Turkey is called as the bridge between east and the west. Turkey is a transcontinental Eurasian country. Turkey is encircled by seas on three sides. The Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Tourism in Turkey is an important component of the history. It is the 6th most popular tourism destination in the world. Turkey has a robust infrastructure and a good transport system to support a modern tourism industry. I am listing a few places of interest in Turkey.

Uzungol

This is a popular spot among the Arabic travellers. This is situated in the north east Black Sea region. Over the years, the lake, the surrounding valley and the village have turned into a famous tourist destination. The area is famous for its eye catching natural scenery. Located in a valley between high rising mountains, the lake and the village are so eye catching. The tourism boom in recent years has led to growth of a number of hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops. The place is located at a distance of 99 km from Trabzon’s city center and 19 km from Caykara’s district center.

Simena

Simena is a popular village on Mediterranean cruises. It is an enjoyable place to visit for its beauty and charm. It is particularly popular for cruises along Lycia’s Turquoise coast. It is a peaceful place of history, gorgeous turquoise water, sun, islands, and unspoilt nature and blue skies. It is a mix of ancient, medieval and modern history. The Kekova region was declared a specially protected area in 1990. The Kekova specially protected area is 260 square kilometers and is managed by ministry of environment, authority for the protection of special areas. Simena is simply a great place to visit.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia lies in central Anatolia, Turkey. The place is a famous tourist attraction as it has many unique geological, historical and cultural features. Cappadocia is connected to the major city of Kayseri by Railways and Airlines. Hot-air ballooning is very famous as is also trekking. The major touristic towns in the region of Cappadocia are Urgup, Goreme, Ihlara valley, Selime, Guzelyurt, Uchisar, Avanos and Zelve.  Among the underground cities worth seeing are Derinkuyu, Kaymakli, Gaziemir and Ozokonak. The best of the historic mansions and cave houses for tourist stays are in Urgup, Goreme, Guzelyurt and Uchisar.

Butterfly Valley

This is situated in Southwestern Turkey and is home to diverse butterfly species. The valley is nominated for preservation as World heritage. This rustic destination on the Mediterranean coast is favorably reached by boat. Due to its natural beauty, this valley is an important ecotourism attraction place in Turkey. Various outdoor activities such as camping, Scuba Diving, hiking, Canyoning and Canoeing can be performed. During the months of July and August around 200 visitors camp daily in the valley. A small bar and restaurant provide food and beverages during the summer time. Thus Butterfly can be one of the interesting places in Turkey that you will love to visit.

Ephesus

The ruins of Ephesus showcase the second largest city of Roman Empire, including a large Hellenistic theatre and also terraced houses with intact, ancient frescoes. One of the much admired buildings though is the Celcus Library that was the third largest of the ancient world holding 12000 scrolls and also the Sarcophagus of the Roman senator Tiberius Julius Celcus Polemeanus. This is a place of historical significance and will interest you if you are interested in Arts and History. Overall, this is a jolly good place to visit and relax.

The Hagia Sophia

It has a nostalgic history. First it was a Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Cathedral and later an Ottoman imperial mosque and currently it is a museum in Istanbul. Christian frescoes combined with Islamic Calligraphy and some of the most renewed architecture in history makes it a top visited attraction in Istanbul. The history and architecture of the place interests travellers from across the world. You will awestruck by the grandeur and the majestic appearance of the whole structure. There is so much art work inside the building. This is a must see while on a visit to Turkey.

Olu Deniz Beach

Olu Deniz is a small village and beach resort. Its beach is so stunning and captivating that it attracts lot of travellers from UK and Europe. White sand fronted with a crystal blue sea eventually leads way to the famous Blue Lagoon. The beach is a pebble beach. The seawater of Olu deniz is famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine, while its beach is an official blue flag beach. The place is famous for paragliding and Scuba Diving. Never miss out on this place if you happen to be in Turkey or else you will repent.

Savsat Sahara National Park

This is located on the east of Turkey and surprises everyone with its strikingly green valleys. It is located in Black Sea region and is formed by two separate areas namely Karagol and Sahara Plateau. This park covers an area of 8030 acres at an average elevation of 1,800 m above sea level. The landscape is picture perfect. Houses dotted over hills in among perfectly paved roads and lush green fields, make it seem quite surreal. It is a protected area by the government and any kind of construction activity by developers is not allowed.

Thus you see that Turkey has a varied and a perfect landscape for a keen traveler. Turkey offers to international travellers, what normally a developed place should offer. The infrastructure is more or less developed and transport system is quite robust, so that it becomes easier to explore Turkey. You can get a glimpse of Europe while in Turkey, as this country has Eurasian links. People are simple amazed by its rich cultural diversity and an amazing history. Consider Turkey when you are planning a grand tour of Europe. Missing Turkey will make you repent later, so be safe.

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