The Mediterranean: ideal for summer and beach holidays, relaxation and beautiful days in stunning surroundings. Countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey are the ideal destination for relaxing holidays and swimming in clear water. However, the Mediterranean region has much more to offer; holidaymakers can expect an unmistakeably delicious Mediterranean cuisine, with unique specialities varying from country to country. Historic sites and historical towns are tempting to visit and holidaymakers are enchanted by the local folklore.
With four to six sun hours in winter and between 10 and 13 hours in summer, the entire Mediterranean region is bathed in sunshine all year round. Whether you’re looking for an early booking or a last-minute flight, book your next flight to the Mediterranean with SunExpress, one of the most modern airlines in Europe!
Turkey is one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean, with many holiday resorts. On the beaches of Izmir, Bodrum, Marmaris, Side, Belek or Alanya, you will find countless first-class hotel facilities. From there, you can explore the country, which looks back on thousands of years of history. Thanks to its geographic location between the Orient and the Occident, there are numerous ancient cultural treasures to be admired. Historic sites such as the Cappadocia region of Central Anatolia and the lime sinter terraces of Pamukkale always astound visitors. The country is also renowned for its delicious cuisine and the extraordinary hospitality of its inhabitants. SunExpress flies sun-loving and culturally-minded holidaymakers from various German airports all year round to Turkish airports such as Izmir (ADB), Bodrum (BJV), Dalaman (DLM), Antalya (AYT), Istanbul (SAW) and Alanya-Gazipasa GZP).
A winter climate with temperatures around freezing is almost unknown on the coasts of the Mediterranean region. In the western part of the Mediterranean, in Majorca, for example, daily temperatures in the period from November to February are often between 16 °C and 18 °C. In the summer, the thermometer rises to more than 30 °C. In the eastern Mediterranean, for example in Greece and Turkey, it remains similarly warm all year. In Rhodes or Antalya, daytime temperatures in winter range from 14 °C to 21 °C, while it is very hot during the summer, with temperatures above 30 °C. The water temperature does not fall below 16 °C during the winter months and is between 23 and 27 °C in summer.