A remote beach has been voted the 'best Turkey has to offer' and is off the beaten track but well worth the effort to get to it for the serenity it offers. The transcontinental country of Turkey , parts of which are in Asia and part in Europe, has become a favourite for holidaymakers from all over the world . There are so many destinations to visit in this vast nation and visitors are spoilt for choice.

Thanks to its warm and sunny climate, beach holidays are incredibly popular and the huge stretch of coastline provides stunning locations to visit near to towns and resorts. Many of these can be busy though, especially during the summer months when tourism is at its height. However there are still secluded and secret beaches that few know about.

One of these is Kabak Beach, which is in the Mugla province, around 25km from the resort of Oludeniz. The area is popular with hikers thanks to the incredible mountainous terrain and there are campsites and yoga retreats close to the beach, as well as a couple of cafes, but few other amenities. The steep trek down takes about 30 minutes on foot through rocky and pine needle covered forest paths.

This can put off many but those who do manage it are welcomed by a tranquil scene of fine white sand and turquoise, clear waters. "Despite mass tourism creeping in on this little hidden gem of a town, the white sand beach and the remoteness of Kabak are still great places for travellers who are looking to do nothing except relax and swim in the.