Famed for its white sugar cubed houses tumbling down the hillsides, Bodrum on the Aegean coast of Turkey also has another luring attribute. The small bays and caves of the peninsula are home to some of the country’s best beaches making it a popular holiday destination. Those stretches of golden sand, combined with the blue waters of the Aegean and a hedonistic lifestyle of boats and parties have catapulted it into one of the top spots of the Turkish Riviera. Enjoy the best beaches of Bodrum guide.
If you are wondering if you should buy a holiday home in Turkey, you have already been introduced to the country's delights. Turkey is a top tourism destination; every year, millions of people arrive from European countries and other countries like Asia, America and more. They come to explore historical sites, lay on sandy beaches, and make friends with Turks in attractive destinations scattered from East to West.
“Become one of the top five visited countries in the world, therefore generating mass tourism revenue.” - that was the aim set out by the Tourism Ministry of Turkey in 2007. An ambitious plan detailed the steps Turkey would take to reach their goals by 2023 - how far has the nation come since 2007 in reaching their end goal? This blog takes a look at the impact of the tourism industry in Turkey since the announcement, the growth and further growth that has seen Istanbul voted number one city to visit in the world in 2014, as well as the impact that the growing tourism has had on other industries in Turkey.
We take a look at the Little family, who have completed their move to Bodrum and are looking to stay indefinitely upon retirement since falling in love with the area on arrival. According to the Little's - they have a holiday home, a retirement home, and an investment nest egg all rolled into one. Have a read of their story.
We present our total guide on how to avoid buying an illegal property in Turkey - taking a look at why people buy illegal homes, the consequences of doing so, and our top tips on how to rest assured that your new home in Turkey is legal, built properly, and 100% safe with history and title deeds.