Over the last 10 years, the Turkish government have ploughed money into developing some of the finest quality roads to rival Western countries and improve infrastructure and access to main cities in the country. However, depending on who you talk to, it is not the roads that are the problem in Turkey, but the people driving on them! In this blog we give you our best tips to driving in Turkey as a foreigner without giving into road rage or ending the day bruised and battered.
Turkiye has come on leaps and bounds since the turn of the century - with more investment, tourists, and infrastructure than ever before. To understand just why Turkey is attracting so much attention and investment, we need to glance over its rich and colourful historical timeline, which will provide answers to why the eyes of the world are on this country, and why the future is looking so bright for Turkey and the people that inhabit this beautiful land.
The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are two dominant and majestic buildings within Istanbul that regularly make the listings in numerous guidebooks and travel blogs as two of the top landmarks to see in Istanbul. Standing directly opposite each other, the stories of these two buildings stretches far back, connecting two of the world’s greatest empires and also two of the world’s leading religions.
What is the Blue Evil Eye? Turkish people believe the Blue Evil Eye absorbs bad energy whilst at the same time, protecting you. If the evil or curse is abolished or broken, the evil eye will crack, to signal the danger is over. Given at weddings, purchased by tourists as souvenirs, in this blog we take a look at the mystic and wonderful with an in depth look at the Blue Evil Eye, also known as Nazar Boncugu.
When you think of the Bodrum Peninsula in Turkey, you immediately conjure up words such as - sophisticated, luxurious, high class, modern, and the like. Known once as a sleeping and tranquil fishing village, Bodrum has come alive over the last 20 years as development has seen the region become a haven for superstars and superyachts attracted to the suave lifestyle and stunning surroundings. Bringing you the six very best in luxury Bodrum villas, Property Turkey takes a deep look at the new era of designer homes in the peninsula that have seen super-luxury become somewhat of the norm.
When you think of golf in Turkey, only one region truly comes to mind - the golfing mecca of Belek in Turkey. With numerous championship quality courses designed by golfing legends such as Coling Montgomerie, and Lee Westwood, Belek is fast becoming a haven for expats and retiree's looking to spend out their days playing golf in the sun on some of the toughest courses you can find in Europe. A typical tourist region with over 300 days of sunshine per year, Belek is recognised by the Turkish tourism board as one of the most popular destinations in the country. Find out why in this blog.
Perhaps not known for its wealth of National Parks, did you know that Turkey is actually home to over 80 of them? With each measuring thousands of hectares in size, it is most definitely worth taking a closer look at for anyone travelling through Turkey. Discover some of the hidden gems in this blog as we take a deep look into the diverse selection of parks ranging from the impressively sized Mount Ararat National Park to The United Nations protected Canakkale-Gelibolu Peninsula Historical Park to the gorgeous nature retreat Artvin-Hatila Valley National Park.
Since first being introduced to golf in the 1800's, Turkey has become one of the premier locations for golf around Europe with hundreds of thousands of tourists heading each year to one place - Belek. Home to over 17 Championship Quality golf courses, Belek is a golfers paradise that attracts those who are looking for exotic holiday homes within walking distance to world class clubhouses and golf courses. Within driving distance to neighbouring regions, Belek awaits over 300 days of sunshine per year, and you'll find plenty of expats and friendly faces awaiting. Find out what makes Belek tick here.
You shouldn't have to have crazy money in order to enjoy a luxury home in Turkey, at the beach-front may be, or nestled in some lovely hilltop in Kalkan, Bodrum or Kas overlooking some trendy new marina, where you can dream of keeping a boat one day - or may already have moored it there. Luxuries are not a weakness, let Property Turkey show you how to indulge yourselves responsibly and safely in the creamer end of Turkey. Read our step by step guide how to land an elegant home in Turkey smoothly and safely.
Built by the Knights of St John in 14th Century, Bodrum Castle is the most visited landmark of modern Halicarnassus on the Aegean coast of Turkey. The papal decree may have opened the gates of heaven to the construction workers as promised at the time, that we can't know, yet we can't fail to enjoy the Museum of Underwater Archaeology and many hidden tunnels in this heavenly building which stood test of time in the heart of town.
Are there dangerous animals in Turkey? And if so, should you be worried about them? In this blog we take a look at the types of animals and insects that you might stumble upon while in Turkey - a total guide to animals in Turkey including tips on what to do if you ever bitten.
We speak to 67 year old Bjorn Eschel who moved to Antalya from Sweden just over a year ago and is living his new life in the sun. Bjorn tells us just why he chose Antalya and what he loves about his new life in Turkey. For anyone looking to buy a home in Antalya, this is a must read blog post.
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