Turkish destinations are located at the northwestern, western and southern parts of the country. As distances within the country are usually extensive, an airplane is often the best option for traveling between Turkish destinations. Turkey is divided into two peninsulas: Anatolia and the Balkans, surrounded by the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The peninsulas are divided by the Bosporus strait, making the Balkans part of the European continent, while Anatolia belongs to Asia.
The most visited destination and the largest city of the country is Istanbul. The exotic city manages to charm visitors all year round. The strengths of Istanbul include its vivid history, unique architecture and the mind-blowing street cuisine inspired by the culinary heritage of neighboring continents. In what other city could you visit two continents at the same time?
Turkey has a huge number of sunny days pretty much all year round. The southwest and south of the country contain popular beach destinations, with cheap prices and guaranteed sunshine as their main advantages. The likes of Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya and Alanya, have been popular package holiday destinations for decades.
Izmir is located in the western part of the country, on the shores of the Aegean Sea. Izmir is an archaeologically interesting site, and the stunning beaches of Cesme are just an hour’s drive away.
Turkey isn’t a famous ski destination yet, but the country offers great ski resorts thanks to its mountains. The best-known ski resorts are Palandöken in the east and Erciyes in the middle of Turkey.