Thursday, February 19, 2009

Things to Do on Holiday in Turkey

By Daniel Harbor

Turkey is one of the most beautiful places in the world and is a hub of art, culture and history that dates back several hundred years ago. Many tourists go to Turkey on a family holiday and stay in a holiday villa with swimming pool.

Deciding to Holiday in Turkey is a perfect thought, especially, if you are interested in knowing its ancient and historical background as well as its archeological treasure. The first ruler of this land of Turks was Kemal Ataturk.

Firs place is Istanbul. Istanbul is the last word in Holidays to Turkey. Perfectly placed in the strait between the Black and Aegean seas, Istanbul is the capital of Turkish culture, commerce and government. The city is a riot of colour and spectacle, and is the perfect destination for city break holidays in Turkey. The city had and still has huge historical, religious and military significance, and would create just as significant a memory from any holiday in turkey.

Winter Sports - The high altitude mountains of Turkey have made the country an important centre for winter tourism, and skiing is becoming increasingly popular.

Its variety is one of stanbuls greatest attractions: The ancient mosques, palaces, museums and bazaars reflect its diverse history. The thriving shopping area of Taksim buzzes with life and entertainment. And the serene beauty of the stanbul strait, Princes Islands and parks bring a touch of peace to the otherwise chaotic metropolis.

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 environmental qualities of the country.

Today's Cappadocian Region is the area covered by Nevehir, Aksaray, Nide, Kayseri, and Krehir cities. More limited area, rocky Cappadocian Region is composed of hisar, Greme, Avanos, rgp, Derinkuyu, Kaymakl, Ihlara and environment.

There are lots of stanbul residents' summer houses in popular holiday place 65 km. away from stanbul, Silivri. This is a huge holiday place with magnificent restaurants, sports and health centers. Conference center is also attracting businessmen, who are escaping rapid tempo of urban life for "cultural tourism" and business - holiday mixed activities. Scheduled sea bus service is connecting stanbul to Silivri.

Especially the area of Belek, 30km east of Antalya, where, there is a potential for golf tourism with the unique bonus of the cultural, historical and natural sightseeing of the region. Top-class courses are also being planned for Istanbul, Ankara and Mugla.

Underwater Diving - Within the seas of Turkey, divers can discover a fascinating submerged world, from underwater caverns to sunken ships and even the remains of ancient cities. The only areas prohibited from diving are military zones, those conducting scientific research and areas under protection.

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