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Turkey Property Kizkalesi Castle is age old attraction

Kizkalesi Castle possesses a rare beauty which deserved to be seen by visitors to Turkey, according to one travel writer.Michael Pereira visited the offshore medieval ruins also known as 'the Maiden's Castle' in the 1960s and enthused over its setting.He told Today's Zaman: "It seems to float upon the water like a ship, its smooth and rounded towers, menacing yet graceful, thrown into sharp relief against the brilliant sky and sea. "Nothing breaks the outline, no crowding tree or dipping slope of a hill. It is a perfect silhouette of grey on blue."The historical name of...

23-04-2008 - read more...

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Turkey Property Back street restaurant recreates ancient taste

A restaurant situated in the back streets of Istanbul aims to work in influences from the ancient Roman era.Antochia lies in the Beyoglu district and is the old name for the city of Antakya in the Hatay region.The restaurant uses all manner of exciting ingredients to create a unique taste, including thyme-fed beef for kebabs, pomegranate molasses, olive oil and regional Antakya herbs.Antakya has seen the coming and going of many different creeds and cultures over the course of history, meaning its cuisine has been enhanced by diversity.Mina Ercel of the Turkish Daily News commented:...

25-04-2008 - read more...

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The plateaux of Turkey

Turkey's plateaux offer some of the most spectacular scenery of any European country thanks to Turkey's unique geographical context.Most tourists visit Turkey's stunning and sunny beaches and adore its coastline, but this in fact has helped create a completely different geography in Turkey's interior, offering depth to any visit there.Turkey's large central plateau is considered the heartland of the country and the capital of Ankara is located in the midst of all this. Other large cities are to be found in the central part of Turkey, as well as ancient sites from the Hittite and other empires...

27-04-2007 - read more...

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Turkeys national parks

Turkey has 33 national parks, all of which the tourism ministry deems to be of "great interest to visitors".In addition to these 33, there are 16 areas recognised as nature reserves or natural parks, which are treasured for their "aesthetic, botanical and scientific value", as well as their cultural and natural qualities."These natural areas can provide a welcome break from the busy atmosphere of Turkey's cities and resorts," adds the ministry.The first of Turkey's national parks was established in 1958 and soon expanded to the current number, many of which...

25-04-2007 - read more...

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The forests of Turkey

Over a quarter of Turkey is covered with forests, making it one of the greenest states in the region and a destination high on the list of those who admire the outdoors.Turkey is fortunate in lying in the corridor between the Mediterranean and Central Asia, making it a region which has some of the most biologically rich diversity on the planet. Its temperate and continental climate patterns also help create a mixture of florae that are well worth a visit.Covering nearly 21,000,000 hectares (51,000,000 acres), some unique features of Turkey's forests include the growth of Scots pine at 2,700m...

23-04-2007 - read more...

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Rafting in Turkey

One of Turkey's best kept secrets is that it is home to what professional rafters regard as one of the top ten rivers for the activity anywhere in the world.There are several spots to white water raft in but the Coruh river, located in the picturesque north-eastern part of Anatolia, is the main destination for anyone seeking a thrilling white water rafting experience through Turkey.Other popular spots include the Dalaman River in the south-west of Turkey, near to Marmaris, Fethiye and Dalyan and is open from April to July. The Koprulu River is near Antalya and is open April to October, the...

20-04-2007 - read more...

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Ancient wrestling in Turkey bizarre

Turkey's ancient sport of oiled wrestling has been labelled "bizarre" in a compendium of odd sports from around the world.Yagli gures dates back four millennia to the Assyrians and Egyptians and in modern times it is still hugely popular to watch.Wrestlers - pehlivan - wear kispet, tight water buffalo leather shorts and obtaining an effective hold of this determines the winner and some matches would go on for up to two days.Modern versions do not last as long but are still hugely popular with people who want to see something different when visiting their investment property in...

17-04-2007 - read more...

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Turkish MotoGP this weekend

Motorcycle racing fans and riders are flocking to Istanbul this weekend for the MotoGP which hits the city.The Grand Prix of motorcycling is coming to town and the riders are expecting it to be a thrilling race on Sunday following two days of practice beforehand.Suzuki rider Chris Vermeulen said: "I have good memories of Istanbul because that is where I got my first ever pole position."Team Honda Gresini rider Toni Elias: "I feel really motivated ahead of the trip to Istanbul."However, the person most looking forward to the race is Italian Marco Melandri of Team Honda...

18-04-2007 - read more...

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