Without a doubt, the Fethiye area in Turkey drives the tourism trade on the southwestern coast. Its picturesque appeal is hard to ignore, and every year, thousands of foreigners of different nationalities and Turks flock to the area for sandy beaches, laid-back coastal resorts, and outdoor tourist attractions.
Airbnb is not dead in Turkey; the amateur model is. The era when almost anyone could purchase an apartment in Istanbul or Bodrum, place it online, and operate informally is being closed by legislation, platform verification, and enforcement.
The long list of weird and unusual places in Turkey stretches far beyond the Blue Mosque and the whirling dervishes of Istanbul. Often compared with Europe in terms of popular tourist attractions, Turkiye offers plenty of unique destinations to explore its cultural heritage if you want to get away from the usual beach summer holidays.
Foreigners looking for the best place to buy property in Turkey are entering a healthy market with many destinations offering a full portfolio of off-plan, new build and resale apartments and villas for sale. Mass availability is driving Turkey’s real estate market, and buyers have many advantages to tap into and use. You have much potential for a profitable investment and here are the best places to buy in Turkey today.
Turkey's citizenship by investment programme is a very different proposition from the one launched almost a decade ago. The market is larger, regulations are more established, thousands of families have completed the process, and citizenship can potentially connect with Turkey's new 20-year foreign-income tax regime.
Yes, Turkey is a Muslim country, but it is also secular. This is an important distinction that separates the country from other places like Saudi Arabia or Jordan. For people looking to learn more about the country, it is important to understand the secular setup and how it differs from the religious Muslim face.
Most conversations about destination weddings in Turkey begin with the view. That is understandable: the country offers the Bosphorus, the Aegean coastline, Lycian bays and long Mediterranean evenings. Yet scenery is only the first part of the decision. A destination also has to work.
For investors from countries without access to the United States E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, Turkish citizenship can create a valuable route into the American market. The strategy combines a qualifying investment in Turkey with a separate investment in an active US business.
A client asked: "Is Turkey's coast actually on the Mediterranean?" If you count the Aegean as an extension of the Mediterranean, then Turkey's whole south-western shoreline is one sweep of turquoise. Fethiye and Antalya sit on the "Med" coast proper. But draw the line where sailors draw it, and the Aegean earns its own name.
Sovalye Island in Fethiye completely defies belief. Nestled inside the Gulf of Telmessos in Muğla, Mediterranean Turkey, lies this slice of paradise that feels light-years away from modern life. Known alternatively as Şövalye Adası, Knight Island, and historically as Makri Island or Fethiye Adası.
The best international schools in Istanbul city offer academic excellence on all levels. Often sought out by expatriate families, international students learn global skills alongside impeccable educational experiences. Expats in Turkey typically choose international education over public schools because the curriculum and qualifications are vastly different.
Turkey has a diverse and vibrant culture. Rich in stories, history, landscapes, beaches and mountains. Rich in festivities, shopping attractions and delicious cuisine. It is the ideal country if you are looking for fun, joy and some madness. You will wonder from where to start? Which areas to visit first? To help you out, here are the top 10 places to visit in Turkey.
This guide explains how Chinese investors can obtain Turkish citizenship without losing sight of the real investment potential. The passport is important, but the property decision will decide whether the investment performs.
Bodrum’s appeal is not that it imitates the French Riviera or Sardinia at a lower cost. It combines protected Aegean bays, recognised marinas, luxury hotels, beach clubs, historic towns, and high-end villas without losing its Turkish coastal character. It is a more complete way to divide time between the villa, the boat, and the family.
Turkey entered July 2026 with two developments capable of changing how investors assess the country. The first was Law No. 7582, published on 4 June 2026, introducing a 20-year Turkish income tax exemption for qualifying foreign-source income. The second was the NATO Leaders’ Summit held in Ankara on 7 and 8 July.
Deploying $4 million USD into Istanbul real estate does not necessarily mean buying one Bosphorus mansion. For a high-net-worth investor seeking income, capital growth, and a practical exit, the stronger strategy may be far less glamorous: modern apartments in central Istanbul, generally priced between $175,000 USD and $250,000 USD per unit.
Turkey’s 2026 tax reforms combine a 20-year Turkish income tax exemption for qualifying foreign-source income with a time-limited asset declaration regime offering rates from 0% to 5%. For internationally mobile high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices, and business owners, this creates a major planning opportunity.
Turkey’s 2026 tax reforms have introduced an opportunity for investors, family offices, companies, and Turkish-connected wealth structures. Turkey has introduced a temporary Asset Declaration Regime that allows certain assets to be declared, transferred into the Turkish economy, and protected from future tax audits.
Turkey’s 2026 tax reforms introduced a major tax opportunity for investors, entrepreneurs, retirees, high-net-worth individuals, and families considering a move to Turkey. Eligible individuals who become resident in Turkey from 1 January 2026 onwards may benefit from a 20-year exemption from Turkish income tax on foreign-source income.
Turkey’s 2026 tax reform has created one of the most important new incentives for international trading companies, commodity businesses, supply chain groups, and family-owned merchanting structures looking at Turkey as a commercial base. The key question is simple: do the goods have to physically enter Turkey?