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Plan A or bay plan for the summer? Answer B for many Lotois who have decided to head for the bay of Antalya in Turkey, which many compare to the Côte d’Azur as the configuration of the place, full of sun in summer, looks so much like the small French paradise. This with, the only difference, another culture and very low prices. Key arguments for a summer without tightening your belt where life is nothing but sea and wonders.
It’s decided ! Jérémy Verdier and Laurence, his wife, will sunbathe this summer under the generous sun of the bay of Antalya, in Turkey, where they are guaranteed to spend a wonderful vacation at an unbeatable cost. Especially that of the Côte d’Azur where they were considering going for a moment.
“When we compared the prices we immediately changed our minds. It goes from simple to triple in all areas: accommodation, catering, leisure, clothing… and what’s more, in Turkey they take euros” rejoices Laurence.
The mountains by the sea: a major asset of Antalya
For the moment, this couple from Lotois who lives in Cahors only has a postcard vision of Antalya, but they immediately saw real similarities with the Côte d’Azur.
“We know that we are not wrong, because these similarities have made the reputation of Antalya which has developed considerably in recent years without distorting its natural setting. This is what we like: the open nature, the sea and mountains because Antalya offers these variations” adds Jérémy.
Other families lured by Turkey and its beaches
In short, this couple is satisfied with their choice and will fly to Turkey at the beginning of August, not without first having succeeded in converting two other families from Lot who have decided to complete their sudden passion for this country. their suitcase at the same time for the same destination. Antalya convinced the Lotois. Travel agencies do what is necessary to praise the attractiveness of Turkey and its beaches as well as its idyllic prices.
It was through a tour operator, the tour operator Xavier Signol, that Jérémy and Laurence found this good plan. This travel professional confirms this strong attraction of Lotois towards the bay of Antalya and its other gems, in particular its architectural heritage and its remains.
Xavier Signol, tour operator: “Requests are pouring in for Turkey”
“People of course look at the prices. Those of the round trip, but also the cost of living there. Flyers, posters, advertisements on the radio and in newspapers have made people’s mouths water. Lotois. Since this promotional campaign which highlighted Antalya, a tourist site that some did not know at all, requests are pouring in for Turkey. The complication now is finding accommodation at low prices. stays of 15 days while the trend, for other more expensive destinations, is a week of change of scenery.”
Other destinations chosen by the Lotois
This tour operator, like its colleagues in the Lot, nevertheless announces that Antalya does not win all the votes. “The Balearic Islands, the Canaries or even Mexico, Morocco, Cuba or the United States remain in the top 7 choices of Lotois.” Why top 7? Because these six places come after Antalya, definitely the pearl of the turquoise coast with magical reflections that almost make you forget the azure blue of our beautiful French coasts. Where the song of cicadas calls to the sun.
