New Year's Eve in Turkey will be different this year, and most of us will be celebrating at home. 2020 will go down in history, and many of us will be toasting a welcome end to what has been an unprecedented year. Thankfully, we can stay connected to friends and family online, but it's still nice to have some fun with those around us. With that in mind, we thought we would share a few ways to celebrate New...
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Turkey is blessed with a vast and interesting history, and for a country that doesn't really celebrate Christmas, it boasts far more connections with this well-loved holiday than you may think. Here’s a little info for you about Christmas and Turkey. SANTA CAME FROM TURKEY, NOT THE NORTH POLE. Yes, Santa Claus came from Turkey. Most assume this jolly-old-man is fictional, that he came from the...
November 10th is Atatürk Memorial Day. Although it's not an official public holiday in Turkey, it is an important occasion and one of great significance to the country as it commemorates the passing of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first President of the Republic of Turkey. If you are in Turkey during this time, you will notice the national flags flying and hear sirens and tannoys prompting you to stop what...
Republic Day in Turkey is October 29th, and it’s a big day of celebration commemorating the official creation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. Republic Day is a Turkish national holiday, so all banks, government buildings and some businesses and schools will be shut. The Turkish flags will be raised, and there will be parades, concerts and celebrations across the country. ABOUT REPUBLIC DAY IN...
There are many reasons to retire to Fethiye - a cheaper cost of living, a healthier lifestyle, and fabulous weather are just a few of the main lures. But what is the reality of spending your retirement in Turkey? Is upping-sticks and making a move over really a good idea? Here are a few points to consider. 5 REASONS TO RETIRE TO FETHIYE 1. THE FABULOUS WEATHER Dreary weather does get you down, and for...
Türkiye’nin güneybatı kıyısında yer alan Fethiye, Türkiye’nin kıyı bölgeleri arasında en yüksek kira getirilerinden bazılarını sunuyor; bu nedenle Hisarönü, Övçik ve Çalis’in, kiraya vermek amacıyla gayrimenkul yatırımı yapanlar için popüler seçenekler olması hiç de şaşırtıcı değil. Fethiye, herkese hitap eden bir yer olması nedeniyle mükemmel bir konumdur. Ünlü Ölüdeniz'in masmavi suları plaj sever turistleri kendine çekerken, Çalis'te denizin üzerinde batan büyüleyici gün batımı...
Turkey is not only home to great beaches, fabulous weather and some of the world's most friendly locals, it's also home to many stunning high-end properties. If you're looking for luxury villas in Ovacik, check these out - given the current exchange rate, they may be more affordable than you think! A winning combination of eye-catching design, first-class fittings and furnishings, and a great...
Kurban Bayram, also known as Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, is a four-day Muslim celebration and one of two main national holidays in Turkey. It is a time for reflection and a time to spare a thought for the poor and be thankful for all you have. The occasion commemorates the time Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) was prepared to sacrifice his son as a sign of religious obedience but thankfully received a...
Türkiye’deki tüm heyecan verici yerleri gezmek için yıllarınızı harcayabilirsiniz; ülke o kadar çeşitlilik barındırıyor ve sunacak o kadar çok şey var ki, gezmekten asla bıkmazsınız. Türkiye’nin kıyı şeridi, yaz aylarında hareketli tatil beldeleri, nefes kesici koylar ve adalarla doludur; ancak diğerlerinden bir adım öne çıkan bir kıyı bölgesi varsa, o da Fethiye’dir. Fethiye’den Ölüdeniz’e ve Türkiye’nin en çok fotoğrafı çekilen plajı ile lagününe gidebilirsiniz. Şuradan...
Fethiye is far more than merely a holiday destination for the many ex-pats and foreigners that now call the region home. What is it about Fethiye that keeps tourists returning and prompts out-of-towners to buy property here? Why is Fethiye one of Turkey’s most well-loved locations? Meet Angel Homes, a building company and real estate agency in Hisaronu who employ an international team all now working...