Mountaineering
Turkey presents mountains lovers with an incredible variety of interesting climbing opportunities that are sure to satisfy even the most demanding hikers, climbers, and winter sports fans. In Turkey, mountains ... Read More
Yalıkavak
Formerly the area's main sponge-fishing port, the village of Yalıkavak maintains a relaxing atmosphere for quaint seaside eating. Its position in the north-western corner of the peninsula, 18 km from ... Read More
Side-Koprulu Canyon
Location: The park is in the mountains 49km northeast of Antalya. Transportation: Koprulu Kanyon National Park is in the Manavgat district of the Antalya province. The road along the coast from Antalya ... Read More
Bodrum
A world renowned holiday and entertainment peninsula, Bodrum is a paradise for its climate, sea, natural beauty, magnificent coves and history, as well as for its modern nightlife where the show goes on ... Read More
Sardis
Sardis is in the Aegean Region near Manisa and Izmir. Sardis was the capital of the famous Kingdom of Lydia, where the first coins in the world were minted. The Temple of Artemis by the Sart Stream dates ... Read More
Parachute
Turkish Aviation Organization and aviation clubs are serving training for parachuting sports. Falling Zones Ankara: Administrative center of parachute school, is working under Türkkuşu General Directorate, ... Read More
Golf Tourism
Golfers, swimmers and sun-worshippers do not want to miss this modern holiday center and golf paradise, 30 km from Antalya. The National Golf Club located in Belek features a wide variety of water sports ... Read More
Oludeniz
Ölüdeniz is the archetypal picture-postcard beach backed by dramatic pine-clad hills. Literally translated as 'dead sea', the stunning lagoon is a protected area, ensuring that its natural beauty ... Read More
Useful Information
On Entry / Visa:While planning your trip to Turkey do not forget to check your passport if it is valid for at least 90 days. Depending on your nationality, most probably your stay as a tourist is limited ... Read More
Artvin
Artvin is an authentic tourism place that contains various tourism values with festivals, it's traditional architecture, historical churches, fauna and flora riches, castles and arched bridges, green plateaus, ... Read More
Erzurum
Erzurum, the largest city in eastern Anatolia, sprawls on a high plateau at an altitude of 1,950 meters. As you enter the city, the large Aziziye Monument commemorating the Turkish-Russian war will catch ... Read More
Beaches
Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon)Ölüdeniz, described as 'the Eden bestowed by God to the World', has a 3 km long beach. One can appreciate fully the beauty of swimming in a colour harmony of light and ... Read More
EVENTS
CULTURALJAPON YEAR 2010 in TURKEYEvent InfoAs the 120th anniversary of friendly relations of two countries, 2010 is going to be celebrated as Japan Year 2010 in Turkey. Istanbul 2010 European Capital of ... Read More
Customs
Customs RegulationsPlease note that the following information is intended to give an idea about customs regulations, and our portal does not accept any responsibility for inaccuracy or mis-information. ... Read More
Balikesir - Ayvalik Islands
Location: The Ayvalik Islands are just off the coast of Ayvalik, 100km west of Balikesir and 50km northwest of Bergama. Transportation: The islands are accessible by road and boat. The largest, Alibey ... Read More
Ilgaz Mountain National Park
Location: The park is 45km south of Kastamonu, and 200km north of Ankara, and lies in the Central Anatolian region. Transportation: The park can be accessed from the Cankiri - Kastamonu highway. Highlights: ... Read More
Beydağları Shore National Park
Location: The park is west of Antalya, and 30km northeast of Finike.Transportation: The park crosses the Antalya - Kemer - Kumluca state highway. The road is part of the Mersin - Antalya - Mugla sea road.Highlights: ... Read More
Ephesus
One of the seven wonders of the antiquty, Temple of Artemis, at EphesusEphesus was an ancient city on the west coast of Anatolia, near present-day Selcuk, Izmir Province. The city which was situated at ... Read More
Rize - Firtina River
RIZE FIRTINA RIVER The River Firtina River is interesting not only for the arched bridges spanning it and the tea plantations lining the banks, but also for the traditional costumes of the local people. ... Read More
Bursa - Uludag
WINTER SPORTSBURSA - UludagUludag, 36km south of Bursa, is one of the country's favourite winter sports centres and as well as skiing, its richness of flora and fauna has made it into a National Park and ... Read More
Caving
About one third of Turkey is underlain by carbonate rocks. The intense karstification is spread almost all over Turkey. It is found particularly in the regions of the Taurus Mountain Range, in Northwest ... Read More
Adana
Adana has a great tourism potential with thousands of years of historical backround, immense works of art that have come from the past up to now, the natural beauty of Yumurtalik Karatas coast, the green ... Read More
Congress and incentive tourism
By virtue of possessing a significant historical and cultural heritage, Turkey is a door of amazing possibilities. Turkey where Europe and Asia meet is an ideal destination for Congresses and Incentive ... Read More
Çeşme
Cesme is a charming convergence of healing mineral springs, excellent beaches, crystal clear waters and sun, making it a perfect spot for those on vacation. It is located 94 km west of Izmir, on the very ... Read More
Ephesos
Ephesos, which was one of the twelve Ion cities, developed as a result of the union of Ionian immigrants and the natives living near the temple of Kybele. Afterwards, the spectacular temple, which was ... Read More
Hisarönü
Fifteen years ago there were only a few houses here but now it is a lively resort in its own right. Due to the planning restrictions and lack of space to expand in Ölüdeniz itself, many holidaymakers ... Read More
Golf
Golf, a developed branch of sports in western countries, in which high-income groups take a greater interest, has recently begun to spread and to be popular across the world. Our country has suitable conditions ... Read More
Fethiye
In history Fethiye was known as the "Untouched Virgin of the Lands Lights" and today it is as if all the magnificence of the entire Mediterranean was concentrated in the bay of Fethiye : Its ... Read More
Nature Parks
In terms of scientific and aesthetic considerations,these nature places possesing resorts, tourism facilities and preserved areas with national and international natural and cultural resources are rare ... Read More
Ovacık
Just a short distance from Hisarönü, is the newer resort area of Ovacık, which is essentially a collection of hotels and apartment buildings, blending in with the stunning mountain scenery. It is ... Read More
Pergamon
Located 100 km from north of İzmir in the Bakırçay river basin, Bergama is one of the Turkey's oldest civilized settlements, which has been inhabited from pre-historic times through the Ionic, ... Read More
Visa Information
Make your visa application in person and one month before you proceed to Turkey to avoid any inconvenience.Afghanistan: Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey.Albania: ... Read More
Marmaris
Marmaris is one of Turkey's most popular resorts, which attracts lots of British holidaymakers, many of whom return year after year. It is a favourite with families and young couples alike. It is in a ... Read More
Gümbet
Named after the domed water-cisterns that speckle the countryside near-by, Gümbet is the closest beach to Bodrum - just 10 minutesaway by car - and is very popular with British holidaymakers, many of ... Read More
Intro
Not much remains from this city from when it was established on top of the old city of Antiphellos in Central Lycia. From an inscription written in two languages, we can see that the city under Kaş ... Read More
Antiphellos (Kas)
Not much remains from this city from when it was established on top of the old city of Antiphellos in Central Lycia. From an inscription written in two languages, we can see that the city under Kaş ... Read More
Paragliding
Paragliding sport is to take off by means of running from a high hill instead of plane with a parachute similar to free style jumping parachute on the first look. Parachute, which is lied on a inclined ... Read More
Daily Excursions
Regular boat trips are available from the pier to islands lying to the west and northwest of the Bay of Fethiye. These boats depart at about 10.00 -11.00 am and return at sunset. The most popular destinations ... Read More
Bursa
The city of Bursa, southeast of the Sea of Marmara, lies on the lower slopes of Uludag (Mt. Olympos of Mysia, 2543 meters). The city derives its name from its founder King Prusias of Bithynia. Its previous ... Read More
Youth Tourism
The great majority of the population of Turkey belongs to young people; the country provides camp centers and facilities which give tourists and local young people to enjoy an easy holiday. In Turkey, ... Read More
Manavgat River
The River Manavgat flows 90 km from the eastern slopes of the western Toros (Taurus) mountains, passes over hard conglomerated strata, forms the Manavgat Falls and then enters the coastal plain to empty ... Read More
Winter Sports
There are several ski resorts in Turkey, which offer skiing facilities spanning from November to May. Most of these resorts are in the forest areas on mountains of moderate height. Nevertheless, they are ... Read More
Rafting
Turkey, with its rich natural resources and hundreds of rivers, provides great opportunities for water sports like rafting, canoeing and water-skiing, while always respecting the cultural, historical and ... Read More
Icmeler
İçmeler is a popular resort with families, and it is easy to see why. It is much greener than neighbouring Marmaris, with wide streets lined with threes and a relaxed ambiance. It nestles in the ... Read More
Public Holidays
There are two types of public holiday in Turkey: those which are decided by the government and which fall on the same day each year; and the religious festivals which change according to the lunar calendar ... Read More
Yachting
Formalities for Private Yacht owners:Yachts require a Transit Log and may remain in Turkish waters for up to two years maintenance or for wintering. For further information and regulations contact the ... Read More
Koprulu Canyon National Park
Location: The park is in the mountains 49km northeast of Antalya.Transportation: Koprulu Kanyon National Park is in the Manavgat district of the Antalya province. The road along the coast from Antalya ... Read More
Bursa - Uludag National Park
NATIONAL PARKS Bursa - Uludag National Park Location: Uludag is 30km southeast of Bursa. Transportation: A cable car makes the journey up to Uludag from Bursa to the Sarilan Plain, which takes around 20 ... Read More
Activities and Sports
ParaglidingInterest in paragliding, being performed by 6 travel agencies from the top of 1975 meters high Mount Babadağ in Fethiye, has been increasing day by day all over the world. Because of its ... Read More
Erzincan
Erzincan, one of the important cities in the region, lies 688 km east of Ankara on a fertile plain. The highly-decorated and hand-fashioned copperware of Erzincan maintains a long tradition in the area's ... Read More
Mugla - Kidrak Natural Park
Kidrak Park is along the coast around 15km south of Fethiye, and 128km southeast of Mugla. The park can be accessed via the state highway 400. Fethiye is well connected to the rest of the country by bus, ... Read More
Climate
Summers, due to Mediterranean climate in the region are hot and dry, while winters are warm and rainy. The temperature rarely drops below zero in the winter months. This temperate climate means that for ... Read More
Stratonikeia
The archaic city of Stratonikeia lies in the borders of the Eskihisar Village on Yatağan - Milas highway that is 6 - 7 km to the west of Yatağan District of Muğla.The city was established ... Read More
Göcek
The Gulf of Göcek, with well-equipped marinas set in a beautiful pine forest, is one of the Mediterrariean's best sailing spots. Dotted with islands and intented with many, coves, its land and seascapes ... Read More
Sinop
The province of Sinop is located at the most northern point of the Black Sea Region at the most narrow section of the Boztepe Peninsula. The province is one of the most beautiful natural seaports of the ... Read More
Marmaris Activities
There are many water sports centres in Marmaris or at the coves, ready to assist you in surface or underwater sports adventures - including extreme sports! Akvaryum (Aquarium) Cove, Baca (Chimney) Sea ... Read More
Bey Mountains
This mountain, which enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year, can be climbed in one day and the view of the sea and Antalya is well worth the effort. The sunrise form the peak, for those willing to sacrifice ... Read More
FIBA World Championship 2010, TURKEY
Turkey will be the host for the most important basketball event on the planet. It is the first time that this youthful and dynamic nation hosts a championship of such magnitude. And Turkey's fans are ready ... Read More
Winter Sports
There are several ski resorts in Turkey, which offer skiing facilities spanning from November to May. Most of these resorts are in the forest areas on mountains of moderate height. Nevertheless, they are ... Read More
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