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The seafront of Kemer, a seaside resort in Antalya, Turkey.
The seafront of Kemer, a seaside resort in Antalya, Turkey. Kemer is a Seaside resort and district of Antalya Province on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, west of the city of Antalya Antalya (formerly known as Adalia; from Pamphylian Greek: Αττάλεια Attália) is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches

A seaside resort is a resort located on the coast. A resort is a place used for Relaxation or Recreation, attracting visitors for Holidays or Vacations Resorts are places towns or sometimes The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the Ocean. Where a beach is the primary focus for tourists, it may be called a beach resort. Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel

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History of the seaside resort

The coast has always been a recreational environment, although until the mid-nineteenth century, such recreation was a luxury only for the wealthy. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar Even in Roman times, the town of Baiae, by the Tyrrhenian Sea in Italy, was a resort for those who were sufficiently prosperous. Ancient Rome was a Civilization that grew out of a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 10th century BC Baiae (in modern Italian only Baia) is a Frazione of the Comune of Bacoli, in the Campania region of Italy The Tyrrhenian Sea (Mar Tirreno is part of the Mediterranean Sea off of the western coast of Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest During the early nineteenth century, the Prince Regent popularized Brighton, on the south coast of England, as a fashionable alternative to the wealthy spa towns such as Cheltenham. For the station on the Docklands Light Railway, see Prince Regent DLR station. Brighton ( is a town on the south coast of England and with its neighbour Hove, forms the city of Brighton and Hove. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland See also Mineral spa A spa town, or simply spa, is a town frequented mainly for health reasons to "take the waters" Education Later, Queen Victoria's long-standing patronage of the Isle of Wight and Broadstairs in Kent ensured the seaside residence was a highly fashionable possession for those wealthy enough to afford more than one home. Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901 was from 20 June 1837 the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland The Isle of Wight is an English Island and county in the English Channel between three and five miles (8 km from the south coast of the KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format Nowadays, many beach resorts are available as far afield as Goa in India. Goa ( Konkani: गोंय /ɡɔ̃j/ is India 's smallest state in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population.

It was in the mid-nineteenth century that it became popular for people from less privileged classes to take holidays at seaside resorts. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar Improvements in transportation brought about by the industrial revolution enabled people to take vacations away from home, and led to the growth of coastal towns as seaside resorts. The Industrial Revolution was a period in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when major changes in agriculture manufacturing and transportation had a profound effect on the This is perhaps most strongly evidenced in England and Wales, where no point is more than 180 km from the coast. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland

British seaside resorts

The Grand Pier and donkey rides at Weston-super-Mare England
The Grand Pier and donkey rides at Weston-super-Mare England
Llandudno Pier
Llandudno Pier

As the nineteenth century progressed, British working class day-trippers traveled on organized trips such as railway excursions, or by steamer, for which long piers were erected so that the ships bringing the trade could berth. The donkey or ass, Equus asinus, is a member of the Equidae or horse family and an odd-toed ungulate. Weston-super-Mare is a Seaside resort town and Civil parish in North Somerset, England. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Working class is a term used in academic Sociology and in ordinary conversation to describe depending on context and speaker those employed in specific fields or types A day-tripper is a person who visits a Tourist destination or Visitor attraction from their home and return home on the same day An excursion is a trip by a group of people usually made for Leisure or Educational purposes A steamboat or steamship, sometimes called a steamer, is a ship in which the primary method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving a Propeller A pier is a raised Walkway over water supported by widely spread Piles or pillars.

The popularization of the seaside resort during this period was nowhere more pronounced than in Blackpool. Blackpool (/ˈblækˌpul is a seaside town in Lancashire, England. Blackpool catered for workers from across industrial Northern England, who packed its beaches and promenade. Northern England, The North, The North of England or (less commonly The North Country refers to the parts of England north of an ill-defined line An esplanade is a long open level area usually next to a river or large body of water where people may walk Other northern towns (for example Scarborough, Bridlington and Skegness on the east coast) shared in the success of this new concept, which spread rapidly to other British coastal towns including several on the coast of North Wales and notably Rhyl, and Llandudno, the largest resort in Wales and known as "The Queen of the Welsh Resorts", a title first implied as early as 1864. Scarborough is a town on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire, England. Bridlington is a town and Civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Skegness is a seaside town and Civil parish within the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. North Wales (Gogledd Cymru is the northernmost unofficial region of Wales, bordered to the south by Mid Wales and to the east by England. Rhyl ((ə r̥ɨl Welsh Y Rhyl) is a seaside town on the Irish Sea, in the county of Denbighshire (within the preserved Llandudno (pronounced /ɬan'dɪdnɔ/ is a Seaside resort and Town in Conwy, Wales. [1] Some resorts, such as Bournemouth, were built as new towns by local landowners to appeal to wealthier vacationers. Bournemouth ( is a large coastal resort town in the Borough of Bournemouth in Dorset, England. The south coast is packed with a number of seaside towns, the most being in Sussex which has the title 'Sussex by the Sea. Sussex is a historic county in South East England corresponding roughly in area to the ancient Kingdom of Sussex. Sussex by the Sea is a Song written in 1907 by William Ward-Higgs. '

From the last quarter of the twentieth century, the popularity of the British seaside resort has declined for the same reason that it first flourished: advancements in transportation. The greater accessibility of foreign holiday destinations, through package holidays and, more recently, European low-cost airlines, affords people the freedom to holiday abroad. A package holiday or package tour consists of Transport and accommodation advertised and sold together by a vendor known as a Tour operator. Despite the loyalty of returning holiday-makers, resorts such as Blackpool have struggled to compete against the favorable weather of Southern European alternatives. The term Southern Europe can have four definitions geographical political climatic phytogeographic Now, many symbols of the traditional British resort (holiday camps, end-of-the-pier shows and saucy postcards) are regarded by some as drab and outdated; the skies are imagined to be overcast (although British summers from the late 1980s onwards have often been warmer and sunnier than at any other time in living memory) and the beach windswept. Holiday Camp is a 1947 British film directed by Ken Annakin, starring Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Kathleen Harrison and Dennis A pier is a raised Walkway over water supported by widely spread Piles or pillars. A postcard or post card is a rectangular piece of thick Paper or thin cardboard intended for writing and mailing without an Envelope and This is not always true; for example Broadstairs in Kent has retained much of its old world charm with Punch and Judy and donkey rides and stills remains popular being only 1 hour from the M25. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format Punch and Judy is a traditional popular English Puppet show featuring the characters of Punch and his wife Judy Donkey rides have been a traditional feature of Seaside resorts in England. To see information about the M25 motorway under construction in Ireland, see N25 road.

Many seaside towns have turned to other entertainment industries, and some of them have a good deal of nightlife. The cinemas and theaters often remain to become host to a number of pubs, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Most of their entertainment facilities cater to local people and the beaches still remain popular during the summer months. Although international tourism turned people away from British seaside towns, it also brought in foreign travel and as a result, many seaside towns offer foreign language schools, the students of which often return to vacation and sometimes to settle.

A lot of people can also afford more time off and 'second holidays' and short breaks which still attract a lot of people to British seaside towns and a lot of young people and students are able to take short holidays and to discover the town's nightlife. A lot of seaside towns boast large shopping centers which also attract people from a wide area and a lot of day trippers still come to the coastal towns but on a more local scale than during the 19th century.

A lot of coastal towns are also popular retirement hotspots and many older people take short breaks in the autumn months.

In contrast, the fortunes of Brighton, which has neither holiday camps nor end-of-the-pier shows, have grown considerably, and, because of this, the resort is repeatedly held up as the model of a modern resort. However, unlike the Golden Miles of other British resorts, the sea is not Brighton's primary attraction: rather it is a backdrop against which is set an attitude of broad-minded cosmopolitan hedonism. The term multiculturalism generally refers to a state of racial, cultural and ethnic diversity within the Demographics of a specified Hedonism is the Philosophy that Pleasure is of ultimate importance, the most important pursuit The resulting sense of uniqueness has, coupled with the city's proximity to London, led to Brighton's restoration as a fashionable resort and the dwelling-place of the affluent.

Other English coastal towns have successfully sought to project a sense of their unique character. In particular, Southwold on the Suffolk coast is an active yet peaceful retirement haven with an emphasis on calmness, quiet countryside and jazz. Southwold is a Seaside town in the Waveney district of Suffolk, East Anglia, England, at the mouth of the River Blyth Suffolk (ˈsʌfək is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. Weymouth in Dorset offers itself as 'the gateway to the Jurassic Coast', Britain's only natural World Heritage Site. Weymouth (ˈweɪməθ is a town in Dorset, England situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey on the English Channel coast Dorset ( (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast Newquay in Cornwall offers itself as the 'surfing capital of Britain', hosting international surfing events on its shores. Newquay (Tewynn Pleustri is a town Civil parish, Seaside resort and Fishing port on the north Atlantic coast of Cornwall, Cornwall ( Kernow ˈkɛɹnɔʊ is the most southwesterly county of England, on the Peninsula that lies to the west of the River Tamar

Torbay in South Devon is known is also known as The English Riviera. Geography There are three main towns around the bay Torquay in the north Paignton in the centre and Brixham in the south which have become connected Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name Geography There are three main towns around the bay Torquay in the north Paignton in the centre and Brixham in the south which have become connected Consisting of the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, the bay has 20 beaches and coves along its 22-mile (35 km) coastline, ranging from small secluded coves to the larger promenade style seafronts of Torquay's Torre Abbey Sands and Paignton Sands. Torquay (tɔrˈkiː is a town in the Unitary authority of Torbay and ceremonial county of Devon, England. Paignton (ˈpeɪntən is a coastal town in Devon in England. Together with Torquay and Brixham it forms the Unitary authority of Brixham (ˈbrɪksəm is a small town in the county of Devon, in the south-west of England. Paignton Pier extends into the sea from the popular seafront. Paignton Pier is a pleasure Pier in the large English seaside resort Paignton, Devon.

Irish seaside resorts

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has a number of seaside resorts. Below is a list of British Seaside resorts in the United Kingdom B Bangor County Down Barton-on-Sea Bexhill-on-Sea Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of The premier Northern Irish seaside resort is Portrush, often considered as Northern Ireland's equivalent of Blackpool. Portrush ( is a Seaside resort Town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on the County Londonderry border Portrush is situated on the north coast of Northern Ireland and has two sandy beaches, a world-famous[2] golf course, Royal Portrush Golf Club, amusements, bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland is the only Golf club outside of Great Britain which has hosted The Open Championship Newcastle is another seaside resort in Northern Ireland and is located on the east coast at the foot of the Mourne Mountains. Bangor is also a fantastic seaside resort, where sunhsine is most realiable, and has a summer funfair, along with excellent shops and Irelands largest best marina, along with a coastal path with stunning views over Belfast Lough. Bangor is a place-name found in a number of countries Australia Bangor New South Wales Bangor South Australia

Other quieter and more scenic coastal towns are Ballycastle and Portstewart, both on the Northern Irish north coast. Ballycastle ( is a small Town in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Portstewart ( Irish: Port na Binne Uaine or Port Stíobhaird) is a Town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland and had

Republic of Ireland

Irish Riviera

The Irish Riviera features the pretty seaside resorts of Youghal, Ardmore, Dungarvan, Cobh and Ballycotton. Youghal (ˈjɔːl yawl or /ˈjɒhəl/ Irish Eochaill ˈɔxəʎ meaning 'yew wood' is a Seaport in County Cork, Ireland Ardmore is the name of several localities around the world;Canada Ardmore Alberta Ardmore British Columbia Ardmore Dungarvan ( Dún Garbháin in Irish) is a town and Harbour on the south coast of Ireland in the province of Munster. Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Ballycotton (Baile Choitín is a village in County Cork, Ireland, situated about 25 miles east of Cork city. These are a group of resort towns and villages all set close to the sunny south coast of Ireland. Each town has its own character with its own attractions, places to stay, places to eat, traditional Irish pubs and beauty spots. Youghal has been a favored holiday destination for over 100 years and is right in the centre of the south coast of Ireland. Youghal (ˈjɔːl yawl or /ˈjɒhəl/ Irish Eochaill ˈɔxəʎ meaning 'yew wood' is a Seaport in County Cork, Ireland The town is situated on the banks of the majestic Blackwater river as it reaches the sea. Youghal is well known for its beaches, being the only town in the Republic of Ireland with not one, but two, beaches that have been awarded EU Blue Flag status. Youghal (ˈjɔːl yawl or /ˈjɒhəl/ Irish Eochaill ˈɔxəʎ meaning 'yew wood' is a Seaport in County Cork, Ireland Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Dungarvan is a thriving seaside market town nestled beneath the mountains in the center of the Irish south coast. Dungarvan ( Dún Garbháin in Irish) is a town and Harbour on the south coast of Ireland in the province of Munster. Kinsale is often described as a food lovers and yachting town - a great base from which to explore the Irish Riviera. Kinsale (Cionn tSáile is a town in County Cork, Ireland. Located some 25 km south of Cork City on the coast near the Old Head of Kinsale There is a very diverse range of restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. Kinsale is also home to a large and active creative community and there are numerous art galleries, record and book shops and several excellent delicatessens. Kinsale (Cionn tSáile is a town in County Cork, Ireland. Located some 25 km south of Cork City on the coast near the Old Head of Kinsale Cobh is a perfect base for a wide variety of leisure and sport activities including fishing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, powerboating and of course walking and golf. Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland.

County Clare

Lahinch is a bustling seaside resort, and is very popular for holidaymakers because of its long beach, golf links, promenade, and Seaworld (a leisure complex). Lahinch or Lehinch ( is a Village on Liscannor Bay, on the northwest coast of County Clare, in northern Munster, Ireland Lahinch is extremely popular with surfers.

Ballyvaughan is a village and small port on the southern shores of Galway Bay and is a convenient center for exploring the fascinating and scenic surrounding countryside. Ballyvaughan ( is a small harbour village in County Clare in Ireland. Galway Bay ( Irish: Loch Lurgan or Cuan na Gaillimhe) is a large bay / Sea Loch on the West Coast

American seaside resorts

American seaside resorts developed along the New England coast in the late 19th century with the Mid-Atlantic region developing slightly later. Southern seaside resorts did not develop until the 1890s. In Florida, the community of Cocoanut (now Coconut) Grove began development as a resort town in the 1880s with the building of the Bayview House (aka Peacock Inn) which closed in 1902. Visitors to the greater Miami area then flocked to Camp Biscayne (in Coconut Grove), the Royal Palm Hotel and other resort hotels in Miami, and in smaller numbers to the keys, particularly to Long Key where the Long Key Fishing Camp was particularly active in the 1910s.

References

  1. ^ Ivor Wynne Jones. Llandudno Queen of Welsh Resorts (chapter 3 page 19) referring to the Liverpool Mercury
  2. ^ Ranked as the third best course outside the United States by Golf Digest in 2007 [1]

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seaside resort

-noun

  1. A coastal location specialising in catering for holidays (vacations).
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