Whether you are young or young at heart, Alanya region is one of the warmest all year round spots in Turkey, making it increasingly popular for a second home with UK buyers. The main town on the Mediterranean Coast is Alanya, and it is located to the east of Antalya Airport.

It is reached from the airport via a modern motorway passing through typical Turkish Mediterranean farming countryside with the sparkling clear Mediterranean Sea on one side, and fabulous pine-clad mountain scenery on the other. Lying at one end of a rocky promontory, it juts out into the Mediterranean Sea between two long sandy beaches. An ancient fortress crowns the headland and is one of the most magnificent sights on the coast. Alanya's history dates back to the Romans, rising to prominence under the Seljuk's with Alaeddin Keykubat making it his winter residence. Unlike other parts of the Turkish coast, especially the Aegean, Alanya does not shut down during the winter months and with a permanent population of around 138,000 inhabitants, the cafes, restaurants and shops continue to remain busy during these warm winter months. Alanya has 16 miles of coastline, with three Blue Flag beaches. Gazipasa Airport (just 30 kilometres to the east of Alanya) will be operating by the middle of 2008, and its location is already positively affecting property prices there.

About 45 minutes east of Antalya Airport on the azure Mediterranean Coast, the town of Side is situated on a headland with long sandy beaches east and west of it. Side is most famous for its Roman ruins which include the walls of the Roman town, the amphitheatre and the temples of Athena and Apollo. Today's Side is a happy mixture of ancient and modern and a must for the serious romantic and casual historian alike. As the ancient Romans liked to live here so do we, being attracted by those same qualities of beauty, stillness and accessibility.

30 minutes east of the bustling city of Antalya lays Belek, with white sandy beaches and fragrant pine forests. First developed as a purpose-built resort in 1984, the area has been carefully planned to make the most of its stunning natural environment and has won international recognition for its environmentally friendly development.

Belek is the perfect retreat for nature-lovers who will be entranced by its 574 different species of flora-with many rare endemic species-and the different types of birds of which many are unique to the area. The town centres of Serik, Kadriye and Belek offer services such as shops, exchange offices, banks, bars and restaurants, it is not far from the ancient historic sites of Aspendos, Perge and Side. Belek currently boasts nine top-quality and affordable 18-hole golf courses, two 9-hole Academy courses, one 9-hole Executive Academy course and two 27-hole courses (including one designed by Nick Faldo) at a time when other Mediterranean golf courses, especially those in Spain, are becoming vastly over-priced and over-subscribed. Opening in the area by November 2008 will be one more 18-hole course and the first Links course in Turkey (along with a 9-hole Academy course), and one further 18-hole course is to be unveiled in early 2009.

57 kilometres to the west of Antalya is the ski resort of Saklikent. Being close to Antalya allows to you to have the best of both worlds', skiing in the morning and sunbathing on the warm Mediterranean beaches in the afternoon. Saklikent resort is 6,560 feet above sea level and offers visitors all the facilities you would expect from such a resort-ski school; ski and snowboard equipment rentals, hotel and rental chalets.

There are runs for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders with T-bar ski lifts rising to nearly 8,000 feet for the more advance skiers. The ski season is from mid-December to April with the best snow during January, February and early March.

Nine other ski resorts throughout Turkey, including Isparta (2 hours north of Antalya) , Bursa (245 kilometres South of Istanbul) and Kartalkaya (220 kilometres from Ankara Airport) will possibly show the world it will not remain a secret for much longer!

Its cobbled streets, picturesque harbour, beautiful mountain backdrop and its relaxed atmosphere make Kas a popular choice during the summer months. During this time of the year the town has a well deserved reputation for its enjoyable and diverse nightlife. For sea and sun lovers though, the nearest sandy beach is 16 km west at Kaputas. Kas, with its rich variety of underwater life and water clarity is unrivalled as a centre for diving, but is very quiet out of season.

With over 100 restaurants open during the season and many old and new houses built in traditional stone with carved wooden balconies, Kalkan has a distinct character of its own. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the wonderful views of the bay as they walk the steeply sloping streets dropping down to the harbour with its busy fishing boats and backdrop of pine clad hills.

Building regulations haven't encouraged tourism here and neither has the pebble beach. The nearest sandy beach is at Kaputas well away from the centre of Kalkan. During the summer months free water taxis will take you to beach clubs 20 minutes away, and although the entertainment and nightlife is low-key, the yachting fraternity flock here.

Kemer is a seaside resort and a district of Antalya Province on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, 40 km south west of the city of Antalya. One of the major attractions of Kemer is its natural beauty; sea, mountains and pine forest combine in harmony. The shore from Beldibi to Tekirova consists of unspoilt picturesque beaches in bays of various sizes.