Every year, the Turkish Mediterranean coast attracts millions of vacationers - swimming combined with ancient culture is the recipe for success. About 2,500 km of coastline separate the Dardanelles town of Çanakkale from Antakya at the Syrian border. Those who travel the entire distance experience Turkey as a master of disguise: ragged cliffs transform into well-kept sandy beaches lined with sun umbrellas, fertile plains turn into rugged mountain landscapes, affluent city dwellers become modest farmers, olive groves give way to endless cotton fields, which in turn lead to vast banana plantations. One gets to know archaeological sites of all sizes and from all eras, passes through quiet villages, and can enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere of romantic fishing villages. Michael Bussmann and Gabriele Tröger provide a detailed overview of this diverse region, filled with practical travel tips.