Articles and publications about Turkey

The Republic of Turkey

Information about the state, national, and religious holidays of Turkey, about the people who stood at the origins of the Turkish Republic or govern the country today, is not only interesting, but also must-read by educated people who are related to Turkey. To know basic information about a country means to show respect for its citizens, history, and culture. And this is the key to successful business, recreation, and communication.
Districts, cities and resorts of Turkey

The area of Turkey is very large. The country is divided into many districts and regions, many of which have access to the sea and are of particular interest to vacationers and anyone interested in the history of ancient civilizations and Turkey itself.
The Marmara Sea region – this includes Istanbul, Bursa and some other cities. But the most interesting for foreigners is undoubtedly Istanbul, a multi-million city with a centuries-old history, a real storehouse of historical attractions and the heart of the Turkish economy.
The Aegean Sea region – Bodrum, Izmir, Marmaris are its most prominent representatives. First of all, the region is of interest to fans of cultural and beach tourism. The ancient cities of Pedas, Mindos, Didim are located here, as well as such popular tourist places as Icmeler, Yalikavak, Gelturkbukyu and, of course, Akyarlar – a favorite place for windsurfers.

The Black Sea region is less popular in terms of recreation than the Aegean or Mediterranean. Meanwhile, there are many interesting sights here, including the ancient city of Trebizond, which today is called Trabzon.
The Mediterranean region is also known as the Turkish Riviera for its amazing beach holiday conditions. Antalya is located here, the most popular tourist area of Turkey, Alanya, Fethiye, Mersin, Kash. For those tourists who are interested in history and culture, numerous excursions are waiting here. The ancient Greeks, Lycians, Romans, Ottomans – no one ignored this fertile and strategically important region, so here you can find traces of a wide variety of ancient cultures.

Central Anatolia – Cappadocia, Konya, Ankara are among the most prominent representatives of the region. It is a land of fertile fields, underground cities, rock churches and whirling dervishes. Although there is no sea in the region, thanks to Cappadocia, it is extremely attractive for tourists.
Eastern Anatolia is interesting, among other things, for the province of Van and the lake of the same name. The history of the region dates back thousands of years. Here you can find the ruins of ancient monasteries, cities, and tombs.

Southeastern Anatolia is the smallest area of Turkey, where, nevertheless, many historical monuments and beautiful natural landscapes are concentrated. Mount Nemrut is also located here, famous for the tomb of King Antiochus and the huge stone statues carved by his order.

Tourism and recreation in Turkey

Turkey provides a wide variety of leisure opportunities. Beach holidays in Turkey, cultural, eco-tourism go hand in hand with medical tourism and ski holidays here. Fans of extreme tourism will also find something to their liking here. In this section we have collected information about resorts, hotels, summer holidays, national cuisine, ski resorts, sailing. Read, choose, relax with pleasure!

Sights of Turkey

In terms of the number of interesting sights, Turkey can give a head start to any country in the world. The legendary Troy, Ephesus, the ancient World, the miraculous Church of St. St. Nicholas, the house of the Virgin Mary, the monastery of Sumela, not to mention the sights of Istanbul, among which are the Hagia Sophia Cathedral, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace... Add here the natural attractions – caves, waterfalls, valleys, famous travertines and "magic chimneys" of Cappadocia – and it becomes clear that going to Turkey just for a beach holiday is an unforgivable omission.

The seas of Turkey

The territory of Turkey is washed by four seas at once, which makes the country an ideal place for diving, sailing, sea cruises and just a carefree holiday on the golden sand. By the way, Turkey carefully monitors the cleanliness of its beaches and sea berths, which is confirmed by hundreds of Blue Flags assigned to them, international symbols of environmental cleanliness.