Discover Turkey

DISCOVER TURKEY Turkey is a hugely popular destination for tourists from all around the world and it's easy to see why. The country has a beautifully rich culture and heritage alongside its stretches of stunning beaches. There's so much to discover in Turkey. 36.8 MILLION tourists visited Turkey last year. Turkey is the 6TH MOST VISITED country in the world. Turkey has 13 UNÉSCO World Heritage Sites Istanbul sits on 2 CÔNTINENTS Istanbul's Grand Bazaar has 4,000 SHOPS AVG. МАX TEMP ISTANBUL ΑΝΚARA 29 28 26 28 28 25 ill i 24 20 24 21 il M J J A S M J J A S ANTALYA SANLIURFA 35 34 31 39 38 35 31 34 26 29 %3D %3D M J J A S M J J A S There's 7,200 KM OF COASTLINE ТОP 5 THINGS TO DO 1. GET STEAMY AT A HAMAM. Take a traditional Turkish bath at the Hamam which includes a sauna, massage and body scrub. Many of the baths date back centuries allowing for an atmospheric experience. 2. SAMPLE SOME TURKISH DELIGHTS. SSS Try out some local delicacies at a one of the many quaint cafes. You might pick up a sweet baklava or Turkish delight, accompanied by a refreshing Turkish tea or coffee. 3. SEE THE SIGHTS IN THE CITIES. There's a plethora of sights to enjoy a rich history behind it. You're bound to be in awe taking in both the ancient and modern spectacles. Istanbul, a city with 4. LOUNGE ON THE MEDITERRANEAN BEACHES. You'll have never seen anything like the clear turquoise waters and dazzling sunsets at the beach resort towns of Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Kas. 5. STEP BACK IN TIME. There are many historic sites to be found across Turkey, the most magnificent of which is probably the ancient city of Ephesus. The city is home to some of the largest Roman ruins that can be found outside of Italy. Salamander Voyages www.salamandervoyages.com Sources: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/11027765/The-worlds-most-visited-countries- 2014.html?frame=3003410 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-hits-record-high-tourist-numbers-in- 2014.aspx?pagelD=238&nID=77301&NewsCatID=349 http://www.roughguides.com/ /article/20-facts-about-turkey/ http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/tr http://www.allaboutturkey.com/info.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Turkey http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-2675981/Top-10-things-Turkey.html