Metin Hotel

Tucked away in a picturesque corner of Turkey, surrounded by postcard-worthy mountains, this family-run hotel is a perfect pick for a trip to the Turquoise Coast. Pitched up within shouting distance of the centre of Dalyan, you'll be just a few minutes' walk from shops, bars, and restaurants. It's just a stone's throw from the town's mosque, too, which overlooks the river that snakes its way through the impressive landscape to the sea.

And the river is key to any holiday to Dalyan. Boats pootle up and down past the Lycian ruins and all the way to Turtle Beach, which is more than just a name. A seven-kilometre stretch of golden sands that loggerhead turtles call home when it comes to nesting season, beach baby or not, you won't want to miss this. Water taxis head for the beach from the centre of Dalyan regularly, so mosey into town and you'll have no trouble finding your way to the shoreline.