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Tenerife knocked off top spot after leading the pack for decades

There’s more to Turkey than meets the eye – and it’s worth visiting some of its unsung cities and towns, from Edirne to Izmir

Gassiev, former cruiserweight champion, takes on Wallin in historic regional title fight in Antalya

Archaeologists fear dangerous precedent if court approves new beach facilities at site of Phaselis on the Mediterranean coast

Enjoy budget breaks with your beloved without breaking the bank

More than 30 million passengers pass through Antalya airport every year. It is the main gateway for the Turkish Riviera. Understandably many of the arriving travellers go straight to their beach resort for sea, sun and indulgence, or head for the golf course. But you can also enjoy coast, countryside…

They rise just north of the sprawling coastal resort of Antalya, but Turkey’s western Taurus Mountains are a sparsely populated “hard-bitten corner of the Mediterranean hinterland”, home to timeless villages and “barely explored” ancient ruins.

Former EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook has been snapped enjoying the sunshine in a Louis Vuitton bikini while in Antalya, Turkey following her recent split from her jailbird fiancé

Discover the best of this diverse country, from scenic natural vistas to bustling bazaars