Turkey has so much to offer her visitors; breathtaking natural beauties, unique historical and archaeological sites, steadily improving hotel and tourist infrastructure, a tradition of hospitality and competitive prices. It is not surprising therefore that this country has recently become one of the world's most popular tourism destinations.
The rectangular shaped country is washed on three sides by three different seas. Its shores are laced with beaches, bays, coves, ports, islands and peninsulas. The summers are long, lasting as long as eight months in some areas. Turkey is also blessed with majestic mountains and valleys, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and grottoes perfect action and sportive activities seekers. Skiing fans, mountain climbers, trekkers, hikers all enjoy new and unforgettable experiences in Turkey.

But Turkey is, above anything else, a huge open-air museum, a repository of all civilizations nurtured by the soils of Anatolia. The huge amount of historical and archaeological wealth in Turkey seems more appropriate for an entire continent than a single country. For centuries, Turkey has been a crossroads of religions, not only of Islam and Christianity, but of many others now forgotten by history. Many religions devotees can find a site, a shrine, a monument, a tomb or a ruin connected with their faith or belief.

Turkey is a country that's neither Asian nor European. It may be a cliché, but Turkey connects the East and the West both literally and figuratively... What words can describe Turkey. You would search in vain for a country where the history and culture is as impressive as Turkey. The civilizations of the world have left their own distinct marks on these lands. Turkey is full of intact remains from the Hittites, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. They have all had their capitals on this soil. Turkey is simply beautiful. When you start an expedition to the countryside, or just leave cities for a couple of hours, you will notice a handsome difference in scenery. Turkey has 7 geographical regions and every region has its own beauty. While Black Sea dazzles your eyes with thousands of different green tones, you find yourself in a Steinbeck novel on the Eastern Turkey.

Eat, drink and be merry! This epicurean motto never fit a country more perfectly than Turkey that has one of the three biggest cuisines in the world. The large variety of different dishes and delicacies for gourmet palates will surprise every guest paying a visit to Turkey. Turkish people are very friendly and hospitable. This is one of the virtues we are really proud of. When you visit Turkey you will get this warm feeling in every step you make.

Today Turkey is abuzz with life, energy and enterprise. It is a modern, secular country with a booming economy. It embraces the future as a bridge between the east and West. Its cities teem with vibrant cosmopolitan life. Wherever you travel in Turkey, the country and its people will amaze and impress, the surge of its market forces and the modernization of the infrastructure of the whole country is impressive. Turkish hospitality and genuine warmth is a tradition. Turks have a certain "Joie de vivre" for life and enjoy nothing more than sharing their optimism and enthusiasm with travellers over a hot sweep cup of tea served in the traditional tulip shaped glass.

Turkey is becoming a more preferred country for incentive groups and meetings in recent years. As a result of this each year the number of tourist establishments, which are devoted to big gropes and incentive services, are getting increased. There are many places , which are suitable for interesting events, gala dinners and award's ceremonies.

Relocation, relocation, relocation

Over a million Britons now own property abroad. With the domestic market showing no signs of slowing down, the disparity between property values on either side of the English Channel continues to grow, and more and more people are choosing to invest their savings or newly released equity in growth markets abroad.

But where, and how, is the best investment to be made? The diversity of the choices facing would-be investors, in terms of both location and the form of the investment it-self, is staggering. Truly a global market, property trading requires careful navigation if a buyer is to make the most of his or her investment.

Buying off-plan

One of the hottest of the property hotspots to emerge in recent years is Turkey. Thousands of miles of beautiful, undeveloped Mediterranean coastline have been drawing tourists, and homebuyers, in their thousands, and the growth in affordable property has led to a remarkable boom with the potential for large returns on relatively small investments.

The very undeveloped nature of the area means that most investment is being made ‘off-plan' – buying property before construction. The great advantage of buying off-plan is one of cost; put simply, it's cheaper to buy a home before it's built. Areas such as Fethiye and Bodrum – the two major centres of off-plan sales – have seen a number of developers move in to snap up cheap land in desirable locations, and top-quality villas and apartments are sprouting up all along the coast.

The old prejudices regarding construction quality, which dogged the Turkish market for a while, have now hopefully gone for good; construction is as good as anywhere on the Med, with a government-regulated five-year guarantee – the TSE – as standard.

In terms of value, Turkey's property market is experiencing massive inflation, which looks set to continue for some time to come. The downside of this is that prices aren't as low as they were – for example, buying a four-bedroom villa near Fethiye off-plan now costs, on average, slightly more than £100,000, although it must be noted that much lower prices can be found in less-sought-after locations. But the advantage is that prices are likely to carry on rising, taking the value of your home on completion far above the initial outlay.

The Country of Turkey
 

Turkey is one of the best-kept holiday secrets in the travel business. Europeans have spent their holidays here for many years, taking advantage of the unbelievably low prices for travel services that can be had. Yet among many people, Turkey is probably one of the most misunderstood countries on Earth. It is common for travellers arriving in Turkey to be surprised at the number of misconceptions they had about Turkey. Here are some facts about Turkey to set the record straight.

Turkey is a secular democracy. Although the population is 99% Muslim, Turkey's government is staunchly secular. If you read The constitution of Turkey, which a search on Turkey Central will enable you to do, you'll see that Turkey's government is not unlike the typical European or American government.

Turkey is not a desert. Camels are not from here, although the logo of the pyramid and camel on a pack of Camel cigarettes, and the inscription "Turkish American Blend" imply this. Camels were imported to Turkey years ago, however you will probably never even see one. While Turkey is often confused with middle-eastern countries, many areas of Turkey are covered in forests, lush with greenery, while others are more dry. The coastlines and beaches are very beautiful with cliffs and sandy beaches. There are mountains with fantastic ski resorts, large lakes and rivers, and places where the foliage changes beautifully with the seasons. The Southwest coast of Turkey resembles Southern California for its climate in the Summer. Turkey also has some of the most unusual geological sites in the world, for example, the "fairy castles" of Capadoccia and the mineral pools of Pamukkale, among other places.

Turkey is rich in history, especially Biblical history. The Apostle Paul travelled and lived around Turkey for years, The Apostle John and the Virgin Mary lived in Ephesus, and many of the Old and New Testament stories happened throughout Turkey. Noah's Ark came to rest on Mount Ararat in Eastern Turkey. Santa Claus (Saint Nicholas) actually came from Patara, Turkey, and is buried in Turkey (telling your kids this is your option). It would take pages to cover all of the Biblical history that occurred in Turkey, but it is often referred to as the "second holy land." One of the oldest known human cities, Catalhoyuk, is in Turkey and is currently under excavation. Of course, Turkey is also a place where much Muslim history occurred, since the Ottoman Empire, controlled much of the known world in its time, with its magnificent mosques and palaces still wowing tourists in its former capital, Istanbul. Turkey is the land of the Seljuks, the Phrygians, the Hittites, the Urartians, and other ancient cultures as well. Each culture has left traces of their presence, resulting in Turkey being known as "the cradle of civilization." Today Turkey is replete with museums, ruins, and monuments built by its ancient inhabitants. So if you want to visit the holy lands, but are concerned about your safety, Turkey is your best alternative, if not a primary choice of destinations.

Violent crime is not common in Turkey. While all cities have some level of crime, violent crime is relatively rare in Turkey when compared to most US and European cities.

There is a lot to do in Turkey. Do you dive? like to paraglide? Hike? Shop? Swim? You name it, you can do it in Turkey, and spend a lot less doing it. There is some fantastic diving to be had there, some places are actually underwater museums where you can explore ruins non-divers will never see. You can take a balloon flight over Cappadocia and see this fantastic scene from above in the tranquillity of its skies. The shopping offers some fantastic bargains on carpets, gold and jewellery, and hand-made crafts. If you just want to party and have the time of your life, visit the world's largest outdoor disco in Bodrum, the Halicarnus Disco. You can't help but have a good time--believe us--Bodrum and the other popular tourist destinations have no shortage of happening nightspots. If you're interested in a relaxing holiday on the beach, visit places like Fethiye or the many undeveloped, pristine beaches in Antalya. Anywhere you decide to go, there is a wonderful experience awaiting you, no matter how you would like to spend your holiday in Turkey.

Turks genuinely like foreign people. If you've been to Turkey before, you'll know exactly what we're talking about. But if not...you'll just have to visit and experience Turkish hospitality on your own. many tourists and visitors leave with a lasting positive impression of the Turks, and have found them to be a very polite, kind, and proud people, with an open heart towards others. It is said that if you make a friend of a Turk, you have a friend for life.

Turkish women don't wear burkhas. Turkish women don't wear chadors, burkhas, or any of the head-to-toe coverings. Although you will see Turkish women dressed modestly and wearing headscarf's, this is not required, or even encouraged, and has more to do with family traditions and personal religious expression. You will more likely see Turkish women wearing stylish western clothing. Women in Turkey are free to enjoy all of the freedoms that men do, and also serve in prestigious positions in business and government. Turkey recently had a woman prime minister, and their freedoms are guaranteed by the constitution of the Republic of Turkey.

Those are some of the things of which most people are unaware concerning Turkey. There are others, but for the sake of brevity we will keep it to just these few points. If you've never been to Turkey, We encourage you to research the country for yourself, and to go there and see the country and meet its people. We created Turkey Central to help you do just that.

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