Turkey is one of the top ten destinations in the world, according to number of visitors and revenues. Are you still wondering “why go to Turkey?” Here are some Turkey information and the top 10 reasons why a Turkey vacation is the ideal getaway.
1. Sun and Sea Lovers’ Paradise
The sandy beaches are splendid and the sea, especially the Aegean coastline, is the most amazing. Blue Voyage or Blue Crusing is the most favorite way to visit all the beaches with a yacht while enjoying the “turquoise” sea
2. History
In Çatalhöyük, Konya dating back to 6500 BC. Ephesus (Temple of Artemis), City of Troy, Cappadocia and the cave church of St.Peter are among some of the countless important sites to visit in your Turkey vacation
3.Accommodation
Turkey has the most amazing luxury and boutique hotels in the world, especially in Antalya region. ou may find the most beautiful hotels at very affordable rates due to intense competition among travel agencies
4.Shopping
Authentic gifts, carpets, rugs, kilims are among the tourist favorites and shopping is breeze if you know where to go. There are more artistic features and special creativity in Turkish carpets than any other carpet in the world
5. Culture
Turkey’s population is a diverse mixture of many different ethnic origins and that shows when you visit different regions of the country. Each region has different traditions, their own arts, music and foklore, and even their eating habits are totaly unique to the region
6.Eating
Turkish cuisine is a fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. The foods that are brought in small portions before the main course are called “Meze” in Turkish and they are fabulous. Fish also holds a very important place in Turkish cuisine
7.Turkish Bath – Hamam – Spa Experience
Turkish Bath or hamam as it is called here, will help you relax and unwind and get rid of all your nervous energies. It combines traditional hamam experience with more Far Eastern touches like using aromatic smells and certain massages.
8.Nature Sports
Hiking, trekking, mountain biking, river rafting, scuba diving, windsurfing, wave surfing, kite surfing, paragliding, parasailing, skiing, jet-skiing are among the many nature sports that you can truly enjoy in Turkey
9.Business Opportunities
Turkey is one of the largest economies in the world yet it is still considered a developing nation. This provides enormous business and investing opportunities, especially in the real estate sector
10.Relatively Cheap
Turkey’s national currency is Turkish Lira. It is weaker compared to Euro or Dollar. This presents an advantage to travellers who convert their Euros or Dollars to TL and buy stuff in TL