Europe & Beyond

Turkey Holiday Ideas

If you are looking for a holiday that is both relaxing and exciting then a holiday in Turkey can offer all this. Turkey offers a wide array of culture, history, art, and sports in a unique combination of old and new; of relaxation and excitement. As one of the top ten tourist destinations in the world, with a wide coastline and changing landscape, Turkey has a range of outdoor activities allowing visitors unique ways to experience the country.

The areas of Kas, Bodrum, Saro and Kemer allow divers to take on underwater experiences in the warm summer months. Within the four seas Turkey offers (Black sea, Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara), divers can explore underwater caverns, archaeological ruins and sunken ships. The many rivers throughout the country offer plenty of thrilling white- water rafting and canoeing opportunities. Experiencing the Coruh, Rize Firtina and Dalaman rivers and the Koprucay- Coprulu Canyon are safe yet exciting rafting routs in Turkey.

The Turkish mountain ranges offer plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors year round. While the country is known for its warm climate and sunny Mediterranean resorts, winter sports such as skiing, and climbing are prevalent throughout the mountain regions. Mountain Climbing activities in Turkey are everywhere. Areas such as the Agri- Mount Ararat, Mt. Taurus, Mt. Argeus, Kayseri- Erciyes and the Rize Kacker mountain range offer some mythological and biblical settings for fantastically challenging and beautiful climbs and hikes.

Mountain biking is another great activity that the mountains offer plenty of. Mapped routes are safe and maintained by authorities. The Cappadocia Mountain Biking Festival is a highly recommended activity for the mountain biking enthusiasts. It will take riders through various spots and let them enjoy the picturesque scenery in the company of mountain bikers from across the globe.

Turkey has over 40,000 caves and caverns to explore, from the caverns of Antalya to the caves of Zongulduk. There is a wide range of opportunity for explorers to venture out and find magnificent geological formations, but cave exploring should only be done with certified instructors and appropriate equipment.

Air sports include parachuting and paragliding, which have really taken off in recent years. Famous paragliding spots are around Mount Baba in Fehiye, and in the Oludenuz region. Another unconventional way of exploring the country is in a hot air balloon. Travelling at heights of up to 1500 ft, this tranquil experience lets you slowly explore the landscape from a birds’ eye view. Recommended areas are the Cappadocian landscapes, where floating through the countryside will feel like a gentle dream.

Holiday Activities in Turkey

Jeep safaris are a real adventure and offer rides through the varied landscapes of forests, mountains and rivers. Discovering hidden beauties and experiencing Turkish life on the ground can also be done on horseback riding tours. Another recommended activity is a horseback riding tour through the Cappadocia region, which actually derives its’ name from the Persian word Katpatuka, meaning “The land of Beautiful Horses”.

In recent years international golf courses have opened throughout the country. Popular golf resorts to visit include the Gloria Golf Resort, Noblis Golf Otel, and Klassis Golf and Country.

Finally, after all of the exerting, exciting activity during your holiday, there are some fantastic ways to relax. Turkey has over 1000 thermal springs, and most of them are in and around the Mamara and Aegean regions. People flock to enjoy the many resorts built around the springs that are said to heal many illnesses.

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