Istanbul is now both one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Turkey. The Bosphorus Strait divides Istanbul, it is one of the most wonderful cities in the world, it’s a fascinating city due to one side, is in Europe, the other is in Asia. City seekers who want a long weekend away flock to Istanbul as there is so much sightseeing to do. Beautiful old mosques, cathedrals, and...

Turkey welcomes around 28 million foreign visitors so far this year. According to figures released on August 21st by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, Turkey received 27.86 million foreign visitors between January and July of 2026. With 3.67 million tourists, or 13.16% of all foreign visits, Russia continued to be the biggest source market in the first seven months of the year. With 3.41 million...

Why is Dalyan a must visit for nature lovers and history buffs? Dalyan sits on the south west coastline of Turkey on the Dalyan River, in the Province of Mugla. It’s set between Fethiye and Marmaris. Most known for Ztuzu Beach this is home to the famous protected Loggerhead Turtles who nest there. Sultaniye Village is known for its thermal mud baths with healing properties on the shore of Lake...

The Manavgat Waterfall in Antalya attracts tourists looking for a refreshing getaway. During the summer, Manavgat Waterfall in the southern province of Antalya, southern Turkey, attracts both domestic and foreign tourists with its strong flow, rich vegetation, and refreshing air. The waterfall is notable for its strong flow through the rocks and its bright, turquoise waters. It was formed where the...

Bodrum the Aegean Dream – but can Turks afford to holiday there now? "You can't pay a year's worth of rent on three months of sunshine anymore," Ahmet Yilmaz says, wrapping a weathered rope around the cleat of his wooden gulet as Bodrum Harbour slowly awakens. Bodrum still sells Aegean dream to tourists—fewer Turks can afford to buy it. Yilmaz has worked in these Aegean seas for thirty years,...

A historic milestone in Global Tourism for Turkey as an important turning point for Turkey's International Tourism sees latest visitors statistics soar. According to World Population Review's 2026 Most Visited Countries report, which used statistics from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), Turkey has reached a historic milestone in global tourism by becoming the fourth most visited...

HSBC maintains its optimistic outlook on Turkish stocks, stating that the country's monetary policy normalization has been delayed rather than disrupted by Middle East concerns. According to a strategy study by HSBC Global Investment Research, Turkish assets have outperformed the FTSE Emerging Markets Index by almost 5% since the beginning of the year and are still reasonably valued despite recent...

Why is Antalya on Turkeys Southwest Coastline a bustling holiday destination? One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world is Antalya; it sits on the Mediterranean Coast in Southwest Turkey. It entices visitors from all over the world to sample its traditional Turkish culture, stunning beaches and let’s not forget about Turkish food and hospitality. Antalya is surrounded by picturesque...

As the busiest airport in Europe, Istanbul Airport surpasses London-Heathrow. After Istanbul Airport (IST) was named Europe's busiest airport in July 2026, London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) declared that the "case for expansion has never been clearer." Heathrow Airport stated on August 11, 2026, that the construction of a third runway "will ensure the country gets the infrastructure it needs to stay...

Why is Alanya on Turkey’s Mediterranean Coast a cosmopolitan resort?  Alanya is a city on Turkey’s Southwest Coastline in the Province of Antalya.  It’s 133km east of the city of Antalya and its main airport that serves Alanya. Alanya is truly a cosmopolitan location; history surrounds Alanya especially with its magnificent castle. Fabulous bars along the harbour are full of beautiful people;...