Turkey’s rich culture of different sights, sounds, and customs is the result of living near eight countries and being between two continents. In the past, only history enthusiasts and trivia fans were attracted to Turkey. Mostly, more well-rounded and seasoned vacationers have been visiting Turkey to take in the Turkish bazaars, baths and beaches. Turkey is the perfect haven for people who are interested in doing more than enjoying the beaches.
Turkey is a great place to holiday if you just want to rest and soak up some sun on the beach, as it boasts 258 Blue Flag beaches across the coastlines of the country.
The best thing about Turkey is that it is simple to customize your trip, whether you are interested in modern Istanbul or the ancient city of Perge. It is possible to visit Byzantine battlegrounds one day, Roman ruins on another day, and even enjoy a traditional Hamman experience on still another day. It is even possible to utilize the country as your base of operations for exploring the surrounding areas. Depending upon where you stay, you can take cruises to a few of the Greek islands, which is right up the alley of amateur explorers.
Don’t worry if you are travelling with a party animal. Gumbet, Marmara and Antalya all compete to provide the best nightlife possible and to make sure you have the time of your life!
TURKEY’S WEATHER
There are seven distinct regions: Marmara, Black Sea Coast, Eastern Anatolian, Southeastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Mediterranean and Aegean. The climate of Turkey has a lot of variety, just like its culture. There is a different climate for each region depending on the location in relation to seas or oceans and mountains.
The Mediterranean, Marmara, Aegean coasts enjoy the Mediterranean weather with long, warm and welcoming summers and moderate and wet winters. Because of this, sunshine resorts like Alanya, Antalya, Bodrum, Belek, and Gumbet are exceptionally popular among tourists.
The eastern portion of Turkey contains mountains with warm summers and chilly, snowy winters.
Central Turkey gets very hot in the summer and it rains all year long with cold winters. For instance, in the mountainous areas of Malatya, temperatures range from 38°C in the summer to approximately minus 43°C in the winter.
Be sure to check the weather report prior to holidaying in Turkey, so you can ensure that you pack appropriate attire!
ACTIVITIES IN TURKEY
Whether you want to veg out on the beach, shop till you drop in the spice markets and bustling bazaars, or steep yourself in history, there is something for everyone in Turkey.
When you stay on the Aegean coastline, you can spend your days basking in the sun or, if you want a little more action, you can take a cruise to one of the nearby Greek islands. Kos is a perfect way to indulge in a variety of locations, as it is only a short ride away. Most of Turkey’s coastal resorts have boat travel as well as catamaran cruises so you can look at this Middle Eastern maze while you are on the water, plus as an extra
