Tourism in Turkey

Ancient Lycian ruins, an isolated Mediterranean beach, accommodation in treehouses and flames that mysteriously burn from the side of a mountain are some of the attractions of Olympos ( Olimpos ) in Turkey's south. The modern "village" is named after the Lycian/Roman city that now lies in ruins on the beach, which in turn is named after nearby Mt. Tahtalı, the highest mountain of the vicinity and, along with some other 20-odd noticably high mountains in northeastern Mediterranean basin, known...

There must be something in the human brain that draws our species to the coast, be it a primitive desire to hunt and fish, or a hedonistic drive to worship the sun and sea. Either way, life always seems better near the water. One of our favorite coastlines may not be as fashionable as the French Riviera, nor as romantic as Italy's Cinque Terra. But what it lacks in glitz and glam, it more than makes up for in cultural and historical relevance.On that note, let me draw your attention to...

Ideal for a quiet and humble holiday. Can be reached by sea, the beach, dozens of famous type of butterfly, one to one for those who enjoy camping holidays. All day long soak up the sun, can swim, hammocks, relax under the palm trees. Rock climbing and trekking can be done in the valley behind the beach. Take a pleasant walk to the waterfall where the butterflies can introduce you to the wonders of nature Butterfly Valley, the province of Mugla, Fethiye Oludeniz town within the boundaries of...

The town of Manavgat is a popular holiday destination in the Antalya region of Turkey. Situated on the Manavgat river this is an authentic Turkish town with a scenic riverside setting but still within easy reach of some beautiful Mediterranean beaches. The area surrounding Manavgat is still used as agricultural land and is dotted with waterfalls, crystal clear pools, caves and stunning rivers. The town has a vast choice of restaurants, perfect for a romantic riverside meal in the evening. You...

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Hasankeyf is a small village located along the banks of the Tigris River in southeastern Turkey.It has been settled for perhaps as long as three millennia, though most cliff dwellings are around 2,000 years old. It was perhaps inhabited first by Assyrians and/or Urartians, and then most certainly by successive Roman, Byzantine, Turkic, and Arabic dynasties.The unfortunate thing about Hasankeyf is that it is slated to be inundated upon the completion of a dam project that has been in the works...

Kirklareli is located in the Eastern Thrace. This is on the European part of Turkey. The city sits on the border with Edirne to its west, Tekirdag to its south, Istanbul to the south-east, the Black Sea to it’s east, and Bulgaria to the north. It’s not known when exactly Kirklareli was founded but the city was once called the “Forty Churches” or Kirk Kilise. The name comes from 14 th century Greek Byzantines. The city was seriously damaged during the Greek War of Independence by Turks and...

Hello friends, how are you all doing ? I hope everything is ok out there.Recently I am in Turkey and waiting for my paperwork is done to get back the USA.I am on what John Lennon’s -one of the creators of the Beatles- says about life nowadays; “ Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” That’s right indeed!The life is flowing so fast and silently while we are busy making other plans. Soon, I am gonna write several posts about winter tourism in the world.Where, when,...

Bulgarian skiers have plenty of opportunities for their winter vacation. TouristMedia.info researched winter destinations in Europe that offer affordable tourism packages and a quality winter sports experience. Prices for accommodation and other services in Austrian and Italian resorts are close to those in Bulgarian resorts. A number of tour operators offer package vacation in Austria. For example a seven-night stay in a three-star hotel in the Austrian resorts Kitzbühel and Pitztal, including a six-day ski pass for costs between 300 and 400 euro per person.Prices are similar in the Italian

The country’s property market is booming, with prices expected to continue rising over the next five years. New government laws enabling investors from overseas to buy land have contributed partly to the growing interest in the market and, more recently, the strength of the euro means that thrifty holiday makers are looking for destinations where they’ll get more for their pound. With Mediterranean countries becoming increasingly expensive, it seems as though even the big Spanish developers...

In the heart of Anatolia, wind and water have created eccentric sceneries, magnificent shapes of cones, pyramids and needles. People shaped these stones into churches, houses and cities, and created a heaven for themselves in the nature. At last Turks named here as Cappadocia, which means “fairy chimneys”. We reach to Cappadocia, where there are thousands of fairy chimneys, by passing through Taurus mountains, high parts of Anatolia. In the tour program, we visit underground cities, namely...

12 November 2009 | Turkey this year observed a growth in tourism, despite the global economic crisis and the swine flu epidemic, high-ranking representative of the Turkish culture and tourism ministry, İsmet Yılmaz, announced recently.During a press conference at the World Travel Marklet 2009 in London, Yılmaz pointed out that the number of visitors to Turkey for the first nine months of 2009 has increased in comparison to the same period last year.But As BalkanTravellers.com reported earlier this month, it is expected that country’s tourism revenue this year will be lower than that marked in 2008

The 100 th Year Sports History Museum opened on the upper floor of the Atatürk Sports Hall on the 100 th anniversary of birth of the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Cups, silt, plaques, medals and other presents won in the national competitions given by the federations which show activities in 24 branches, are collected in the Sports History Museum. 987 pieces including cups, silt medals, plaques and other presents and rewards are exhibited in the museum. Football : In the football section of the museum there are 140 pieces of rewards including cups, silt, plaques, vases, sugar sups and various