Bridging the gap between Europe and Asia, Turkey’s vast landmass contains a striking variety of historical treasures, incredible landscapes, beguiling cultures and mouth-watering cuisines.
From ancient ruins to dramatic coastlines, Turkey spans continents with ease, offering history, culture and striking natural beauty in equal measure.
In Istanbul, minarets rise above the Bosphorus as centuries of empire unfold in the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and bustling Grand Bazaar.
Bodrum and the Turquoise Coast promise yacht-dotted bays, luxurious resorts and sunlit gulet trips to quiet coves only accessible by sea.
The ritual of the hammam is still very much alive – an indulgent, time-honoured tradition of steam, marble and deep, restorative cleansing.
Turkish cuisine is endlessly rewarding, from rooftop dining in Istanbul to Aegean seafood, baklava and delicately spiced meze in Bodrum.
On the shores of the Bosphorus and straddling two continents, Istanbul is a city of spices and spires, its Ottoman mosques, Byzantine churches and covered bazaars providing endless fascination. By the Mediterranean, luxurious resorts vie for the best spots on the Bodrum Peninsula and along the Turquoise Coast, so named by early visitors amazed by the vibrant colour of the water.
Away from the resorts, history in Turkey is carried in the dust, from the ancient sites of Troy and Pergamon to the battlefields of Gallipoli and the ruins of Ephesus, perhaps the best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean. Equally astonishing are Turkey’s otherworldly landscapes, not least the dazzling white terraces and calcium-rich pools of Pamukkale and the lunar-like landscapes of ethereal Cappadocia, where conical rocks known as ‘fairy chimneys’ erupt from the desert floor, some soaring as high as five-storey buildings.
April, May, September and October are perhaps the best months to visit Turkey, since the climate will be perfect in Istanbul and on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. July and August can be very hot but are perfect for swimming and other watersports. Certain hotels on the coast close during the colder winter months. Hidrellez Festival on 06 May is enormous fun to attend, with the arrival of spring celebrated through folk singing, dancing and fire leaping.
Maxx Royal Bodrum, on Turkey's Aegean coast, truly lives up to its name, taking all things luxury to the max with its exquisite offerings.
Located on the Bodrum Peninsula overlooking the shimmering waters of the Aegean Sea, this luxurious beachside retreat is home to beautifully designed guest suites, innovative cuisine and fabulous facilities, including trendy bars and an indulgent spa.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of undulating hills, wild cypress trees, and lapping turquoise waters, Six Senses Kaplankaya occupies a secluded stretch of Aegean coastline, just north of Bodrum. The resort’s idyllic location lies within easy reach of many wonderful archaeological sites, including two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Located on Turkey’s iridescent Turquoise Coast, along the undeveloped and protected Datça Peninsula, D Maris Bay is the perfect spot for sun, sea and serenity, boasting white-sand beaches, a waterski school, indoor and outdoor pools, fun activities and an expansive spa.
A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, D-Resort Göcek is an elegant, boutique-style hotel set against a backdrop of forest-clad mountains, picturesque islands, beautiful beaches and quiet, natural coves. It’s set just on the edge of trendy Göcek village, with its yacht-filled marinas and quaysides lined with smart international restaurants and traditional Turkish eateries.
With its crystal-blue waters and pine-clad coastline, Turkey’s Bodrum Peninsula is an under-the-radar jewel in the eastern Mediterranean. It may not stay a secret for long, however, especially with the likes of Macakizi drawing celebrities and socialites to its calm Aegean waters.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cut sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis