With seas on three sides, Turkey is home to many natural treasures, beaches and coves ranging from popular to hidden havens, not to mention the endless camping spots where one may spend weeks in solitude, as well as skiing for the brave.
Travel, whether for recreation, rest, or to take time off from work, has evolved throughout history, becoming a thriving sector with a plethora of activities that have grown throughout the years.
Tourism geographers have discovered that as the number of activities in a place increases, so does the region's visitor density.
Although the sea, sand, and sun are the first things that come to mind when most people think of travel or vacation, there are many alternative holiday concepts based on the tastes of people after a tiring working time.
A spiritual vacation could also be taken with family or friends.
While snow and ski vacations are popular in the winter, resorts, hotels, and local businesses experience a surge in domestic and foreign travelers in the summer.
Apart from that, folks who are separated from their family and loved ones can spend their vacations with them.
This cultural practice, which is fairly popular in Turkey, is still practiced by those who have relocated to the city from the rural. Especially towards the start of the school year, children and their families travel to the location where their grandparents live, when enormous family gatherings take place.
Every child has a few wonderful summer vacation memories in this unique nation surrounded by sea on three sides.
However, let us begin the concept of travel with some of Turkey's most famous beaches and coves.
At the top of the list is probably Phaselis Bay in Antalya's Kemer, in southern Turkey, a location that is home to numerous notable beaches. It includes not only the stunning blue waters of the Mediterranean, but also the ruins of Phaselis, an ancient Greek and Roman city on the coast of Lycia.
Patara Beach, once again in Antalya, is the site of the ancient maritime city of Patara. That appears to be the trend in the Mediterranean region; you can kill two birds with one stone by having fun at the beach while also seeing some wonderful ancient sites.
Going further Aegean, the Cleopatra Cove in Izmir's eşme is home to one of the most stunning yet sadly ignored beaches in the Aegean region. Kalem Island, situated off the coast of Izmir, also has beautiful beaches.
In Izmir, the Kalamaki Coves are a collection of coves that amaze sea lovers with their natural beauty.
Faralya Cove in Mugla's Fethiye has a similar story in that it is a type of hidden hideaway. Meanwhile, in Mula's Dalaman, there's the Sarsala Cove, where pleasure boats anchor at a natural harbor in this quiet bay, and many people swim in the clear sea.
Also in Mugla's Bodrum - another trend, as Mugla is home to so many brilliant natural getaways - is the Yahşi Beach, a popular tourist attraction.
To finish off this trend of what we may find in Mula, there is the little-known Albay Cove in Akyaka, the iftlik Cove in Marmaris with its sandy beaches, and the Butterfly Valley in Fethiye, where a valley joins a cove.
With its golden, sandy beaches, Aydin's Altinkum Beach may be overly deserving of its name, which means Goldensand.
Sarimsakli Beach is located in Balikesir's Ayvalik. Going north, one comes upon Ayazma Beach, a sandy beach that stretches as far as the eye can reach in CAnakkale's Bozcaada. Along the same lines as Ayazma, the Gizli Liman Beach in Anakkale's Gökçeada is a beach that spreads to the horizon.
Also in Bursa is the Karacabey Bogaz Beach, which is so long that one could be forgiven for thinking it never ends.
When traveling all the way to the north and arriving at the Karadeniz region, one does not expect to see many wonderful beaches because the Black Sea is not as well known for its turquoise seas and sandy beaches as the Mediterranean or the Aegean. However, Hamsilos Beach, located in Sinop, Turkey's northernmost point, is a lovely blend of sandy beaches and verdant trees.
Of course, beaches aren't everything when it comes to vacations and travel, as many people choose to move away from crowded beaches and enjoy a calm vacation while still having access to the water. There are several spots around the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Sea regions with beautiful quiet coves for this purpose.
Have you ever heard of the term "Blue Voyage" when it comes to blue waters? You might hear it if you plan to holiday in Turkey and visit the beaches and coves.
It is used in the Turkish tourism business and derives from the title of a book by Azra Erhat. It was originally brought into Turkish literature by a handful of writers, including the classic "The Fisherman of Halicarnassus," or Cevat akir Kabaagaçli.
Kabaagaçli, who had been exiled to Bodrum in 1925, began taking journeys on the local sponge divers' sailing boats, known as gulets, and was affected and inspired by the local culture and natural beauty. These voyages were dubbed "Blue Voyages."
Numerous guidebooks in Turkish and German were written, depicting romantic representations of the expedition. Since then, cruise tourism has expanded to sustain a significant amount of the local economy, transforming Bodrum from a fishing village to a vacation destination.
Although coastal shores are at the top of the list of destinations where local and foreign tourists throng, there are spots in Southeastern and Central Anatolia that must be seen and seen despite the fact that they are not near a beach but offer so much anyway.
There are just too many historical ruins and natural treasures to list here.
Sometimes the quiet of a vacation can be found by pitching a tent alone or with friends at a camping place in the woods, away from the city's noisy traffic and crowds.
It is hidden only in the glow of the fire you have lit, in the sound of a bird joining the silence of the night in the trees with its own song, leaving behind the sparkling flashes of the metropolis.
Camping grounds are less expensive than hotel rooms. Although camping is typically chosen by young people, it is possible to run with some old males who haven't lost their enthusiasm for life when pitching a tent. If you are new to camping, you can pick the brains of those who are still youthful at heart. Camping is growing more popular, and many towns are constructing camping parks in wooded areas.
Set aside all of the summer alternatives and cool off by looking at snow/ski vacation possibilities with you.
During the winter months in Turkey, Ulugda and Palandöken welcome guests. Although the winter season, which is quite crowded and enjoyable, does not last as long as the summer season, it is sufficient to energize tourism.
The sector's season, which is notably active during the 15-day school holiday, begins at the end of October and concludes in the first weeks of May.
Uluda, known as the "White Paradise" by skiers, attracted about 2 million visitors last year.
Information from this article was found on Dailysabah.
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