Author: Anastasia
Hey! My name is Nastya. And I love Turkey, especially the excursion part of it.
I walked around Ephesus, walked near the Bodrum mills of the 18th century, took pictures on the streets of tiled Antalya and snow-white Gumbet, in Phaselis bays, on the Cirali beach and on the banks of Kemer, climbed the fire-breathing mountain Yanartash. And it seems to me (no, I'm sure) that Turkey in March - since swimming will not work - should be active. What do you think?
Turkey has been open to Russians since last year.
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Weather in Turkey in March - where is it warmer?
The climate and weather in Turkey in March does not promise a beach holiday, but the month is good for walking in historical places. Bonus: you will definitely get your portion of vitamin D. Don't believe me?
Sandy beach in the urban part of Side - every day we walked here
along the long embankment
Temperature of water and air in Turkey
The air temperature in Turkey in March varies, depending on the chosen resort and its location.
- It is warmer, as always, on the Mediterranean coast (on average + 16 ° C ... + 18 ° C): in Alanya, Antalya, Side.
- Slightly cooler on the Aegean Sea (here on the street from + 14 ° C to + 18 ° C): Marmaris, Bodrum.
Turkey in early March is still unpredictable, cold nights and winds remind of February. But Turkey at the end of March, somewhere around the 20th, is already warmer. The air temperature reaches + 20 ° C during the day, precipitation is less frequent, and sunny days are more frequent. Like fine days at the end of May in Russia :)
Is it possible to swim in March? Alas, in the sea - no. In heated and indoor pools, yes. The sea temperature gradually begins to warm up and rises from + 16 ° C to + 17.5 ° C. I know a couple of people who are not afraid of such parameters (maybe you are one of them?). But personally, I would limit myself to a walk along the beach and good photographs. Turkey is suitable for swimming in spring only from May.
What is the weather and water temperature in Turkey in March at popular resorts:
| Outdoor, ° C | In water, ° C | |
| Alanya | +16,7 | +17,3 |
| Antalya | +17,6 | +17 |
| Belek | +17,7 | +17,1 |
| Kemer | +15 | +17 |
| Side | +17,7 | +17,2 |
| Marmaris | +17,1 | +17 |
Among the pluses of Turkey in early spring:
+ The demand for tours is small. A great chance to find an oh-oh-very advantageous offer. Prices for a March tour for two for 10 days are not much higher than for 7 days. I will give more numbers below.
+ You can catch the flowering period of tropical plants and orange trees. Until the sun exhausted them.
+ Turkey in March-April is an ideal time and place for excursions.
+ In the first half of the month, you can still ride on the mountain slopes. There is still snow in Uludag, Palandoken and Erzurum!
Holidays in Turkey in March are not for you - too cold? Then choose a month during the beach season. |
Price for tours to Turkey in March - 2021
Our Side Town Hotel - mainly tourists from Germany and Russia
Where to look for a tour to Turkey in March? I always start looking for great deals on three services. They show the cheapest travel packages for the given criteria. The main thing is to set up the filters correctly. And monitor.
- Travelata
- Level.Travel
- Onlinetours
For clarity:
✓ The cheapest tickets to Turkey in March 2021 with a flight from Moscow for 7 days - from 30,000 rubles for two. For 10 days - from 35,000 rubles (see for yourself!).
✓ The cost of tours for three (with a child) - from 40,000 rubles.
✓ Prices for all-inclusive tours in March to good hotels (judging by the ratings and reviews of tourists) start at 45,000 rubles for a couple for 7 nights.
✓ A gift for a girlfriend / wife / mother on March 8 - a voucher for 5-7 nights - will cost from 30,000 rubles for two.
About entering Turkey in 2021.
All tourists who are over 6 years old (inclusive) must have a negative PCR test result - in paper or electronic form, in English. Certificate expiry date: 72 hours from the moment of taking a swab from the nose.
- How do they rest in Turkey now? - I talk about restrictions, open hotels and tourist reviews
Resorts of Turkey - where is the best place to relax in March?
On our own for 1 day we went to Alanya, rode the funicular,
walked along Cleopatra beach
Where is the best place to relax in Turkey in March? According to the weather, the Mediterranean Sea is warmest, while the Aegean is cooler. Therefore, consider the southern resorts of Turkey.
- Antalya - a popular resort city on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, even in winter. But there are still fewer people - you can safely admire the old town and the port! And wander through the malls, of course.
- Alanya - the warmest spring location, and also a holiday city. In spring, there are aromas of tangerines mixed with pine needles and walks. Many hotels have heated pools (which is important) until April for sure. Only in March, even from Alanya, do not expect the standard all inclusive and the sea. It is better to plan an excursion program.
We also visited Kemer (in the urban part) - the beach line is quite narrow,
it seems to me that there is no overcrowding here during the season, it is better to choose a hotel outside the city
- Kemer - there is a popular belief among tourists that in March in Kemer clouds cling to the mountains. So they write. And they also write that the city is in bloom: mimosa and oranges. So for bright colors and beautiful photographs - here.
- Belek - the resort is considered elite and quite expensive in summer. Therefore, if you want service and good animation for cheap, then March is the best time for this. Belek is also famous for its majestic pine trees and huge golf courses - beauty. It is not for nothing that Germans, British and Poles like to come here. Still wondering where to go? :)
- Side - if you choose Side in March, then at the end of the month. Closer to April, warmth returns and such advantages as sandy beaches begin to slowly attract tourists to the resort.
We have been to Istanbul several times, mainly with long
with transfers Turkish Airlines
- Istanbul - and a little north of Turkey. Many-sided, multifaceted and everyone has their own. And in the spring, even without the crowds of tourists. The trip can get very busy and atmospheric with palaces, cathedrals, mosques and the Bosphorus. If you are interested, we have painted our route around the city.
The best hotels in Turkey - TOP-8
During the winter season - and March is clearly not summer yet - it is very important to select hotels based on the availability of a heated pool, sauna, spa and air conditioning (instead of heating). Good food, of course, never hurts. The rest of the delights of relaxation are to the taste of the individual tourist. But I would not want to overpay for Turkey in the spring either.
We have selected the most comfortable and inexpensive hotels that the country can offer. Prices for tours are indicated for all inclusive in March for a week.
ALANIA
- 4 * Kahya Hotel is an old, outdated hotel. But comfortable and clean. The city center is within walking distance (900 meters). Nearby attractions: fortress, tower, beach, salt cave, Archaeological Museum, cable car. Nearby there are playgrounds, basketball, embankment with exercise equipment.
Tour for two: from 50,000 rubles - 5 * Justiniano Deluxe Resort - the hotel consists of two buildings: the 7-storey Main Building and the 6-storey Theodora Block (across the street). Nearby are the ruins of the city of Giustiniano Napoli, a cliff, a cave and pine trees for walking. Winter concept includes: indoor restaurant, lobby bar, drinks and light alcohol. Children are occupied by Russian-speaking animators, in the evenings there is a disco. There is a heated pool.
Tour for two: from 40,000 rubles
This is how good 4-5 star hotels in Turkey look like, the cost of which is in season
starts from 90,000 rubles for two
SIDE
- 5 * Alva Donna Beach Resort Comfort - I read the reviews: tourists come to Alva Donna for the 6th and 7th time. The hotel is completely Russian, suitable for families with children. Large selection of meat, poultry and fish. There is a hammam, sauna and indoor pool and paid with sea water ($ 25 for half an hour). For kids: playground, mini-club (in the building). Uninterrupted internet throughout the territory.
Tour for two: from 55,000 rubles - 5 * Linda Resort Hotel - compact, on the shores of a picturesque lake. On the territory of the hotel there is an amphitheater, a gazebo and a sports complex, a restaurant and a lobby bar, two swimming pools and an indoor (heated) spa.Food: a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, meat dishes, fish, soups, side dishes, sweets. Cut down animation (no water activities and shows) with evening discos.
Tour for two: from 45,000 rubles - 5 * Acanthus & Cennet Barut Collection is the best hotel in the Side Center, for which in March - well, a very favorable price compared to the season. All the details about the hotel, and why, in fact, it is the best, read our review at the link.
Tour for two: from 110,000 rubles
KEMER
- 5 * Karmir Resort & Spa is a family-run, small, a la European hotel. There is a sauna, hammam, indoor pool, gym. Internet only in the lobby and at the reception. Near shops, cafes, markets.
Tour for two: from 50,000 rubles - 5 * Paloma Foresta Resort - huge territory: main 5-storey building, fifteen 2-storey villas and bungalows. Around the fragrant coniferous forest. Good food, lots of fruits. Animators work with children, there is a mini club.
Tour for two: from 55,000 rubles
... and we talked about the 20 best hotels in Kemer in this article.
BELEK
- 5 * Bellis Deluxe - a hotel with an area of 135 thousand square meters - that's a lot. Plus your own zoo with peacocks and horses. A clean indoor pool perfect for swimming. And decent food.
Tour for two: from 60,000 rubles
ANTALYA
- 5 * Adalya Elite Lara Hotel - 15-20 minutes drive from the airport. The hotel has its own spa area, steam bath, sauna, hammam and two swimming pools (one heated). You can play tennis. Lots of pastries, desserts, fruits, fish and meat dishes. On Wednesdays, seafood (crabs, crayfish and even sushi) is served for dinner.
Tour for two: from 60,000 rubles
By the way, yes. When choosing a hotel, remember that most of the hotels are still closed or half-hearted in March. Those above are praised. |
Entertainment in Turkey - what to do in March?
Temple of Apollo in Side. There is also an amphitheater nearby, to look at
tourists come from other resorts
What to do in Turkey in March? Go on excursions, of course! Moreover, the spring weather allows. So, what to see and where to go.
The most interesting (as for me) on the Tripster in Alanya:
- Acquaintance with the city itself and its history (up to the ancient world, the Byzantine and Ottoman empires).
€ 60 for an excursion for a group of 1-6 people - Group excursion to Mira, Demre and Kekova island. The program includes an amphitheater from Roman times, the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the ruins of the drowned city of Dolicheste.
Adults - € 40, children 7-12 years old - € 20
To / from Antalya:
- Old town with narrow streets and tiled roofs, towers and mosques
€ 63 for a tour for 1-4 people - Pamukkale and Salda: white beaches and turquoise lake, ruins of ancient Hierapolis and swimming in the Cleopatra basin
€ 50-55 per person
We went to watch the burning lights on Mount Chimera
From Kemer:
- Ancient Olympos and the mythical Mount Chimera. In the program: the wild beach of the Cirali coast, the ruins of Olympos and the "eternal" lights of Yanartas
€ 28 per person - Quad safari in Goynuk canyon!
€ 29 per person
What other entertainment can you plan and what to do if you have already decided to relax in Turkey in March? For example, try a traditional Turkish bath - hammam (€ 10-15), catch the ski season and clean the shelves of shops and the market.
Reviews of tourists about Turkey in March
Sunset in Istanbul - many tourists go to this city for a day trip
from the resort area 🙂
Reviews about Turkey in March vary (applies to the entire winter season). But if there is almost no difference between January and February, then in March the weather can be lucky.
Judging by the responses on the forum, tired parents want to escape to Turkey in March for at least 5-6 days for a very hotel vacation :) For families, we have a separate article.
Pros and cons
Why yes"?
+ Turkey in March 2021 - nowhere cheaper. The cost of a ticket at the beginning of the month and somewhere in the middle is half as much as in the high season.
+ An excursion vacation, uncomplicated by the heat - believe me, I know what I'm talking about (!).
+ Shopping is even more profitable at this unpopular time, prices in Turkey are lower.
Why not"?
- The sea in Turkey in March is still not ready to receive heat-loving tourists.
- As well as the pool (it is imperative to double-check the presence of an indoor or heated one).
- Little or no animation.
