| "The Aegean, sea of many a green. It is sea of love
and wine." Homer - Ilias |
You can merge with it into the history
In this part of the Mediterranean, at the mouth of the Aegean, the sea is an extraordinary
colour. By day the open sea is a dark indigo, towards evening taking on a pink tone which makes you realise what
Homer meant by the "wine red sea'. Nearer into the shore the sea shimmers in a myriad shades of blue, turquoise
and sometimes almost green, and the water is so clear that in the right light the sea bed is visible even at depths
of over 10 metres.
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Turkey's Aegean shores are among the loveliest landscapes in the country.
The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea, abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded
by olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods. Dotted with idyllic fishing harbours, popular holiday villages and
the remains of ancient civilizations attesting to the inheritance of more than 5,000 years of history, culture
and mythology, this region offers a holiday with something for everyone - nature lovers, sun worshippers, photographers,
sports-enthusiasts, sailors and archaeologists. Along the whole length of the coast, accommodation to suit every
taste and price-range can be found.
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