Plan Your Trip: Top Destinations to Explore in Turkey in 2024

With thousands of unique locations and a wide range of possibilities for leisure activities of all kinds, Turkey provides a multiplicity of exciting entertainments. There are also activities available for all types of visitors, from those who enjoy relaxing on luxurious beaches to those whose ideal vacations include extreme sports. We offer to you the TOP places in Turkey that you really must visit during your 2024 trip, where you are going to enjoy.

Ski Resorts

Turkey has many ski resorts: from Uludag, the most visited ski resort in the country located in Bursa, to Kartalkaya in Rize and Palandoken in Erzurum. Each resort offers different types of slopes for both beginners and professionals. Also, ski resorts offer hotels, restaurants, and other winter activities like snowboarding and horseback riding.

Thermal Springs

There are multiple thermal springs located in Turkey's different regions. Additionally, most of them are resorts where you may relax and refresh yourself. Yalova, Bursa, Gure, Sultaniye, and the thermal springs in Pamukkale offer fantastic experiences and great relaxation. The most well-known is definitely Pamukkale; taking a swim in the terraced pools here would be an unforgettable experience. Another amazing natural spa center surrounded by Lake Koycegiz's gorgeous surroundings is Sultaniye Thermal Springs. The best seasons to visit the springs are spring or fall, when it's cold outside and there are fewer visitors

Ancient Wonder: Gobeklitepe

One of the oldest known temple complexes in the world is located at the archeological site Gobeklitepe in southeast Turkey. The well-preserved old buildings with their complex carvings are a wonderful reminder of the past. Located near Shanlıurfa, Gobeklitepe is available from all parts of Turkey.

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia

Visiting Cappadocia's magical landscapes from above is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Excursions in hot air balloons are highly popular, and taking off at sunset or sunrise is the most exciting experience.

Horseback Riding

Riding horses is another interesting sport that may be done in Cappadocia. Riding horses at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Goreme, an outdoor museum, and the unusual Cappadocia landscape will provide for an amazing experience. These tours are organized by several Cappadocian companies.

Paragliding

Paragliding from Babadağ Mountain in the picturesque Oludeniz (Mugla Province) of Turkey is an unforgettable adventure. The breathtaking natural beauty of the area is simply stunning, and the panoramic views from above are truly magnificent. We highly recommend you to visit. By the way, if you are afraid of paragliding, you can simply take a cable car to the top of Babadağ and admire the beauty in silence.

Whirling Dervishes Dance

In December, a festival takes place in Konya where you can join this unique performance - the whirling dervishes dance. Performances also take place at the Galata Mevlevi Lodge in Istanbul. The ritual is listed as UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage, there is no such dance among any other people in the world, so seeing the whirling dervishes is definitely worth it.

Alachatı Herb Festival

In İzmir province, in the tourist town of Alachatı, an unusual gastronomic festival takes place every spring - the Herb Festival. It presents various dishes made with local herbs. Also, there are workshops, tastings, and culinary competitions. The event is becoming very popular worldwide, attracting thousands of people from different countries. Usually, the festival takes place in early April.

Lycian Way

In the USA, there is the Appalachian Trail, in Spain - the Camino de Santiago, and in Turkey - the Lycian Way. Walking along the picturesque route along the hilly coast of Fethiye will leave no one indifferent.

Kayaking

In Turkey, there are several lakes where you can go kayaking. Kayaking is a fun and relaxing way to be alone with the water. In addition to kayaking clubs in Istanbul, there are several excellent places for kayaking on the southern coast of Turkey, such as the Azmak River in Akchapınar and the Berdubet River in the Marmaris region.

And this is just a small part of all the adventures and wonders that Turkey offers you! Come to visit us, buy real estate with EasyBuy and move to Turkey.