What To Do On A Holiday In Turkey
This is an amazing country with gorgeous beaches
, crystal clear waters and a history & culture that stretches back over a thousand years. Choosing Turkey as holiday destination is a great idea if you are interested in knowing its ancient and historical background as well as its archaeological treasure. Turkey stands as the meeting point of Europe and Asia, so there's a rich mixture of cuisine, sights and sounds that can't be found anywhere else. You can enjoy the adventure loaded activities like water sports such as windsurfing, diving, water rafting sailing and water skiing.The Mediterranean has an outstanding natural beauty; you can do mountain climbing, rock climbing on the famous mountain ranges like the Kackar Mountains (in Black Sea region) and Mount Ararat (in eastern Turkey). You can shop till you drop in Istanbul at the grand bazaar or wander along the streets of up market Nisantasi and Istiklal Caddesi. The Istanbul grand bazaar is known as world's largest and biggest covered market.
While the Turkey region of Aegean Coast offers a fascinating combination of modern beach resorts and traditional Turkish scenes that would suit anyone looking for a relaxing break among stunning surroundings.
Turkey regions of Lycian coast there are super resorts, boasting serene blue waters that lie off the many pretty sandy bays of the region, stunning scenery, lush greenery and a good selection of ancient ruins and historical sites. Another activity you can do on a holiday in Turkey is trekking. The Lycian Way stretches to 500 km, offering a great trekking region along with amazing greenery to add to the trekking experience. You can take part in a round of golf. There are various golf courses available within the different resorts. The main golfing area is in the Belek Mediterranean resort.
Turkeys region of the Mediterranean coast is a beautiful coastline with numerous secluded coves and amazing beaches, offer a combination of breathtaking landscapes, great shopping and a varied and well-established nightlife options for those looking for a clubbing holiday in Turkey.
Do not forget to go to the Turkish bath whilst you are out in Turkey. If you are visiting Turkey in the months of June and July, do not miss the Ballet festival and Aspendos International Opera.
Some of the best attractions not to be missed when on a holiday in Turkey are Goreme Open-Air Museum, Ancient City of Ephesus, Kaymakli, Turkish Hamams, Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), Swan Bar, Topkapi Palace, Kapadokya Balloons, Yerebatan Sarayi (Underground Cistern), Sultanahmet District, historic town of Safranbolu, Ishak Pasa Palace, Lake Van, Mediterranean city of Antalya, Bodrum, Bosphorus suburbs, Sumala Monastery.
If you enjoy winter sports, go to Turkey in the winter. If a holiday to you means being in the sun, swimming in the sea and relaxing on the beach a holiday in Turkey in the summer time would be ideal for you.
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