Discovering Turkey's autumn warmth

The autumn, a season of falling leaves, wind chills after the summer, which is easy to do, as Turkey's coasts still offer you hot summer days, especially during September.

Accepted as some of the best months of the year for a sunshine-filled holiday, September and October give tourists pleasant weather, warm seas and crowd-free beaches across the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.

Sea temperature in these months is generally the same, but air temperature is much more relaxing than July or August, so for perfect weather in which to lie on beaches and enjoy the sun with a breeze, the fall is the most suitable option for you.

Travelers who have visited Turkey know that most tourist destinations have high prices during the summer for both accommodation and food and beverages, but this mostly changes in the fall. Known as the transition season in Turkey, the fall offers tourists lower prices, fewer crowds and serenity all at the same time, in part, because of the start of the new school year.For more fun-filled summer days, here are certain destinations that you must visit during the fall.

1 Antalya, where the summer never leaves: Turkey's southern city of Antalya is the most renowned tourist destination in Turkey. Many thousands of tourists from Turkey, the Netherlands, Russia, Germany and the rest of the world fly to this Mediterranean city every year to experience its marvelous beaches and year-round warm climate. Antalya's city of Alanya, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire fall. Cleopatra Beach is a historic beach that took its name from the beauty of Cleopatra. Located far from the city center, Kas is one of Turkey's best locations to go scuba diving, as it has 50 sites, including submerged aircraft and vessels. Selected by the Sunday Times as the Best Beach in the World, 15-kilometer-long Patara Beach in Antalya - situated close to Fethiye - is also the Mediterranean's longest. A true wonder of nature, Patara beach is surrounded by historic relics and is truly a site to relax in.

Side, in Antalya, has nine blue-flagged beaches: Titreyen Göl, Side One, Side Two, Sorgun, Sorgun Two, Side Public Beach, Club Ali Bey, Sol Kamelya and Köymeydanı Beach. It is smaller and quainter than other Mediterranean vacation spots and is a favorite for its natural beauty. In addition to visiting historical sites, it is also the ideal spot to enjoy sunbathing and swimming in crystal clear waters.

2 Mugla, where nature meets the sea: This magical city along Turkey's Aegean cost embraces it visitors and marks their hearts with its perfect combination of history, nature and tranquility. Mugla is not only well known for its highly touristic spots, such as crowded beaches and its clubbing scene, but also for its calm and peaceful settings that are waiting to be discovered.

Home to spectacular landscapes and serene, warm beaches located at the juncture of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, Mugla hosts the high-end resort cities of Bodrum, Fetihiye, Datça, Ölüdeniz and Marmaris.

In Bodrum, visitors can see the ruins of the once great Greek city at the Theater of Halicarnassus and the Mausoleum of Mausolus, which is listed as one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Bodrum also houses the Castle of St. Peter, a large Crusader castle that still remains intact. With the turquoise blue sea and a bustling beach, Ölüdeniz is also a favorite, especially when it comes to transportation and accommodation options. It is surrounded by a number of vacation resort towns, including Ovacık and Hisarönü as well.

Activities such as water skiing and surfing are widely available as is paragliding off of Babadag. Both multiple- star resorts as well as camping options for students are widely available. Scuba driving is also a very popular past time at this lively beach. Fethiye lies on the ruins of the ancient city of Telmessos and includes many historic sites, such as the Tomb of Amyntas and the Telmessos Theater from which many important Greek plays originated. As the best beach in Fethiye, you can also visit Çalıs Beach. The beach is especially famous for its tourist facilities and water sports. If you are going on a family vacation, then Çalıs is also ideal, as you can enjoy the summer and sun on the two kilometerlong beach.