Holidays in Turkey
Turkey, a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, rivers and lakes, as well as cities with a rich history, offers a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey enjoy an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches, windsurfing, kayaking, jetskiing, and yachting, especially in the Black Sea region. You can also enjoy the tranquility of hiking in the mountains. But, most of all, it’s the friendly and hospitable people of this unique country that are the main attraction.
Turkey has always been one of the most exotic and popular destinations for travellers. Once traversed by silk and spice traders, it was a land desired by many potential conquerors. Turkey today is a land full of historic treasures from thirteen successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years. The world’s first university was founded in Harran, and the first church in the history of Christianity is in Turkey. Travelling in Turkey is like a voyage in time, passing from one scene, legend or world to another. Visiting the historic city of Istanbul where Romans and Ottoman Sultans once lived, will leave you with a sense of awe. The ruins of more than ten ancient civilizations make the country the world’s largest open-air museum. Whether exploring the remains of the spectacular Library at Ephesus or the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the old world, you will be fascinated by the history of Turkey.
Whether you are fond of art, history, archeology, nature or if your idea of bliss is a relaxing beach or sailing holiday, there really is something for everybody in Turkey. Fascinating sites include statues of gods and goddesses, temples, theatres, agoras, churches, mosques and palaces.
In addition to these numerous historic places, Turkey offers the Turquoise Coast with its sunny beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea region has lovely untouched beaches and charming fishing villages. In Eastern Turkey there is vast mountain landscapes and the remains of ancient civilizations invite further exploration.
Shopping is one of the greatest pleasures of holidays in Turkey. The rich variety of Turkish crafts make it hard to resist buying something. Popular choices include hand-made carpets, but, look out for the various leather and suede goods, copper and bronze ware, silver, ceramics, handicrafts, embroidery and onyx.
You can download a free Turkish Language Guide.
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