Investment in Turkey's hotel industry is on the up - despite two less-than-stellar years of tourism. We explore Turkey's different tourist sectors and discover how hoteliers are diversifying their chances of gaining tourist income, as well as letting you in on the most favourable places to invest in a Turkish hotel.
Last year wasn’t the best year for Turkey. Security worries kept tourists away, which meant tourist revenue fell drastically. This year, the tourists are returning - but the crowds still aren’t back to 2015 levels. Hoteliers and others in the tourism industry have lowered their prices to attract tourists, and with the low lira, it’s now cheaper than ever before to visit Turkey - but these conditions won’t last forever.
The broad spectrum and diversity of tourist attractions in Turkey have earned the country gushing admiration in travel guide books and fairs. From the weird and wonderful to historical or natural places of beauty, most are family friendly destinations, as well as favoured spots for independent travellers. Have a read of the ten best tourist attractions that anyone visiting Turkey just HAS to visit.
In 1981, locals of a small village called Faralya on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey enjoyed the scenic delights of a broad valley, formed by two rock formations and fronted by a pebbly beach. Due to the butterflies that breed there at certain times of the year, they called it Kelebek Vadesi, and when the Anatolia Tourism Development Cooperative, made an offer to buy it, a deal was signed. Enjoy our guide to visiting Butterfly Valley in Fethiye.
Fethiye, in southern Turkey, is the perfect example of a laid back seaside lifestyle. The backing Taurus mountain range and the calm, blue waters of the Mediterranean not only attract thousands of holidaymakers every year but also expats seeking to live out their days with copious amounts of sun, sea and sand. Away from the beaches, however, the attractions of Fethiye are equally as stunning and you will find them listed in this blog.
Bodrum on the Aegean coast of Turkey is a popular destination, for many foreign tourists. On the surface, it offers copious amounts of sun, sea, sand and any other requirement that constitutes the perfect holiday destination. Yet for many Turks, who know its history, and esteemed status, it seems like an alternative reality, marked with bohemian traits. Enjoy cultural things to do and see in Bodrum this summer.
The vast region of Fethiye on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey encompasses the main city centre and smaller holiday resorts like Calis Beach, Hisaronu, Ovacik and Oludeniz. As one of the top visited destinations in the country, everyone, whether young or old enjoys a full range of day trips from Fethiye, find the best available excursions in this blog.
Covering a huge geographical area, it's not surprising that Turkey's tourist attractions are not confined to the well known Antalya, Fethiye, Bodrum and Istanbul. It's only with a recent push by Turkey's tourism industry that travellers are now discovering the little-known areas and attractions scattered a round the country. Explore some of the growing areas of Turkey's tourist areas.
Upmarket Kalkan on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey has the distinct advantage of being close to many of the best tourist attractions and sites in the whole of the country. Holidaymakers and expats enjoy the best of both worlds, the wealth of day trips from Kalkan entertains everyone from the younger, more dynamic generations to the older, slow-paced adults.
Alanya, part of the Antalya region on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, is a key player on the tourism scene of the country. Attracting many nationalities including Brits, Russians and East Europeans, it is a buzzing city offering the best of shopping, nightlife and things to do. Have a read of our guide to things to see and do in Alanya this summer with your family.
The term “culture” is an incredibly broad definition but experts agree it is what defines a social group of people. This includes their language, beliefs, traditions, regional cuisine, folk dancing, and so forth. So, looking at Turkish culture for tourists, it would be wise to focus on characteristics that they will encounter as they holiday or travel around the country.
Over the last few decades, solo travel has risen in popularity. People from all generations often set off to explore the world on their own, sometimes with the blessing of their families, at other times, with discrete concern. Turkey is one of the countries that profited from this new trend, with many international foreigners wowing friends back home with their tales of city exploration in Istanbul, fairy chimneys in Cappadocia and gulet cruises on the Mediterranean coast. Find the best tips and advice for solo travelling in Turkey, as a male or female.
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