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LATEST NEWS FROM THE KALKAN REGIONResults 1 - 8 of 38Page 1 of 5 
New tour takes in history of TurkeyA recently-launched tour holiday promises to take visitors on a 16-day trip tracing Turkey's rich history. Albatross Travel Group's Grand Tour of Turkey takes in landmarks of the past civilisations which occupied the country, such as the Romans, Greeks, Ottoman Turks and Anzacs. The main focus of the trip, which starts and ends in12-12-2007 - read more... 
Positive impact of Kalkans ex patsBritain's ex-pat community is thriving in the stylish meditarranean yachting town of Kalkan and is having a positive impact on the local community, one expert has suggested. Pat Yale of Turkey's Today's Zaman newspaper has highlighted the beneficial financial affect of the Brits who have come to live in the place that boasts 300...07-12-2007 - read more... 
Lycian coast is writers paradiseKumlubuk Bay on Turkey's Lycian coast has been highlighted as inspirational spot for writing, after being named in a newspaper's Top 20 learning holidays. Seven-night courses in creative writing are available to those wishing to brush up their skills in a beautiful setting. Jeremy Lazell of the Times enthused: "Perched atop a canyon above Kumlubuk Bay, with an infinity pool overlooking the Lycian coast and a cricket-filled pine forest stretching up into the hills, the Dionysos would locate the muse in...29-11-2007 - read more... 
Minister proposes museum projectTurkey's culture and tourism minister Ertugral Gunay has spoken of his dream of a massive museum project that would showcase the rich history of the country. Mr Gunay said he wants Turkey to have a museum which will attract visitors from all over the world, competing with other cultural hubs such as New York and London,...23-11-2007 - read more... 
Turkey pledges to cut red tapeTurkish politicians are working hard to cut bureaucracy and make it easier for property investors to buy in their country. The mayor of Istanbul, Kadir Topbas, told a conference this week that reducing the burden of red tape was a top priority. He said every effort was being made to ensure that property investors could take advantage of the various opportunities the Turkish capital and other destinations presented. "Investing in13-11-2007 - read more... 
Turkey looks to harness yacht potentialThe Turkish government is conducting research at Gocek Bay in Mugla, to weigh up the benefits of creating more bays which aim to become popular stops with yachters. Gocek, now a major yachting destination, is a regular mooring point for the yachts that travel around the Meditarranean each summer and the Environment Ministry is exploring the possibility of investing in locations in other regions which could replicate its success, reports the Dogan News Agency. According to reports, officials at the ministry believe Turkey has not utilised its resources for yachting up to this point. Yesim...02-11-2007 - read more... 
Kalkans bikers make impressionThe stylish Turkish resort of Kalkan, usually associated with yachts and expensive cars, is home to a number of middle age men who prefer 30-year-old Russian motorcycles to get around on, one travel expert has noted. Reuters's Giles Elgood was struck by the quirky sight of locals who get from a to b on the retro Planetta III bikes. Instead of terrorising fellow road users or racing carelessly down highways as a younger generation might have done, the responsible, greying members of the Kalkan community favour the bike for its reliability. "Those old 1970s warriors are likely to be...01-11-2007 - read more... 
Kalkan town is divers paradiseThe town of Kas, half an hour's drive from Kalkan, is quickly carving out a reputation for itself as a divers' paradise. Winning travel critics over with its mass of diverse sea life and sparkling bays, Kas also features more than a generous portion of history, having been the centre of the ancient Lycian empire. "Citizens built tombs that can still be seen, carved into the cliff face, or dotted along the "Lycian Way,'' a marked coastal footpath that stretches about 500 kilometres (310 miles)," said Anna Jenkinson, the Bloomberg travel writer, when describing the scene. Ms...31-10-2007 - read more... 1 2 3 4 5 next |
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