Property sales in Turkey are most definitely on the rise, especially from foreign buyers, as for the first 11 months of 2019 over 40,000 homes were bought, which equates to an approximate increase of 32% on the previous year. Istanbul came in first place, and was the most popular location for foreigners, who bought over 18,000 homes, an increase of 50% from 2018 and Antalya came in second with 7,994...
Recent reports state that the resort of Kusadasi will be expecting over 300 cruise ship visits this year. Around 360,000 passengers will be coming to visit one of Turkey's leading holiday destinations. 2019 saw a total of 194 cruise ships dock in Kusadasi ports and brought 180,000 visitors. This year is set for high numbers, though it has been reported that the year 2021 will be seeing the figures rise to...
Located in the Bursa Province of Turkey is Uludag, the ancient Mysian Olympus, also known as 'Snow Paradise'. Uludag has been named the most popular winter sports activity centre in Turkey. Uludag, which means 'great mountain' stands at 2,543 metres (8,340 feet). Between the months of December and April its great slopes are coated with snow. This fantastic ski resort gets visitors from all around...
It has been reported that this Winter more than 2,000 national and international teams and nearly 1,000 teams from other branches of sport will be training for the Turkish Super League in the resort of Antalya. Antalya will be host to some of the best teams from all around the world as the weather is suitable for training, plus the city has a variety of top accommodations and top sports...
Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones arrived in Istanbul on January 3rd. The couple have been on a world tour celebrating 20 years of marriage. Before making their way to Istanbul, the couple had been to the East African island of Zanzibar. The couple travelled over to Istanbul with their two children via Turkish Airlines from Darussalam. The family then checked into their hotel in...
A brand new luxurious hotel is being constructed in the resort of Akbuk close by to Migros. The hotel is being named Maxeria Blue Didyma. The hotel is being built across from the seafront and will offer guests a relaxing and luxurious experience. The hotel will feature four large swimming pools, water slides, sun bathing areas, sun loungers, lovely communal areas, beautiful green areas, a children's...
Out of around 150 countries,Turkey has made it into the top 10 best countries for expats according to a current survey. Turkey has ranked in seventh place after Switzerland, Singapore, Canada, Spain, New Zealand and Australia. Turkey has also come in first in the survey in the categories of “cultural, open and welcoming” and “ease of settling in.” There are more than 18,000 expats living in...
Numbers have increased once again for seats on the Eastern Express. The train which links the capital of Ankara with the eastern province of Kars has already sold around 10,000 tickets for the upcoming winter months. The Eastern Express departs from Ankara and journeys through provinces such as Kayseri, Sivas, Erzincan, Erzurum. The journey takes 24 hours and 30 minutes. This fantastic trainline...
It has been confirmed that Jet2 will be launching flights and holidays from Belfast International Airport to the Greek Island of Corfu summer 2020. The company will be operating a weekly service on a Wednesday to the island in the Ionian Sea from July 1st to September 30th. Apart from Corfu, holidaymakers will be able to access resorts such as Kavos, Sidari, Kassiopi, Corfu Town, Roda and...
The Canal of Istanbul has long been an issue for the ruling parties, debating on whether the new waterway was indeed justified based on the cost and environmental impact, but finally the discussion has come to an end and plans have now been approved for the construction. The new ´route´ will cut a new passage between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, easing traffic in the existing route of the...