Ephesus is a "must see" historical landmark when visiting Turkey, records even show that a whopping 14 million visitors per year come to see it. People say that if the success of Ephesus had continued then it would have even rivalled Rome. Not only was Ephesus an importance as an Aegean trading port but it was also a very important part of Christianity. History shows us that Saint John, Saint Paul and...
The process of Brexit and Brexit itself still hangs in the balance, but that hasn’t stopped Mr Ermut (head of the Turkish Presidency´s Investment Office) coming out in strong support of more trade with the UK. The second largest destination for Turkish exports, up 15.7% since 2017, the UK is a target for continued growth in foreign trade, which currently stands at around $11.2 billion in revenue. With...
Everyone loves a good beach right, whether it’s for relaxing, sunbathing, swimming, diving, playing, building sandcastles, or enjoying water sports and Turkey has some amazing beaches on offer two of which are Kleopatra and Cirali. With more than 2m visitors per year and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Alanya Kleopatra Beach was presented as a gift to Queen Cleopatra by her beloved Mark Anthony...
The Istanbul 2020 Champions League Final logo has been revealed and was introduced by UEFA before the Champions Leagues group draw. The logo has been created by artist and illustrator Tolga Tarhan. The design is an abstract look of the city at sunset. The logo is filled with rich, vibrant colours to show the sky and the city lights. It also features the Galata Tower, Bosphorus Bridge and the Aqueduct....
It looks like the Billionaire Founder of Amazon has set his eyes on Turkey as the next place for a new Investment, as his $400m yacht has been spotted in anchorage in the Mugla Province, part of the South Western Aegean. Whilst there on holiday, he is potentially exploring homes in Bodrum, starting with a sky tour of the region from his helicopter which seemed to hang above some of the new build...
Turkey is now looking into doing more for its cruise tourism. It has been reported that the government are going to be building modern ports particularly in the city of Istanbul where many large passenger ships will be able to dock. Cruise operators have began adding Istanbul onto their routes again which is great news and once Galata Port is completed and the Yenikapi Port is put into operation, then...
With so much to see and do in Fethiye for both tourists and locals it´s no surprise that it´ has become somewhat of a magnet in recent years, attracting thousands of people from all over the world, some of which choose to make it their new home. In this article we are going to cover just some of the amazing sights that make this destination a must see…. The sea and ocean have always played a part in...
August 16th saw Norwegian Princess Martha Louise and her fiance Shaman Durek arrive in Bodrum. On August 17th the Princess and her fiance were seen dining at the Rebis Hotel at the invitation of the Mayor of Bodrum, Ahmet Aras. The mayor stated that he was happy to host for the Norwegian Princess. The Princess and her fiance are already familiar with this region of Turkey. The couple stayed...
The beautiful Kleopatra Beach is one of Alanya's famous Blue Flag Beaches and truly is a 'must see' when visiting the resort. This bustling beach offers a sandy stretch filled with sunloungers and a promenade, clear blue waters perfect for enjoying swimming and water sports and it boasts amazing views of the Alanya Fortress. It is not surprising this beach attracts over 2 million tourists each...
The economic news emerging from Turkey this week shows positive signs of recovery that will continue to grow from strength to strength as the current account deficit has fallen over the past few years and a steady decline in inflation could be seen. The ratio of public debt to GDP remains low, but Mr Parker, MD of International Credit Rating Agency Fitch Ratings, spoke about the deficit saying it was...