California oyster farms have to be closed.

9. Baltic Sea

Unfortunately, swimming there is not very pleasant - it’s a bit dirty. Baltic fish is also not of the best quality. And it’s not even about the Russian attitude towards ecology. Our legislation is quite strict (sewage treatment plants in big cities can be compared with Europe, and often not in favor of the latter). The geographical position of the Baltic Sea is to blame: it is surrounded by industrialized countries (Norway, Sweden, the Baltic countries), oil tankers sail along it. In addition, due to the low temperature of the water, it slowly recovers its strength after contamination.

10. Black Sea

Despite its inherent romantic aura of “the bluest in the world,” it lags behind in our ranking. And it seems hopeless: it is physically impossible to restore it. The ratio of the catchment area to the area of ​​the sea itself is the most unfavorable - 6:1, water exchange is very slow, and on top of everything else, the waters of the Danube flow here after traveling through three dozen European countries. At the Bulgarian resorts - Sunshine Bryag and Golden Sands - the sea is already completely brownish in color; last year the visibility was only 20 centimeters.

If you are going to swim in the Black Sea, it is better to go cold (up to 20-21 degrees): as soon as the water becomes warmer, the microflora (a possible carrier of infections) multiplies with tripled enthusiasm.

Swimming in a dirty sea can cause not only skin irritation, but also infectious diseases of the ear and nasopharynx, and in rare cases, dysentery and even cholera. But most experts agree that the European Union and Greenpeace set fantastically high environmental standards for the purity of sea water. In theory, this severity is justified, but we have never heard of a person swimming in the sea and immediately developing red spots or contracting cholera. So if you find out that the sea off the coast where you are going to relax is not completely clean, you simply should not sit in the water for 10 hours a day. But with fresh fish, be really careful. All marine life accumulates toxic substances in higher concentrations than water.

Of course, in order to disrupt the ecological balance of the world's oceans and all its seas, you have to try hard, but humanity seems to be trying hard: now the pleasure of swimming in clean and clear sea water and eating clean seafood is a rare luxury. But for now it's allowed.

Turkey is an extraordinarily beautiful country, combining mountain landscapes and warm seas, rich history and modern infrastructure.

Tourism here is very developed; millions of travelers from all over the world visit Turkey every year. The main advantages of holidays in the country are a huge selection of all-inclusive hotels, simplified and free visas, a large selection of inexpensive tours and a favorable climate.

Turkey is washed by four seas: the Mediterranean, the Aegean, the Black and the Marmara, but the first two are the most popular among tourists.

Comparing the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts of Turkey, it is worth noting that the main difference is the different climate and length of the season. The Aegean Sea is marginally cooler, with the tourist season lasting from about mid to mid-September. The Mediterranean Sea welcomes tourists from April to October.

Other differences:

• The Aegean Sea is characterized by a milder climate. The air is dry, a light breeze “imbat” almost constantly blows from the sea, so the summer heat is easier to bear.
• The west coast is a favorite destination for travelers from different parts of Europe, while the south is favored by Russian-speaking tourists. It is Turkey’s resorts on the Aegean Sea that are called “European Turkey”. The advantage of Mediterranean resorts is that in almost all of them the staff speaks fluently in our native language.
• The Aegean Sea is the cleanest that surrounds Turkey. The water here is a beautiful turquoise color, the temperature does not drop below 23°C.
• The nature of the two coasts is very different. The Aegean Riviera is much richer and more beautiful. There are cozy bays, mountain ranges that smoothly enter the water, coniferous forests, and small islands scattered along the entire coast.
• Historical and architectural monuments make resorts in Turkey on the Aegean Sea attractive to lovers of history and antiquity. The mausoleums of Tantalus and Mausolus, the temple of Aphrodite and Apollo, Ephesus, and Troy are located in this part of the country.

Main resorts of the Aegean Sea

The Aegean coast of Turkey is rich in resorts. These are big cities and small villages with cozy hotels of the European level. We will describe the most popular of them in more detail.

Kusadasi

The oldest resort town in Turkey, located on the Datca Peninsula. Suitable for a relaxing family holiday and wild travel through numerous villages. It will be interesting for fans of pirates, because this is where their main base was once located.

The citadels, towers and seaport still remind of the life of Barbarossa's supporters. When visiting the Aegean coast of Turkey, the resorts of Kusadasi, Didim and Cesme, do not forget to see the Pamukkale geothermal springs and Cleopatra's pool. A holiday here will cost you a little more than on the Mediterranean.

Didim

A young resort with white sand and a calm atmosphere. The beach extends for 65 km. Here you can find both cheap and cheap hostels. It is distinguished by an abundance of greenery, so hiking tours are often organized here.

The clean and gentle Aegean Sea contributes to a good holiday; Turkish resorts in the city of Didim boast entertainment programs, swimming pools, water parks, and attractions. Suitable for holidays with children. The main attraction of the city is the Temple of Apollo.

Bodrum

A town surprisingly reminiscent of. The landscapes here are breathtaking and will remain in your memory for a lifetime. The houses are white, scattered along steep slopes; the entrance to the water is often rocky, but in some places there are also gently sloping sandy beaches. You can go windsurfing or kitesurfing in the area around the city.

History buffs should definitely visit here, because the city is famous for its museums and ancient monuments. Bodrum is suitable for lovers of nightclubs and entertainment; the main club of the resort is Halicarnassus, famous throughout Europe. Young people prefer to relax in the city, but there are also many hotels aimed at tourists with children.

Marmaris

Marmaris is located at the junction of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. This is one of the most prestigious resorts, visited by lovers of active recreation and nightlife. Yachting and sailing are very developed here.

When choosing a Turkish resort on the Aegean Sea with a sandy beach, pay special attention to. The beaches are closed on all sides by capes and islands, so there are almost no waves. The smooth sandy entrance makes the resort attractive for families with children. Divers will love the surrounding area, which offers numerous underwater attractions and unique water inhabitants.

Marmaris is the most diverse resort. Depending on the location, you can find expensive, luxury and mid-range hotels. Young people, adventurers, couples and families with children relax here. From Marmaris you can go on a sea excursion to the islands of the Aegean Sea and visit Greek Rhodes.

Icmeler

This is a large village belonging to the resort of Marmaris. Perfect for those who like a calm, measured holiday. It differs from other resorts in the presence of mineral and thermal springs.

There is almost no noisy nightlife here; vacationers come to improve their health and take a break from the bustle of the city. Hotel prices near the springs are more expensive than in Bodrum or the Mediterranean coast.

You can get to the resorts of the Aegean Sea in Turkey by plane, arriving at one of the international airports of Izmir, Bodrum or Mugla. Holidays here are a little more expensive than the Mediterranean, but it is not for nothing that the unique beauty of nature, mild climate and historical monuments are so valued by European tourists.

Which sea in Marmaris is the Mediterranean or the Aegean?

Marmaris is a port city and resort in Turkey. The administrative center of the district of the same name. It is located on the Mediterranean coast in southwestern Turkey, in the province of Mugla (the border of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas is between Marmaris and Dalaman). During the 2014 tourist season, the city received about 2 million tourists from all over the world.

Marmaris is one of the popular resorts on the Turkish coast. The city of Marmaris is located in a picturesque bay, at the confluence of two seas: the Mediterranean and the Aegean, surrounded on all sides by hills and mountains with lush vegetation.

The exact date of the founding of Marmaris is not known; references to the city of Fiskos, which was on the site of Marmaris and was part of Caria, date back to the 11th century BC. Over its centuries-long history, the city belonged to the Persians, Romans, and Byzantium, and in 1424 it was annexed to the Ottoman Empire.

Until the 80s of the last century, Marmaris remained just a small fishing village, until French tourists sailed here from the neighboring island of Rhodes, who were delighted with the nature, sea and climate in this wonderful place and considered Marmaris an ideal place for tourism. Soon the first 4-star hotel in Marmaris, “Lydia”, was built. Since then, Marmaris began to develop rapidly and now it is a mecca for fun lovers and young people from different countries, a kind of Turkish Ibiza.

Geography of the resort

Marmaris stretches along the shore of a bay, surrounded on all sides by mountains. The entrance to the bay is protected by the island, so storms and strong waves never reach the shore. There is a regular ferry service to the Greek island of Rhodes. The city has several districts - Siteler, Armutalan, Merkez. Merkez is a district in the very center of the city. Armutalan (from the Turkish "Armut" - pear) - is located on the outskirts of the city. Icmeler is a small town, a district of Marmaris, located 15 minutes away.

Marmaris is located in the southwestern part of Turkey at the confluence of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean.

The Aegean Sea is part of the space lying between the Mediterranean area of ​​Turkey and Greece. The area of ​​territory adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea is the opposite sides of two neighbors. The Aegean Sea has access to the Black Sea through the Canakkale (Dardanelles) and Istanbul (Bosphorus) straits. This is a large peninsula, the Turkish shores of which are washed by the waters of both the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Marmaris is the answer to the question: “Where does the Aegean Sea end and the Mediterranean Sea begin?”

Located in Marmaris, a long, narrow peninsula separates the Mediterranean Sea from the Aegean Sea. In addition to the rich historical past and natural beauty of Marmaris, its geographical location has always played a big role in the life of the civilizations of the Mediterranean coast. The sea route connecting the islands of the Mediterranean Sea and the European mainland was also of great importance in the development of the inhabitants of the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The route of commercial ships going both west and east ran through the Aegean Sea.

To put it more boldly, we can say that the most beautiful bay of the Mediterranean Sea is Gökova Bay, which is located in the west of the Marmaris peninsula and washes the entire western coastline. This is the Aegean Sea! The eastern part of the peninsula juts out into the Mediterranean Sea with two tongue-shaped strips of land. Here the land branches into two capes, on one side Datca and on the other Bozburun. This is already the Mediterranean Sea! People coming from all four corners of the world are attracted to Marmaris not only by the sea and not only by the beauty of nature. And not only the abundance of rich historical monuments. There must be some other explanation for this attraction. It is best to give the floor to specialist researchers of the history of the Mediterranean Sea, who have proven themselves best in this field. For example, Fernand Braudel in the book “The Mediterranean Sea” wrote: “What is the Mediterranean Sea?

This is a thousand and one items in one place. This is not one landscape, but countless of them. This is not one sea, but several seas, smoothly passing from one to another. This is not one civilization, but a cluster of many civilizations.” And such a place, with numerous landscapes, seas and a haven for many civilizations, is Marmaris! The place of the ancient ships at the pier is now taken by multi-colored yachts and comfortable passenger boats, decorating the modernized piers. Planes are constantly arriving at the airport, one is landing, and the other is taking off at the same time. Tens of thousands of people of different nationalities and from different countries come here on vacation.

Climate and weather in Marmaris

The weather in Marmaris is particularly mild and dry. Quite low humidity (about 35%) is maintained throughout the resort and is due to the unique local microclimate. Marmaris seems to “settle” in a small, picturesque bay, which protects it from the negative effects of external climatic factors. There are mountains nearby, thanks to which the surrounding area is saturated with fresh mountain air.

In summer, the water and air in Marmaris warm up slowly, so real summer weather in Marmaris does not begin until May. In mid-summer it is also not recommended to stay at the resort for a long time - despite the mild climate, temperatures in July can rise above 40 degrees. In winter, the weather in Marmaris is somewhat rainy, but mostly warm. There are very rare cases when the temperature drops below zero. In winter, short-term occurrences of wet snow are also possible. The sky is mostly cloudy, although the sun often peeks through.

Winter

Winter weather in Marmaris is characterized by an average daily temperature of about 14-15 degrees. At night it gets significantly colder, the temperature drops to 6-8 degrees. Precipitation in Marmaris in winter occurs mainly in the form of short rains, but real downpours also occur. Precipitation in the form of snow is very rare, as are frosts. The sea at this time is usually warmer than the air - about 16 degrees. There are fogs in the mornings.

Spring

At the beginning of spring, it gets slightly warmer in Marmaris, although this is still far from the beach season. Water and air during the day in March usually stay at around 17 degrees, at night it is still cold - the air temperature drops to 8 degrees. This time is suitable for excursions for those people who do not tolerate heat well, since the number of rainy days is almost halved compared to the winter months.

Spring weather in Marmaris is marked by rising temperatures, both air and sea, and an increase in the number of clear, sunny days and, consequently, a decrease in precipitation. In April, the air in Marmaris during the day warms up to 20 degrees, but at night it is still cold - about 10 degrees, so warm clothes are a must. The water is also not warm enough for swimming - about 18 degrees. April in Marmaris is considered an excellent time for excursions, since rain at this time is rare and it is quite warm outside.

The weather in Marmaris in May is characterized by a significant decrease in precipitation, almost 10 times compared to the winter months. The average daytime temperature tends to be 26 degrees, and the night temperature is 14 degrees, which means you need warm clothes for cool evenings. At this time, you can easily burn in the sun, since the heat is not very noticeable with a light wind from the sea. But the sea in May is still cold - 20 degrees, so usually only the most hardy people swim in it in May; other tourists prefer heated pools. May is good for excursions for heat-loving people - it is already hot during the day, but there is no strong summer heat yet.

Summer

As summer approaches, the weather in Marmaris becomes hot and dry. In June, the air warms up to 30 degrees during the day, but often the thermometer creeps past 38 degrees. Evenings can still be chilly as temperatures drop to 18 degrees at night and sometimes a cool breeze blows in after sunset. Precipitation in June is minimal and averages 15 mm, so the sun is guaranteed during the day - you can get sunburned very quickly in June. The water in the sea is relatively cool - 22 degrees, so it is too early for children to swim in the sea in June.

The hottest months in Marmaris are July and August. During these two months, the average temperature is 33-34 degrees. And at lunchtime the temperature can exceed 40 degrees. Warm clothes for the evening are unlikely to be needed, since at night the air temperature rarely drops below 22 degrees. The sea in July and August warms up to 24-25 degrees. The summer months are not suitable for excursions - it is too hot. Although, compared with resorts such as Antalya or Alanya, Marmaris is drier, so the heat is somewhat easier to bear. Holidays in July and August, due to the optimal combination of water and air temperatures, are also considered good for fans of water sports: diving, rafting and windsurfing.

Autumn

With the beginning of autumn, the weather in Marmaris is no different from summer. In September, Marmaris has an average daytime temperature of 33 degrees, and at lunchtime around 40. At night the temperature drops to 20 degrees and there is a cool wind after sunset, so it’s worth bringing light trousers and something with long sleeves. The Aegean coast is colder than the Mediterranean, but in September the sea is not yet cold, the average water temperature in September is about 26 degrees.

At the beginning of October it is still sunny and warm enough to have time to sunbathe and swim - during the day it is about 25 degrees, the water is about 23 degrees, but in the second half of October the tourist season usually ends. At this time, the air temperature during the day drops to 23 degrees, the nights get colder to 14 degrees, and increasingly clouds appear in the sky and short-term rains fall. Warm clothes are required for the evening. October in Marmaris is suitable for excursions or thalassotherapy.

With the onset of November, the beach season in Marmaris finally ends. Daytime air and water temperatures drop to 20 degrees, and the number of rainy days increases several times. The nights become very cold - about 10-12 degrees.

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The Black Sea regions are considered one of the most popular for residents of the post-Soviet countries. Thanks to its unique location (the sea is located in several climatic zones), nature has created optimal conditions for versatile recreation. You can successfully spend time in a water park, on excursions, or simply lazing on the beach under the vigilant supervision of the summer sun. This corner is also suitable for a full-fledged vacation with family and children.

One of the main advantages of the reservoir is that there are practically no inhabitants dangerous to the human body. This makes it possible to safely swim a decent distance from the shore and spend a lot of time in the waves. Pediatricians recommend giving preference to the Black Sea if you are taking your baby to the “big water” for the first time. The local climate is very mild, and a change of location will not greatly affect the well-being of the children.

Another advantage of the local resorts is their reasonable price. Each guest will be able to choose accommodation, services and amenities to suit any budget. This makes holidays here one of the most budget-friendly. And most importantly, you don’t have to fill out a bunch of unnecessary documents and get a visa. Everything is within reach and does not require additional time or money.

No less popular among holidaymakers is the shore of the Azov Basin. The main advantages of local resorts include:

• cheapness
• salt content is significantly lower than in other resorts
• The reservoir is considered one of the smallest on the planet, which makes it a leader for families with children
• the presence of mud volcanoes that have healing properties

But there are also significant disadvantages to such a holiday. Visitors often encounter serious intestinal diseases, which develop well in such conditions. Therefore, if there is an opportunity to take your children to the Black Sea coast, you should take it.

Mediterranean resorts

The beaches of the Mediterranean basin are among the most popular and sought after among tourists from Europe and Asia. A wide selection of services, excellent service and picturesque nature - this is what these regions are famous for. At every step there are secluded beaches, amazing coves, which, without the slightest exaggeration, can be called paradise.

At the height of the season, life in the Mediterranean does not stop for a moment. Numerous tourists, for the first time in several months, put their bodies in harsh “Spartan” conditions: they sleep only a few hours a day, spending daylight hours in the water or on golden sand, and at night shaking the dance floor with wild dances. Russians especially love this type of holiday.

In addition to entertainment, every visitor to the Mediterranean gets a unique opportunity to get to know the history of countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain. It is thanks to this diversity that a vacation on the shores of this reservoir is considered one of the most desirable and elite, and no one would dare call the time spent here boring.

It is worth going to the Dead Sea, if only because it is unique in its kind. The concentration of salt in the water is so high that it does not allow swimming or diving. Despite the fact that plants and microorganisms do not live in the reservoir, for humans its waters are a real treasury of useful substances, salts and minerals. Healing mud and unique minerals will become your best friends for the entire vacation period. This place is more suitable than others for those who suffer from diseases of the respiratory system, nervous system, and are even susceptible to the negative effects of stress.

The coast attracts tourists from Russia and other countries with its pleasant climate and warm water, the temperature of which does not drop below 20 degrees even in winter. If you suffer from skin diseases, you should definitely choose this pond and spend several days, or better yet weeks, here.

At the same time, it is worth remembering: in the waters of the Red Sea there are dangerous sharks and barracudas, which pose a real threat to guests. Therefore, you should not neglect safety measures and swim away from the shore and safe areas.

If you prefer a relaxing holiday on uncrowded beaches, you should definitely get acquainted with the resorts of the Aegean Sea. In addition, a vacation spent in these parts will give you a unique opportunity to expand your horizons and improve your knowledge of history.

The Aegean body of water boasts the most impressive history. Civilization was born here; almost all Greek myths tell about these places.

What does a tourist get when arriving in these amazing places? First of all, these are amazingly clean waters and beaches that have no analogues in the whole world. The quality of the service leaves the most amazing impressions, and the total cost of the vacation allows you to think about returning to these fabulous places again and again.

The Turkish coast is considered especially popular for spending time. These regions are usually called Western Antalya and every year thousands of tourists eager for bright impressions and replenishment of vital energy come here.

First of all, choose a convenient resort. And this is understandable: the country is washed by 4 seas at once - the Mediterranean, Aegean, Black and Marmara, and each creates a special aura, has its own distinctive features and unique advantages. Which sea in Turkey to choose? Where will the child be most comfortable in a particular month? Let's get to know the resorts on the coasts of these seas a little closer and evaluate their advantages so that we can then choose the appropriate option.

Seas of Turkey: holidays all year round and for every taste!

Let's start with the fact that the world-famous Sea of ​​Marmara, unlike the other three seas, is internal, the main function of which is navigation: through the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits it connects the Black Sea with the Aegean and Mediterranean. In general, it is the Mediterranean Sea that occupies a leading position among those who go on vacation to this country. Popular family resorts in Turkey are also located on the Aegean Sea, but the water here is a little colder, and therefore the full holiday season is a little shorter than on the Mediterranean coast. As for the Black Sea, here you can have a great holiday with children, but not every adult will agree to splash around in the cool sea waves, even in early June.

The Mediterranean Sea is surrounded by three continents at once - Asia, Europe, Africa. Through the connecting Gibraltar it enters the Atlantic Ocean, and through the Suez Canal you can reach the Red Sea. The Mediterranean Sea is the saltiest of all 4 seas in Turkey and more than twice as salty as the Black Sea, which means it is very easy to learn to swim here. From May to November inclusive, the water temperature here does not drop below 21 degrees, and during the peak season (July-September) it reaches 28-29 degrees! Therefore, other resort towns in this region are overcrowded in the summer months. “Turkish Riviera” is a place of tourist pilgrimage for families with children.

The Aegean Sea is slightly cooler than its neighbor - it is still cold for children to swim here in May, but from June to September inclusive (and sometimes in October) the water temperature is comfortable - from 22 degrees and above. The northern coast is a little cooler than the southern one, but even there in July, August and September you can safely count on sea temperatures of 24 degrees. The sea ranks second in salinity after the Mediterranean. On the Aegean Sea there are such famous resorts as Bodrum, Marmaris, Cesme.

If we talk about the Black Sea, not many tourists come here on vacation with children. From June to early September, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming for both adults and children. The Black Sea climate causes relatively slow warming of water and air, as well as their fairly rapid cooling. This probably explains the fact that there are not many family hotels on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. However, an important advantage of the holiday can be considered quite low prices compared to top Turkish resorts. Turkish resorts on the Black Sea: Abana, Amasra, Samsun, Sinop, Trabzon, Yakakent, Gerze, Kurukasile, Rize, Fatsa, Hamsilos, Giresun.

Coast of Turkey: choose comfort!

The coast of each sea has its own characteristics. If you have planned, or Kemer, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, you should know that here the coastline stretches for just over 1.5 thousand km, and parallel mountain ranges reliably protect the resorts from the winds. When choosing a children's resort in the Mediterranean, be it Belek or Belek, you only need to consider the availability of convenient access to the sea and the proximity to certain entertainments and attractions that you want to visit with your child. A mild climate for 7 months of the year will allow your baby to improve his health even just before the winter cold.

The coast of the Aegean Sea is almost twice as long as the Mediterranean - 2.8 thousand km. Indented by bays and bays, of which there are many in this place, it is not protected by mountains. The mountain ranges are perpendicular to the coastline, so the beach season is slightly shorter than in the Mediterranean. The resort area is famous for its fashionable hotels, where you can safely count on a premium class vacation. There is beautiful nature and a wide range of entertainment, as well as historical and cultural places that are interesting for older children and adults to visit. or will be an additional plus for those who want to diversify their beach holiday with an excursion program to historical places.

By the way, it is preferable to go to the resorts of the Aegean Sea. Not visiting this stunning city is an unforgivable mistake. - are diverse and extremely interesting, since they lift the curtain on the brilliant time of the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent and simply introduce Europeans to the features of another culture. Sea and land trips in Istanbul will give you many exciting emotions and unforgettable impressions.

To summarize, we can say that children can swim in any sea in Turkey: it is safe, there is a huge selection of equipped sand and pebble beaches, convenient entry into the water, moderate salinity, and the absence of large waves. Sea air and sea water strengthen the body and fill every child with healthy energy.

In the summer months, the water temperature in all seas is extremely comfortable even for the smallest travelers. But young tourists can also enjoy swimming in May, September and even early November, only for this it is recommended to relax at the resorts of the most popular and most beloved by millions - the Mediterranean Sea.