Editor: Irina
If the idea to replenish vitamin D came with the first frost, one of the best travel destinations in October is Turkey.
A vacation at the sea is especially pleasant when pictures of rain are sent from home, and in the meantime you are thinking about how many spf to choose so as not to get burnt 🙂 We hasten to please: Turkey will “fry” much more in summer than Turkey at the beginning of October, because this period is the end of the velvet season, when it is still comfortable to swim, but there is no sweltering heat.
Weather in Turkey in October
In short, the situation is as follows: the holiday season ends, and the Mediterranean Sea is still warm enough for swimming (+ 25 ° C). Accordingly, there are few people (they do not believe in Turkey in October) and the prices for vacation tours are lower (those who believe and travel are a minority).
In addition, the weather in Turkey in October is ideal for excursions - no hot buses and historical ruins, everything is measured and fun 🙂
We rested in Turkey in mid-May (in October the weather is similar, only the sea is warmer),
bought a tour on the Fortuna 4 stars system
Air temperature
The hottest weather on the Turkish coast in October in Alanya and Side... The air temperature here reaches + 28 ° С during the day. Belek, Antalya, Kemer follow, where it is slightly cooler, + 26 ° С. It's worth bringing a pair of windbreakers with you for the evening.
In addition, when choosing the date of your trip, remember that with the arrival of autumn, beach holidays are complicated by rains. So, at the end of October, precipitation falls more often, but not critical.
Where is the warmer sea in October?
Everything is simple here: the more east the resort is located, the higher the water temperature.
- Among the warmest places for swimming are: Alania, Side, Belek and Kemer - the temperature is kept at around + 25 ° C, so even children will feel comfortable.
Turkey is generally a great choice for a trip in October with children (we'll look at why below). Aegean Sea (Marmaris, Bodrum, Kusadasi) - no more than yes; the temperature of the water, like that of the air, drops to + 23 ° С.
Average air and water temperature in Turkey in October:
| Outdoors, ° С | Sea, ° С | ||
| at the beginning of the month | in the end of the month | ||
| Alanya | +26 | +26…+28 | +25 |
| Side | +26.5 | +26…+28 | +25 |
| Belek | +26 | +26…+27 | +24…+25 |
| Kemer | +23 | +26 | +24 |
| Marmaris | +24 | +24…+25 | +22…+23 |
Prices for tours to Turkey in October 2021
You can always go to Turkey cheaply. And since “some” are not interested in small price tags (if you don’t understand, read this article), it’s better to look for tours on online aggregators:
- Travelata
- Level.Travel
- Onlinetours
They compare prices for 130+ tour operators (limited choice? No, haven't heard) and therefore are able to 1) catch any promo or hot tour, 2) suggest the minimum cost and when it is more profitable to fly.
✓ Prices for Turkey in October 2021 start at 35,000 rubles per week for two (from Moscow). Budget tours, but the level of the hotel is low - 2-3 *.
✓ Everything is included in a good "four" - from 45,000 rubles, and in 5 stars - from 50,000.
By the way, after paying 6-10 thousand, you can stay for 10 days 🙂 Always check different travel dates.
The beach in Side next to the Barut hotel where we went
Where is the best place to relax in Turkey in October? Resort selection
"Which resort to choose in Turkey?" Is probably the first question you ask when planning your vacation.
ALANIA
If you are looking for an inexpensive vacation, Alanya is a win-win option for a vacation in Turkey in October. Democratic prices here are explained by the remote location from the airport (120 km.) And modest in terms of service and quality of the hotel fund.
But Cleopatra's beach is within walking distance from any point (provided that you do not live in villages) and is distinguished by fine golden sand and a gentle entrance to the water. Alanya is practically the only resort that has municipal beaches. In other regions of Turkey, all beaches are owned by hotels, and it is not so easy for a third party to get there.
KEMER
From Antalya Airport, the road to Kemer will take about an hour.
Kemer is also a budget destination, and its only drawback is the bad economy-class "five" (going for the price of "triples").
But Kemer has clear water - thanks to pebble beaches - and stunning mountain views. Here and clean air, because pines grow everywhere. In addition, many bars / clubs are open and the nightlife continues even in autumn.
Kemer / Side. Want to know where is better?
In general, Turkey is associated with these two resorts - Alania and Kemer - and it is, in principle, understandable: it is cheap, warm, you can swim. We will list the rest of the locations, which are also popular, but preferred by certain categories of tourists:
- Side is for those who want a clean sea, sandy beach, calm atmosphere and a share of history. Especially loved by parents with children.
Find a tour >> - Belek - luxury holidays in 5 * hotels with golf courses and concerts of Russian stars.
Find a tour >> - Antalya is the capital city of the coast, where it is better to rest for non-sitting activists 🙂 A lot of inexpensive city hotels and the corresponding infrastructure.
Find a tour >> - Fethiye - our author visited the resort just in October, and she really liked it. Read the report here!
We do not recommend the Aegean coast of Turkey (Bodrum, Marmaris) in October, because it is colder there and, in general, is already out of season.
Holidays in Turkey with children in October
One of the most important factors when choosing a hotel on the seashore for a family vacation with children is the beach - it is desirable that it be sandy. And the kids should not be bored, because due to the vagaries of the weather, it will not always be possible to swim in the sea; and it was necessary to choose what to eat if the first 10 courses were not satisfactory. It's time to write a whole review on children's holidays in Turkey, which we did :)
Where is the best in Turkey with children?
Side fits perfectly - fine sand and no abrupt entry into the sea, in addition, there are no bars and discos. A great place for a relaxing holiday in Turkey with children in October.
If we take into account the reviews of tourists, then the Kamelya World chain is in great demand, which consists of three hotels - Kamelya, Fulya and Selin. In Camellia, children will surely love: the water park with slides!
In Alania family travelers celebrate Avsallar and Incekum - good beaches and decent hotels (for example, 5 * Azura and 5 * Oz Hotels Incekum)
Belek also suitable for families with children; the Mega Saray hotel offers cereals and soups as a children's menu, the beach at the hotel is sandy, in addition, a large number of Russian families having a rest will allow older children to make friends.
Entertainment in Turkey - what to do?
We went to Legend Aquapark on a guided tour for $ 55 per person (all day)
In addition to traditional entertainment (diving and banana rides), do not forget that you are in one of the most ancient lands. Visit the ruins of ancient Troy and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (which we know is one of the wonders of the world). Also worth a trip to Pamukall ($ 50) - a plateau with salt deposits. In early October, outside the Turkish heat, you will be able to enjoy this place to the fullest.
What else to see in Turkey:
Alanya: caves Dimchay, Yalan; fortress; hydrogen sulfide source of Alanya (it smells unpleasant, but it looks beautiful in the photos)
Kemer: Lycian tombs; Mira theater
Belek: Water Park The Land of Legends ($ 60 per adult, $ 48 per child)
Pros and cons of rest
The most significant plus of a holiday in Turkey is the absence of a visa regime with Russia. Saves both time planning and budget. As well as Tunisia or Cyprus, where October is equally good.
Turkey's subtropical climate is also a plus. Due to the high humidity, acclimatization is easier for all family members (including babies and the elderly), compared, for example, with Egypt, and if you are thinking where to go with your child, feel free to stop in Turkey.
The all-inclusive food system is also a plus for the vacation, you can enjoy unlimited juices, snacks and seasonal fruits.
The disadvantages of resting in Turkey include the country's great popularity - it is quite difficult to find a free place under the sun at the height of the season. But this does not apply to those who decided to relax in Turkey in October - the "peak" of tourist activity has passed, and the resorts are no longer so crowded.
Reviews about Turkey in October
In addition to walking, the Side embankment is perfect for morning jogging.
If we look at the reviews of tourists on the request “weather”, then what we see. In Side in October, a sudden storm can darken the rest. In Kemer and Alanya, the rains begin to fall from mid-autumn, the air temperature also drops. At the beginning of the month, in all districts of Kemer (Beldibi, Goynuk, Tekirova), the weather is fine, and it only rains for 2-3 days, which should be set aside for visiting the hamam and shops. Belek can disappoint with the wind and cool periods of the sea.
In addition, in Turkey, the daylight hours are quite short in October, so plan your evening activities carefully.
