What to do on a holiday to Turkey
Welcome to Turkey, one of Europe’s most adventurous and relaxed holiday destinations. Situated between Europe and the Orient the country offers a unique fusion of cultures, many fascinating archaeological sites and a lot of wide horizons and rugged landscapes. Moreover, Turkey has a beautiful and largely undeveloped coast line along the Mediterranean with clear, blue water and a fascinating history going back thousands of years making summer holidays to turkey a dream.
Wide horizons, craggy mountains and open plains are some of the fascinating landscapes in Turkey making the country a perfect setting for many activity holidays. However, with so much on offer it is easy to tailor holidays to one’s own preferences and combine outdoor adventures with cultural day trips and relaxing on the beach.
The capital of Turkey, Istanbul is a fascinating destination for a city holiday. Located on the shores of the Bosporus, not only does the city straddle two continents, it also combines European and Oriental cultures as well as ancient and modern history. There are many unique building such as the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and the Dolmabahe Palace to visit. The Spice Bazaar is another important sight, which delights many Western visitors. There is of course much more to see and Istanbul is a rewarding destination for many trips.
Before or after other activities visitors often relax on Turkey’s sunny Mediterranean coast. 300 days per year the sun shines onto the clear, blue Mediterranean Sea. Turkey has a wealth of archaeological sites, which can be explored on foot. Some of these ancient settlements are now submerged in the sea and offer a fascinating location for a diving trip. Other water sports available on your holidays in Turkey are kayaking, wind surfing and swimming.
There are also many specialised activity holidays on offer. These include kayaking around the Turquoise Coast near Kas, a picturesque fishing village, or paragliding in the Taurus Mountains. This part of the Turkish coast also has an abundance of ancient monuments from a long series of cultures offering ample opportunities for cultural explorations.
Turkey is also a very good option for less strenuous activity holidays such as walking or cycling. Between Fethiye and Antalya on the south coast lies an ancient trading route called the Lycian Way. Today, a long-distance walking route follows the ancient one and leads for 500 km through isolated mountain landscapes and quiet rural backwaters. Of course it can become very hot here during summer and it is therefore recommended that cyclists or hikers come to Turkey’s southern coast during spring or autumn.
A very relaxing way to spend your holidays in Turkey is to book a cabin on a traditional wooden two-masted sailing boat called a Gulet. Cruises allow for plenty of swimming, wind surfing and snorkelling as well as trips inland to see some of the spectacular archaeological sites.
With so much on offer Turkey is an ideal holiday location for families, couples, city enthusiasts and older people. Come to Turkey to relax and unwind and enjoy its generous hospitality.
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