Foca

Foca

FOCA (Phokaia) All kinds of products are grown in this region because of the favourable Mediterranean climate. The tourism and fishing sectors are well developed thanks to the location of the district on the coast. There are rich mineral deposits in the region such as kaolin and puzan marilen. There is a marine with a […]

Cesme Peninsula

Cesme Peninsula

Cesmealti CESME PENINSULA (Cesmealti) The prosperous little fishing village of Cesmealti is notable for its simple yet excellent fish restaurants. As you drive along the panoramic Karaburun Peninsula coast road you pass several peaceful bays and quaint fishing villages: Balikliova, Mordogan and Karaburun. At Karaburun, pleasant hotels, tea gardens and fish restaurants sit between the […]

Cesme

Cesme

Cesme The Cesme Peninsula, lapped by the waters of the Aegean Sea, lies west of Izmir. The name ‘Cesme’, meaning fountain, refers to the many springs found in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is one of Turkey’s most beautiful stretches – surrounded by clear blue sea, with landscapes of cultivated fields […]

Izmir

Izmir

IZMIR Turkey’s Aegean shores are among the loveliest landscapes in the country. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea, abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods. Dotted with idyllic fishing harbours, popular holiday villages and the remains of ancient civilizations attesting to […]

Introducing

Introducing

THE BLACK SEA REGION The vibrant green of Turkey’s lush, humid Black Sea Coast surprises those who imagine the country to be nothing but barren steppe. From the European border with Bulgaria to the Georgian border, dense pine forests cover the mountaintops while lush vegetation and bountiful crops grow in the lower elevations and valleys. […]

Western Black Sea Coast

Western Black Sea Coast

KIRKLARELI The Yildiz (Istranca) Mountains bisect the province of Kirklareli. Lush mountainous landscape dotted with quaint houses transport you to an idyllic and tranquil reverie. In the city of Kirklareli the oldest mosque is the Hizirbey Mosque, built in 1383. The mosque complex includes a bazaar. Nearby stands a hamam (batil) also built under die […]

Ankara

Ankara

ANKARA           The central Anatolian plateau, ochre hued, cleft by ravines and dominated by volcanic peaks, forms the heartland of Turkey. Covered with wheat fields and outlined with ranks of poplars the boldly contoured steppe has a solitary majesty. This plateau was one of the cradles of human civilization. At Catalhoyuk […]

Savsat

Savsat

SAVSAT 55km east of Artvin is Savsat, an alpine village surrounded by meadows of wild flowers and butterflies, rushing streams and quaint chalets. The local womens’ organization has established a training center for weaving in an attempt to keep the indigenous carpet and kilim traditions alive. Karagöl – Sahara National Park, 17km from Savsat on […]

Artvin

Artvin

ARTVIN A winding drive midway up a Mountainside takes you to Artvin, the capital of the province. At the foot of the escarpment, a ruined 16th-century castle crowns a rocky outcrop. Artvin is a charming city with beautiful old Turkish houses, typical of the region. The area’s mild climate makes summer visits delightfully refreshing and […]

Hopa

Hopa

HOPA Hopa, an attractive town at the foot of a forested mountain, is the last port before the Turkish-Georgian border. The international boundary actually divides the village of Sarp. 27 km northeast of the town of Borcka on the way to Artvin there is the wonderful alpine lake of Karagöl, with various pine trees, as […]

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