British Newspaper shares 20 reasons to go to Turkey for an enjoyable holiday

Turkey has attracted the attention of the World Press with its methods and successful results in combating the coronavirus epidemic. Turkey has been the address of an enjoyable holiday for tourists from the UK in particular and continues to be featured in the British press.

TOURISM IN TURKEY IN THE BRITISH PRESS

In the news, it was emphasized that Turkey, with the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Sea, had one of the best cuisines in the world, numerous archaeological sites, a metropolis connecting the two continents and exceptional tourism infrastructure.

It was recalled that the Turkish people were hospitable, while tourism was affected by the pandemic, but Turkey was more successful in dealing with it than most countries.

20 REASONS TO SEE TURKEY

The newspaper stated that there were plenty of reasons to visit Turkey of which 20 were quoted as follows:

WALKING THE LYCIAN WAY

The 539 km long Lycian Way is one of the best walking routes in the world. From cedar-covered ravines to rocky coves, one walks through majestic landscapes. The route is also filled with relics of ancient civilizations.

PRISTINE SANDS

Patara road, which is 8 kilometers long, is in pristine condition. In the white sands of the turtle nesting strip, the only structure is the remains of ancient Patara.

FERRY ENTERTAINMENT

One can spend a week riding ferries in Istanbul. Go to the Golden Horn for a tour of the walls. One can take a bike ride in the islands and eat fish in the Anadolu Kavağı village.

MUGLA DALYAN

With an attractive location next to a river, Dalyan is one of the most comfortable resorts in Turkey.

GRILLED FISH

Anise-flavored raki accompanies appetizers that precede Turkish snacks and grilled fish main courses.

BODRUM

King Mausolus built his “wonder of the world” mausoleum in this beautiful Aegean town more than two thousand years ago. Bodrum’s star shone more with its numerous hotels and fine restaurants.

EGIRDIR LAKE

Locals claim that the water of Lake Egirdir which is surrounded by mountains, changes color seven times a day. Eğirdir is 914 meters above sea level.

KEBAB

Ubiquitous kebab restaurants in Turkey have an abundance of flavor. Urfa and Adana kebabs are cooked on barbecue charcoal. They all come with salads, rice and breads baked in a fresh wood oven.

TRAVERTINES

Long before hot springs became popular in Europe, residents of Hierapolis, located about 177 kilometers from Turkey’s Aegean coast, bathed in warm mineral waters bubbling from the ground on the mountainside above the Menderes River.

Like the incredible white travertine terraces formed by calcium carbonate-rich waters, the ruins of the city still amaze visitors today.

ANTALYA

Antalya is the gateway to all-inclusive hotels and golf courses surrounding the beaches of Pamphylia. Kaleici, the walled Old City of Antalya, is a source of pleasure; there are many boutique hotels.

A DISTANT VIEW OF LYCIA

Viewed from a traditional wooden sailboat, Lycia’s topography looks more elegant than seen from land, with its turquoise waters hitting the region’s towering limestone cliffs and beaches of remote coves.

DATÇA

Datça Peninsula characterizes the most beautiful features of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. It has classic Aegean olive groves, limestone hills, hidden coves, picturesque villages and an azure sea.

GOING BACK IN TIME

Turkey was home to a staggering number of nations and states, including the Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Muslim Ottoman Turks.

Turkey has 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the astonishing 12,000-year-old temple at Göbekli Tepe and the medieval town of Ani.

CAPPADOCIA: DREAMLAND

This compact region of eroded valleys, which locals call “Fairy Chimneys,” is as if it came out of a fantasy novel. Mysterious underground cities, rock-cut churches and numerous boutique “caves” enrich the hotel experience.

DEAD SEA

Turkey’s tourism gurus are promoting the magnificent azure lakes in Ölüdeniz. Its warm and shallow waters are perfect for children.

MOUNT ARARAT

The climb to this glacial-covered volcanic cone, each as stunning as Mount Fuji, takes four to five days. One needs permission to climb.

CIRALI

Behind the 100 or so low lodgings that make up Cirali, surrounded by citrus groves, there are steep, pine-covered mountains, as well as a Pebble Beach. It attracts couples and families who want an unpretentious holiday.

ALAÇATI

Alaçatı’s old stone houses were built in the days before the 1923 population exchange. A fun, boutique place to stay.

FETHIYE

The lack of town beaches has kept Fethiye out of the development of many of its competitors, which is excellent news for those who want to enjoy a traditional Turkish seaside town with plenty of food, drink and sightseeing.

There is a beautiful marina, cliffs covered with Lycian rock tombs. Boat trips and rental car trips to a number of ancient sites complete the picture.

PERGE, ASPENDOS, SIDE

Two thousand years ago, it was highly admired by the Romans. Today’s visitors come for a different form of entertainment: Golf.

There are 11 well-maintained golf courses, built and designed in conjunction with luxury hotels in front of sandy beaches. It attracts golfers from all over Europe.