Türkiye, is a country that occupies a unique geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe. Throughout its history it has acted as both a barrier and a bridge between the two continents. The capital is Ankara, and its largest city and seaport is Istanbul.
____________________________________________________________
TURKISH RIVIERA
The Turkish Riviera, also known popularly as the Turquoise Coast, is an area of southwest Turkey encompassing the provinces of Antalya and Muğla, and to a lesser extent Aydın, southern İzmir and western Mersin.
The combination of a favorable climate, warm sea, mountainous scenery, fine beaches along more than a 1,000 km (620 mi) of shoreline along the Aegean and Mediterranean waters, and abundant natural and archaeological points of interest makes this stretch of Turkey's coastline a popular national and international tourist destination.
Among the archaeological points of interest are two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The ruins of the Mausoleum of Maussollos in Halicarnassus; and the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus.
____________________________________________________________
POPULAR TURKISH RIVIERA DESTINATIONS
ALANYA
You can join yacht tours in Alanya, which is literally the cradle of civilizations, and be one with nature by participating in diving tours. Alanya Castle and Red Tower are places that must be visited. Don't miss out on tasting seafood and having a village breakfast in all these holiday resorts.
ANTALYA
Antalya is the gateway to the Turkish Riviera and provides visitors with beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea and plenty of activities. This city is well-known for its breathtaking nature scenes and plentiful historic sites. It's also home to the longest hiking trail in Turkey
KEMER
Kemer is one of Antalya’s most popular holiday villages. Kemer is home to many luxury resort hotels and the magnificent Tahtalı Mountain. Luxury all-inclusive hotels with outstanding beaches, boutique hotels nestled in romantic surroundings, boat tours in turquoise waters, and even deep blue adventures cover a wide-ranging appeal for couples.
SIDE
Side is among the best-known ancient cities in Türkiye. Side is a major port city in the Ancient Pamphylia Region that attracts both domestic and international visitors. Side was the first settlement on the peninsula and was the centre of culture, science, and bishopric during the Roman period, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC.
____________________________________________________________
TURKAGEAN
The TurkAegean offers you beautiful landscapes, dazzling coastlines, immaculate beaches, pine woods and olive groves; perfect for nature lovers, photographers, history buffs and a slow-paced way of life. Many popular holiday villages and fishing harbours are scattered up and down the coast.
Containing a staggering wealth of historic sites, Turkey's inexpensive Aegean makes a marvellous introduction to both ancient and modern Turkey. Buses make easy connections between sites. Picturesque Bodrum boasts hopping nightlife, a crusader castle and the tomb of King Mausolus. The rest of the coast has Roman ruins and Byzantine remains aplenty, including Troy's walls, as well as the monument-strewn WWII battlefields of Gallipoli, the resort town of Kusadasi, fabulous surfing beaches and modern Izmir.
____________________________________________________________
POPULAR TURKAGEAN DESTINATIONS
BODRUM
Bodrum is world renowned as a paradise for tourists featuring charming neighbourhoods, various ancient sites for sightseeing, exquisite bays, turquoise sea, mild Mediterranean climate, modern transportation, and vibrant night life.
KUSADASI
Kuşadası – where blue skies melt into the Aegean Sea and where stunning sunsets are a daily occurrence – features sun, Blue Flag beaches, history, culture and a national park, as well as an important harbour.
IZMIR
İzmir is the sound of the sea and the wind. Thanks to its Mediterranean climate, İzmir is mostly sunny all year round. Summers are hot and winters are mild. The 629-kilometre-long coastline of İzmir offers restaurants and cafes that serve fresh seafood and Aegean specialities, as well as entertainment facilities, magnificent sea views and 49 beautiful Blue Flag beaches.
____________________________________________________________
NATURALLY TÜRKIYE
Türkiye invites you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature! The first thing that comes to mind when you think of a 5-star hotel is a luxurious room with a beautiful view and all the amenities that you could ever need. But what if we told you there was a place where you could stay in an actual five-star hotel, but it had a million stars instead?
You can literally fall asleep under the stars, wake up with the gentle waves of the sea, have a delicious breakfast reflecting all the vibrant colors of the region, take a boat trip to the hidden corners of hidden coves, hike and bike, and even join an exclusive tea party with locals like never before.
____________________________________________________________
NATURALLY TÜRKIYE EXPERIENCES
SLEEPING UNDER THE STARS
Imagine gathering around the campfire, playing the guitar and singing at the top of your lungs, chatting with friends late into the night, and falling asleep under a million stars while the summer breeze gently caresses your skin and the waves of the Mediterranean wash you ashore. And when the morning comes, forget about alarm clocks and wake-up calls! Here, in the middle of nature, you will be woken up by chirping birds, gentle waves of the sea, and if you are lucky, even by a curious goat licking your face! Need a morning shower? Just jump in the sea for a refreshing start to the day.
COLOURFUL BREAKFAST
You can try all kinds of cheeses from fresh to aged, jams from organic fruits and vegetables, premium quality black and green olives and plenty of extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on your bread, free-range eggs as boiled or omelettes with sucuk (spicy sausage), freshly harvested herbs and leafy vegetables, spicy breakfast sauces such as acuka, honey with endemic flowers from the highlands of Artvin, fried and baked pastries such as Pişi bread, Vakfıkebir sourdough bread from Trabzon, or different types of börek (flaky savoury pastry with various fillings). Round it all with a Black Sea specialty: mıhlama, made with a generous amount of fragrant butter, local kolot cheese, and flour.
You can try all kinds of cheeses from fresh to aged, jams from organic fruits and vegetables, premium quality black and green olives and plenty of extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on your bread, free-range eggs as boiled or omelettes with sucuk (spicy sausage), freshly harvested herbs and leafy vegetables, spicy breakfast sauces such as acuka, honey with endemic flowers from the highlands of Artvin, fried and baked pastries such as Pişi bread, Vakfıkebir sourdough bread from Trabzon, or different types of börek (flaky savoury pastry with various fillings). Round it all with a Black Sea specialty: mıhlama, made with a generous amount of fragrant butter, local kolot cheese, and flour.
OFFICE WITH A VIEW
In Türkiye, you will find many as such. By the coast, up on a cliff, or down on the sandy beach… Thousand years old ancient cities, unique bays hidden between forests, turquoise seas, dynamic people, big cities; Türkiye has it all! In addition, this beautiful country is one of the biggest countries of the world in terms of economy and business, with strong infrastructure services. If you are a digital nomad, Türkiye will offer you the best options!
SHOP LOCAL
Visit the towns and villages of the Turkaegean to buy the most delicious olives and olive oil products grown in this region. Urla is famous for its gastronomy and especially for its locally produced wines. Urla’s earthly delights, the endemic grapes of the area, Bornova Misketi and Urla Karası are popular in Urla, İzmir. Another local delicacy of Urla bazaars is artichokes. Freshly harvested in the springtime, the bazaars offer the best herbs and artichokes.
EXCLUSIVE TEA PARTY
Turkish black tea has a significant place in daily life. Turkish tea can be enjoyed at any time of the day, most popular at breakfast. Harvesting, on the other hand, is a whole other story. It usually takes place in three phases during the year. Tea harvest, which is one of the most important sources of income in the Black Sea region, is not the easiest task in the world. Local women make it seem quite easy with their smiling faces and skillful hands while they fill their baskets with tea leaves.
ALL-NATURAL TURKISH BATH
Leave your body to the healing water of the Hierapolis! Hierapolis ancient city is home to the Cotton Castle, also known as the thermal baths of the Hierapolis. It is called Cotton Castle for a reason, from afar the baths look like a castle made out of cotton due to its white color and soft, fluffy look.
The thermal pool is great for several diseases and disorders such as skin issues, heart-related problems, and many others. As you dip yourself in the pool against the jaw-dropping scenery ahead, you will relax and have some quiet time to meditate and reflect on life.
____________________________________________________________
İSTANBUL
İstanbul, the bustling metropolis of Türkiye, is a city full of charm, where the past goes hand in hand with the present and every step brings to light a relic of times gone by. At the crossroads of two continents - Europe and Asia - this spectacular city has absorbed the best of both worlds.
With its beautiful historic landmarks, quintessential cuisine, vibrant nightlife, festivals of art and music, celebration of faith, labyrinths of marketplaces and shopping arcades, the beating heart of İstanbul, and the soul of Bosphorus under the watchful eye of the Maiden's Tower is a traveller's dream.
The city is packed with historic landmarks and monuments, but also boasts plenty of hip boutiques, cool restaurants, design-led boutique eateries. The city feels chic embracing the new cool.
____________________________________________________________
POPULAR İSTANBUL DESTINATIONS
HISTORIC PENINSULA
İstanbul gains much of the tourists’ and travellers’ attention and fascination from its historical peninsula, also known as Suriçi (Walled City). It was founded as a residential area and was the capital of two empires Eastern Roman and Ottoman Empire that once ruled 4 continents
Beyoğlu
Beyoğlu has been ever present as a vibrant, rich cultural hotspot, and a fan favourite location for many visitors all over the world. A popular hive of activity that stretches for over 1 km. And now with some fabulous new developments, visitors and tourists will be taken on a wonderful journey of connection from the old to the new of important landmarks, places of interest across the district.
ASIAN SIDE
If you want to escape the bustling European side of İstanbul, for appealing local neighbourhoods and a walk along the Bosphorus and let the fresh sea air cleanse your senses, with impressive views of the European split of the city and some impressive sights of landscape, faith, architecture, and culture then the indelible charm of The Anatolian side will hit the spot.
BOSPHORUS
The Bosphorus Strait divides the city of İstanbul in half, with one half of the city in Asia and the other in Europe. The strait, which in some places is only 500 metres apart, has become a popular trading centre and tourist attraction owing to its dream-like awe. The attraction of hopping on a local ferry at the harbour and reaching another continent in a few minutes never seems to wear off.
HISTORIC BAZAARS
Between the tourist favourite Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar lies the inner heart of İstanbul, Eminönü the crossroads of commerce, where these wonderful marketplaces reside. In this winding maze of alleys are the last real markets of İstanbul, with everything your heart desires, from fishmongers to the last furniture maker in the old city.
GOLDEN HORN
The Golden Horn, which forms an inlet of the mighty Bosphorus, is one of İstanbul’s most important waterways. Named after its characteristic horn-shaped course, the vast body of water has a long-standing history. It was once an important port where the trading fleets of the Ottoman and Eastern Roman Empires were anchored.
NATURE AND BEACHES
If you are looking for peace and quiet in nostalgic pavillons and groves, adventure and camping in the wilderness, or a recreational family day out in the park, there is something for everyone on both sides of the Bosphorus, along the Sea of Marmara, the Black Sea coast and even in the heart of the urban sprawl.
PRINCES' ISLANDS
Also known as İstanbul Islands or Kızıl Adalar, which means “Red Islands”, is one of the most popular day trip destinations from İstanbul, especially during the summer. Büyükada, Kınalıada, Burgazada and Heybeliada are regularly served by ferries from the European and Anatolian coasts of the city. The islands are a wonderful retreat for locals and visitors alike, each with its own character and rhythm of life they will inevitably hold and charm you.
___________________________________________________________
