Travel Guide Turkey
Turkey, the dividing line between the Asia and Europe, an enormous peninsula with approximately 8000 km of coastline which, stretches from the North, beginning at the Black Sea over the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits to the West with the dreamlike Aegean Sea and on to the South and the Mediterranean. The cultural diversity of this country is represented by the church towers and minarettes, which are never far away. Turkey is a mosaic of ancient sites, charming countryside and modern towns; a country of contrasts with a multitude of smells and sounds – from the honey-sweet scent from the bakery to the aniseed of raki (the national drink), from the morning wake-up call of the Mosques to the clatter of the bazaar traders on the one hand to the peace and quiet of Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus, to name but a few of the most well-known, on the other. Pammukale, a “white paradise” of unique snow-white travertine terraces with its therapeutic thermal waters, was named among the world heritage by UNESCO; Didyma, where the remains of the oracle of Apollo stand, and where the kings would tell the future through the steam. Culture and beach fun can easily be combined in Turkey the greatest “open air museum in the world”. Fine sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, dreamy bays with pine groves and oleander, and 3000 hours of sunshine a year allow 4.5 million holidaymakers annually to realize their dream of a super holiday experience. Numerous mud and thermal baths are good for body and soul. Last but not least, there is extensive Turkish cuisine with its hors d ...
moreTurkey, the dividing line between the Asia and Europe, an enormous peninsula with approximately 8000 km of coastline which, stretches from the North, beginning at the Black Sea over the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits to the West with the dreamlike Aegean Sea and on to the South and the Mediterranean. The cultural diversity of this country is represented by the church towers and minarettes, which are never far away. Turkey is a mosaic of ancient sites, charming countryside and modern towns; a country of contrasts with a multitude of smells and sounds – from the honey-sweet scent from the bakery to the aniseed of raki (the national drink), from the morning wake-up call of the Mosques to the clatter of the bazaar traders on the one hand to the peace and quiet of Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus, to name but a few of the most well-known, on the other. Pammukale, a “white paradise” of unique snow-white travertine terraces with its therapeutic thermal waters, was named among the world heritage by UNESCO; Didyma, where the remains of the oracle of Apollo stand, and where the kings would tell the future through the steam. Culture and beach fun can easily be combined in Turkey the greatest “open air museum in the world”. Fine sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, dreamy bays with pine groves and oleander, and 3000 hours of sunshine a year allow 4.5 million holidaymakers annually to realize their dream of a super holiday experience. Numerous mud and thermal baths are good for body and soul. Last but not least, there is extensive Turkish cuisine with its hors d’oeuvres (Meze), meat dishes (kebab) and sweet desserts (baklava etc). Black tea is popular and Turkish mocca coffee.
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upMarmara Bolgesi (region) Istanbul, Izmir
Marmara Bolgesi (region) Istanbul, Izmir
The Marmara region forms the North West part of Turkey.It’s climate is very changeable, a mixture of Mediterranean, Black Sea and the harsh country climate.
The largest city and economic and cultural capital is Istanbul situated on the Bosphorus with over 18 million inhabitants. With over 3000 years of history it is one of the oldest towns in existence. Istanbul’s economic centre is also a university city at and home to numerous academic institutions and foreign cultural institutes many libraries. Other provinces worth a mention in the Marmara region are Edirne, Tekirdag, Kocaeli, Adapazari, Bursa and Canakkale.
The changeable climate means there is a wide selection of agricultural produce. Wheat, sugar beet, corn, sunflowers and olives are among the most important. Silkworm culture has been widely developed in Bursa.
“Izmir” (also known by it’s ancient name Smyrna) is the largest provincial city in this region with 3 million inhabitants. It is the third largest city in Turkey and has the second largest harbour after Istanbul. Izmir is 5000 years old. Other provinces include Aydin, Manisa, Afyon, Usak, Denizli, Mugla and Kutahya.
This region has many greenhouses. Tobacco (50% of total production), cotton, grapes, figs, satsumas and olives are the characteristic products of this region.
upEge & Akdeniz Bolgesi (Mediterranean) Kalkan
Ege & Akdeniz Bolgesi (Mediterranean) Kalkan
The climate here is, of course, Mediterranean, very warm and dry in summer and mild and rainy in winter. The provincial towns are Antalya, Adana, Hatay, Icel, Isparta, Burdur, and Kahramanmaras. Antalya is the tourist centre of Turkey with 750 000 inhabitants which increases threefold in the high season. The largest and most beautiful holiday resorts are Alanya, Side, Belek, Kemer, Kas and Kalkan. There are numerous ancient towns to visit in this region eg. Aspendos, Perge, Olympus, Patara. This area is also well-known for its waterfalls, long beaches, beautiful bays and nature reserves eg. Duden Manavgat and Kursunlu; Lara and Konyaalti beaches in the middle of Antalya as well as Phaselis, Kekova, Petara and Kaputas beaches near Kas and Kalkan.