The 1,600 km long Mediterranean Coastline of Türkiye is known as the Turkish Riviera. It is home to some of the best beaches and resorts in the world. The big resorts are bustling and are full of life in the high summer season and attract millions of visitors from all around the world. There are all-inclusive five-star resorts on the beaches at Lara and Kemer. There are smaller resorts which retain more of their original charm. Check out Kaş (famous for its diving and water sports).
The picturesque lagoon of Ölüdeniz, can be seen on many posters, is situated where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean, as are the smaller resorts of Dalyan and Fethiye. The Aegean Coast boasts some of Türkiye’s most luxurious resorts. The Bodrum and Marmaris peninsulas are where the trendy and well-heeled go for their summer holiday. These towns are home to some of the best nightlife in Türkiye. Around İzmir are some great resorts. Çeşme is one of the most touristic regions and boasts turquoise sea and golden sand on Blue Flag beaches. The town of Alaçatı is a delightful and typical Aegean town. A lovely beach lies a couple of kilometers to the south.
The Black Sea resorts are less well known but well worth considering in the summer months. And resorts on the Sea of Marmara which were traditionally the weekend playgrounds of those trying to get out of the hectic İstanbul life are also developing into international destinations.
Istanbul is a fascinating, dazzling capital of 3 great civilizations, a city you will fall in love with very quickly and leave very hard. It is a cultural and historical mosaic that has been the subject of songs, poems, and novels. It is a great joy to discover Istanbul, the city of mosques, palaces, parks, and mansions, which is unique in the world and captivating with its historical and cultural texture on the continents of Europe and Asia.
In Türkiye you can enjoy by day historical places, the sun, the sea, and the beaches. But at night the fun doesn’t stop. The nightlife is colorful and dynamic. In bar streets and discos music and fun goes on until the early hours. Special Boat Parties are another way in which you can have fun in the evenings! You can enjoy lively nights and nightlife activities in numerous bars, clubs, nightclubs, and shows.
Although you may know Türkiye for their coffee, 96% of the population drinks at least one cup of tea per day. Turkish tea is robust, and they serve it in small tulip-shaped glasses. Make sure to try all their extraordinary tea flavors during your travels.
The “Nazar boncuğu”, or “evil eye”, is a stone made from molten glass, iron, and copper. A 3000-year-old tradition, it is worn to protect the wearer from evil forces. The belief is that the blue color of the stone has the power to shield from negative energy.
Then there is the food, from delicious baklava to organic honeys. When we talk about typical Turkish cuisine, it is important to remark that this country has given the world one of the most popular fast-food options: the doner kebab. It is difficult to find someone who has never tried a kebab. In fact, you can find restaurants specializing in this traditional Turkish recipe in some of the most unlikely places on the planet. However, as well known, and popular as the dish is, Turkish cuisine stretches far beyond the kebab. You could even say that Türkiye enjoys one of the most varied, rich, and delicious cuisines on the planet.