Tips for planning your next trip to Turkey
Because Cappadocia is so spread out, there are several towns you can base yourself out of to explore the area. The largest concentrations of Cappadocia hotels are in Göreme, Uçhisar and Ürgüp. You will also find hotels in Avanos, Ortahisar, Mustafapaşa, and Ayvali. Göreme is the most central site and is a good base if you…
The Cappadocia museum pass gives you admission to most of the major sites / museums in Cappadocia for 130 lira. It is a worthwhile investment if you are planning to hit up all the major sites.
I have written about a whole host of ancient sites in Turkey and have raved about many of them. However, hands down, Aphrodisias is my favorite ancient site in Turkey. There are three main reasons for this: 1) the sheer scale and condition of the site 2) its ridiculous stadium, and 3) the spectacular on-site museum.
Bodrum is one of the most popular beach destinations in Turkey – both for Turks and foreigners. “Bodrum” can refer to either the town of Bodrum itself or to the Bodrum peninsula which includes many other small bays and villages. Bodrum is the biggest town on the peninsula and has the most to offer…
While you are in Bodrum you may just want to spend the entire time at the beach. With sandy beaches and rocky coves surrounding the peninsula you will have no problem finding great spots to sunbathe and cool off in the Aegean. If you are able to extract yourself from your lounge-chair, however, you will discover that there are…
The Mediterranean coast makes up most of Turkey’s southern border. It stretches from Dalyan in the west to Antakya in the east. As you drive along the diverse coast you will encounter vacation resorts. sleepy villages, rugged coastline, sandy beaches, modern cities with international ports, small agricultural communities, and remnants of history stretching back millenia. It is…
The Eastern Mediterranean (the stretch east of Antalya) is a fascinating place. It combines mega-resorts strung along sandy beaches with seldom-visited agricultural towns. The stretch from Antalya to Alanya is jam packed with hotels and tourists, but the stretch east of Gazipaşa until Kızkalesi is quiet, agricultural, mountainous, and retains a lot of old-school charm…
Antalya is the largest city on the Mediterranean coast and a major hub for tourists seeking sun and sand. While the area around Bodrum tends to draw British tourists, Antalya is traditionally where German tourists and increasingly, Russian tourists, flock for their beach vacations. The recent influx of Russian tourists is evidenced by tourist shop…
The stretch of Mediterranean coast from Antalya west to Kalkan is one of my favorite stretches in the country. Its full of cute towns, ancient historic sites, and stunning natural beauty. The sites described below are listed from east to west as you drive along the coastal road (D400) from Antalya towards Kalkan.
Having traveled to many areas along the Turkish coast, Kalkan is still one of my favorites and gets my vote for one of the most picturesque. Hills surrounding a pretty bay and islands in the distance mean that almost any spot in Kalkan has a beautiful view and makes for amazing pictures. There isn’t a…
This post covers the stretch of the Western Mediterranean coast west of Kalkan. This stretch is equally beautiful to the coastline between Kalkan and Antalya and is also full of great beaches, ancient ruins and charming towns.
To ensure the most comfort and enjoyment from your trip to Turkey, make sure you bring along these seven key items!