Thomas Cook have recently confirmed what we all suspected, that more UK holiday makers are choosing to have their Summer holidays outside of the EU, with 48% of its package holiday bookings for outside of the bloc. Even though Spain, Cyprus and Greece are still highly popular amongst tourists, factors such as Brexit, political turmoil & a week pound against the Euro have contributed to this increase....
After the UEFA Executive Board meeting in Lyon of Switzerland it has been announced by the UEFA President that the 2019 UEFA Super Cup final would be played at the BESIKTAS Vodafone Park Stadium in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 August 2019. BESIKTAS, play their matches at the Vodafone Park Istanbul Stadium which was opened on 11 April 2016. The stadium was among 7 candidates in the mix for this important...
National Sovereignty and Children's Day bayram public holiday, takes place 23rd April, so public offices, banks and post offices will be closed. Most tourism shops, restaurants and shopping centres will remain open as usual. Children will be celebrating on the town squares all across Turkey, keep a look out for them. There is lots of entertainment going on. See all our Properties for sale in Turkey...
Cruise ships are hitting the Turkish waves again and their passengers a welcome re-addition to the Ports, Businesses & Industries that have relied on this sector for their own sustainability and growth for so long. Ege Port in the Kusadasi region of the Aegean is one of the largest in Turkey and boasts the highest number of anchorages per year, with expectations of 195 dockings this year bringing over...
Please make sure you obtain your E visa before setting off for turkey you need a printed copy, people have been stopped from flying, some airlines are not checking when departing and people are being sent back when they land. There are NO visa desks anymore when you land in Turkey. Below is the correct website to get your electronic visa,and print it out and keep with your...
Turkish Airlines has launched direct flights from London's Gatwick Airport over to the Mediterranean resort of Antalya. The new route began on the 31st March and will operate daily until the 26th October 2019. Celal Baykal, the carrier's general manager in London has stated that “With a combination of stunning scenery, excellent weather and world class golf courses to offer, it’s easy to...
On the 4th March 2019 the (TKGM) Turkish General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre brought into force new rulings for foreign sellers and buyers of proper in Turkey. A valuation is now required prior to the transfer of title deed being handed over in the Deed Offices. The scheme had been piloted in Istanbul and was extremely successful, so although originally due for implementation in 2022 it...
A continuation in tourism growth and a significant increase in passenger traffic to Antalya over the last decade has led to the start of works on it´s new airport which is due to be completed by 2022. Already with two airports, Antalya & Gazipasa, this new ´West Antalya´ will provide improved travelling conditions for visitors and will ease the flow of traffic through the existing terminals. With...
One of the biggest Investments in Bodrum is about to launch itself on the scene as the Mugla Metropolitan Municipality laid the first foundation stone at the site of the new Bus Station, set to cost in the region of 74 million Turkish Lira. Situated on a plot of just over 30,000 sqm with a build size of 17,000 sqm there will be a total of 21 Intercity Bus terminals, 45 Minibus Bays, 10 storage bays,...
Turkish Airlines announces Gatwick-Bodrum service, starting 1st April prices starting from £168 return. Turkish Airlines has announced a new route to Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast. Flights will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flight will depart Gatwick on Mondays at 10pm, arriving Bodrum 4.20am (+1); Wednesdays at 9.40pm, arriving Bodrum 4am (+1); and...