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Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes that
offers the vacationer a complete change from the stress and
routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places
in Turkey have an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing
on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains
and lakes. Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land
full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations
spanning 10,000 years.
Even if you spend only a short time in Turkey, you can see a
lot of this great heritage. There is no doubt that one visit
will not be enough, and you will want to come back again and
again as you discover one extraordinary place after another.
All of them, no matter how different, have one thing in
common: the friendly and hospitable people of this unique
country.
Turkey is a
rapidly modernising country with |
one foot in
Europe and one in the Middle East. It's not all oriental
splendour, mystery, intrigue and whirling dervishes but it
is a spicy maelstrom of history knocking up against a pacy
present.
The Turkish
people have an unrivalled reputation for hospitality, the
cuisine is to die for, the coastline is a dream, and many
Turkish cities are dotted with spectacular mosques and
castles. And while costs are rising, Turkey remains the
Mediterranean's bargain-basement destination.
There's an
enormous variety of things to see and do ranging from water
sports to mountain trekking, archaeology to night-clubbing
and river rafting to raki drinking. Whether you leave Turkey
with magnificent carpets, amulets to ward off evil,
belly-dancing tips, an appreciation of its history, or just
a tan, you're likely to want to go back for more.
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