Turkey Travel Guide
Sitting between two continents where East meets West you might think Turkey lacks identity. This is not the case, Asian or European, Turkey is definitely a country to visit. Rich in cultural heritage Turkey has an ancient history and for more than 1000 years Constantinople was the Imperial capital of the Roman Empire. Known now as Istanbul, it is where you will find Hellenistic and Asian cultures giving amalgamated with ancient and modern architecture giving Turkey its own unique identity.
Main Attractions
Though Turkey is steeped in many historical and natural attractions below are some of the most popular tourist hotspots by destination.
Istanbul
The Blue Mosque – This mosque is a prominent feature with six minarets standing tall surrounding the blue domed building. Built by the ruler Ahmed I it also known as The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, enclosed inside you will find a tomb belonging to the founder.
Antalya
Konyaaltı – This is a district of Antalya and resides on the southern Coastal stretch of Turkey and is somewhere tourists enjoy going to enjoy the beach and the oceanic views of the Mediterranean Ocean.
Mugla
Vakıflar Hamam – This is one of the oldest Turkish Baths dating back to 1258. You can come here to relax and cleanse your body in the hot steam bath.
Accommodation in Turkey
As in most countries you will find a range of hotels on offer that range from budget to luxury but what is exciting about Turkey is that you can find a lot of self catering apartments and holiday villas. These are perfect for people who travel to Turkey on a family holiday and for people who like to explore the local cuisine, something you can’t do if you have paid for an all inclusive hotel package. If you visit Kalkan city, you can find ideal holiday villas in Kalkan with private swimming pools and amazing sea views.
Luxury Hotels
For people who enjoy the comforts 5 star luxury hotels offer here are some of the best found in Turkey:
Istanbul
- Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Positioned in the centre of Istanbul’s business district overlooking the parks and gardens belonging to the hotel.
- Four Seasons – Exquisitely created from an old neoclassical prison the Four Seasons shows remarkable contemporary luxury décor inside its confinements.
- Ritz Carlton – This hotel overlooks the famous Bosphorus Strait and stands tall within the district of Dolmabahce. The design of the hotel is heavily influenced by its cultural heritage.
In Mugla you can find:
- Rixos Bodrum – Built within the rural area and surrounded by trees, it is a perfect setting for a tranquil and relaxing vacation.
- Marmara Bodrum – Is a deluxe hotel with a European style design.
Antalya:
- Mardan Palace – According to some this hotel is one of the finest found in the Mediterranean region boasting palace style hotel rooms and fine dining.
The Climate and weather
During summer months if June to August, coastal regions of Turkey experience hot and dry summers and wet and cool summers. You can expect the average temperature in Istanbul to be about 25 degrees centigrade. The average high temperature is 28 degrees but can feel much hotter. In the winter months of December to February you can expect average temperatures of 6 degrees.
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What does Turkey have to offer to tourists in Decembers? Is it a couple on a honeymoon friendly place?
Hi there Mihir,
Thanks for asking that question. I am guessing you are looking for somewhere romantic, perhaps a beach location for your honeymoon? If it is a beach location where you can relax with your newlywed wife then I wouldn’t recommend Turkey in December.
Though you can still expect some warmish weather in November, the weather in december tends to turn a little cooler and you can expect the winter weather to start with cool days and early mornings you can expect ground frost. In some regions of Turkey such as Anatolia you can expect snow. In Istanbul however you can most likely expect rain showers.
For this reason I wouldn’t reccommend Turkey in December. Perhaps a nice romantic winter getaway in the Swiss Apls would be more fitting where you can keep warm inside a log cabin by the mountain side at night, and during the day try skiing or snowboarding.
Good luck for your wedding!
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Paul
Hi Paul,
Your apartment complex looks very nice and I am sure if our readers are interested in renting an apartment in Turkey they would be interested in yours.
Good luck!