The Great Outdoors
For natives and tourists alike, it is easy to become enveloped in pluse and vibe of Istanbul or ease and accessibility of Turkey’s many coastal resorts, but perhaps the best way to explore the country’s offerings is to get outdoors. We found some great deals to get to Turkey here so have a look at what it will cost to explore this amazing city.
Turkey’s southwest coast is not only visually stunning but also historically relevant with it’s vast array of ancient relics, monuments and ruins. The hot-spots of Olympos and Kekova allow visitors to engage in stunning landscapes, Byzantine castles and private lagoons perfect for swimming and relaxing. Boats can be charted with several day-trips that include stops at some of the most beautiful ports in the world.
Once travelers get their fill of the coast, they should make their way to Turkey’s Sakilkent Gorge the second largest gorge in Europe. Sakilkent rewards trekkers with sky-scraper type walls, floors of crystal clear waters and the Ulupinar Springs that create a mystical steam in the air.
For the more adventurous traveler, one can up the ante on their trekking and opt to sleep…in a cave. The area of Cappadocia affords the more daring to move beyond their notions of lodging and opt to choose one of the many “cave hotels” in the area. Cappadocia Cave Suites and Kelebeck Special Cave Hotel are just two choices for a once in a lifetime experience.
Trekking and sailing can take their toll, so allowing a stop at one of the famous Turkish Baths is a must, however it need not be boring. Instead of water, why not try mud? In Dalyan, a haven for Turkish marine life, weary travelers can induldge in the quintessential Turkish experience in the Thermal Baths. Dalyan is famous for these mud-based, skin-nourishing luxuries and many a visitor has soaked their tired muscles here while planning the rest of their day or night.
If experiencing Turkey’s ancient and beautiful culture is on one’s “to do” list, a visit to Goreme National Park is a must. The nearby villages of Avcilar and Cavusini offer appreciative visitors a glimpse into Goreme’s traditional agricultural practices and ways of life. There are ancient remains of churches, monk cells, and the most famous entity in the park, the morphological structure of Goreme.
Turkey offers a blending of not only east meeting west, but urban meeting rural, and the vital interchange between past, present and future.
