A Turkish coastal path

The Lycian Way is "Turkey's first long-distance path," says Jeremy Laurance in the Independent on Sunday. It "snakes for 300 miles along what is justly known as the Turquoise Coast" in the southwest of the country, where pine-clad mountains plunge steeply into the sea.

There are spectacular views the whole way, beautiful beaches and the occasional hamlet "where children call 'hello' and old men wave". Otherwise, your only company on most days are the bumblebees and butterflies flitting among wild flowers by the wayside, and perhaps an "impressive" tortoise or two. Holiday companies offer week-long itineraries focusing on the "highlights", including the Roman ruins of Patara, with nights spent in pleasant hotels.

Headwater (01606 720 199) offers a week's walking holiday from £797pp, excluding flights. ·