Holidays to Turkey

Foça

Our Phokaia Beach Resort is located in Foça, a small fishing harbour on the Western Aegean coast in the Izmir Province. With its turquoise waters, our resort in Foça is the ideal base for enjoying watersports or lazing on the beach. If you prefer to get out and about, you can visit spectacular archaeological sites or indulge in some retail therapy.

Izmir

Izmir is Turkey's third largest city, and is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient ruins and chic boutiques. Located 1 hour 15 minutes from our Phokaia Beach Resort, Izmir offers a mix of ancient history and a taste of modern Turkey.

Ancient sites in Turkey £799pp

Turkey boasts a number of ancient sites, including two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the tomb of King Mausolus at Bodrum.

Our Phokaia Beach Resort is an ideal base for visiting these incredible archaeological sites in the Izmir province. Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis are 83 miles away (1 hour 45 minutes by car) from our resort and should not be missed. Guests can also visit the Pergamon Ancient City, which is 1 hour 20 minutes drive from our resort.

Ephesus £799pp

An UNESCO World Heritage site, Ephesus was the centre for travel and commerce in the ancient world. It is a stunning major Roman port city, positioned on the estuary of the River Kaystros.

Excavations have revealed grand monuments of the Roman Imperial period including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. See these historical landmarks for yourself when you take a holiday to Turkey with Mark Warner.

Urla Wine Route £799pp

The Urla wine route is located between Izmir and Cesme. The region has been producing wine and olive oil since the antiquity period.

Guests can explore numerous vineyards producing a range of wine from a variety of international and indigenous grapes and olive oil farms.  

Weather in Turkey

Turkey’s climate in the Mediterranean makes it the perfect destination for a beach, activity and watersports holiday. In late spring and early autumn you can soak up the warm, dry days and pleasant evenings in quieter resorts making them a wonderful time of year to visit.

On the other hand, July and August bring long hours of sunshine which makes the days hotter and more humid, so you'll appreciate the beautiful sea breezes coming off the Mediterranean and love the balmy evenings.

Map of Turkey

Our Phokaia Beach Resort is located in Foca, on the Turkish Western Aegean Coast, north of Izmir. The Turkish Riviera, known as the ‘Turquoise Coast’ stretches from Izmir on the Western Aegean coast to Antalya on the southeastern Mediterranean coast.

Very close to the Turkish Aegean coast you will also find a number of Greek islands such as Rhodes, Lesbos, Kos, Samos and Chios for you to explore.

Enjoy Activity Holidays Turkey £799pp

Our Phokaia Beach Resort is set in a beautiful private bay with calm shallow water, perfect for trying new activities you wouldn’t normally get a chance to try.

Guests can enjoy a wide choice of watersports including free sailing and windsurfing tuition, or stay active with tennis, pickleball, cycling or fitness classes. No matter your fitness level, we are sure you will find the perfect activity holiday in Turkey for you and your family.

Turkey Family Holidays £799pp

Discover why our Phokaia Beach Resort in Turkey is an ideal for family holidays.

Best Places to Visit in Turkey £799pp

Turkey is a hidden gem – and we here at Mark Warner would love to help you discover it for yourself. Here’s our guide on the best places to visit in Turkey.