Belek is a small, luxurious resort of Turkey, yet is world famous and on the mainstream travel and property market, its name stretches far across the globe. As one of 66 neighbourhoods belonging to the Serik district, many foreigners have never heard of Serik but know all about Belek. It's hard work and dedication paid […]
Around the world, house buyers are looking at property investment in Turkey. A wide range of apartments, penthouses, and villas for sale across the country are tempting Brits, Germans, Russians, Asian and many Middle-Eastern nationalities. This is not a new-found fad either, because, in 2018, foreigners bought 40,000 homes, marking record sales. While domestic sales […]
Pick up any mainstream travel guide, and you will rarely read about Iasos in Turkey’s Bodrum region. Its international fame is low-key, yet, locals adore it as a unique destination away from the main town’s hustle and bustle. Also called Kiyikislacik, residents and holidaymakers alike enjoy a slow-paced lifestyle which is ideal for those looking […]
Any useful Turgutreis area guide must start by emphasising the town’s importance, not only on the Bodrum peninsula but also for Turkey’s holiday and foreign real estate markets. Even though in recent years, neighbouring Yalikavak has overshadowed it, it remains a popular summer destination for British holidaymakers. Many Brits have bought property there, and either […]
For anyone thinking of moving to Aegean Turkey, deciding on the best place to live in Bodrum is all about personal lifestyle choices. Comprising the main city centre and smaller coastal resorts, the area offers a diverse range of environments including luxury, modern, traditional, and low budget. Don’t underestimate what’s on offer. It is the […]
It is not as if it needs it, but tourism in Antalya is receiving a welcome boost after Turkish Airlines increased its flight schedule from 41 destinations including London. The major hub, Turkey’s second most popular tourist destination now connects to 13 countries through Turkish Airlines flights, but they are not prepared to rest on […]
After Istanbul, the Antalya property market is the second most popular destination in Turkey for overseas house sales. The proof is in official stats released by Turk Stat, the country’s national statistic board. In 2018, nearly 8000 foreigners bought apartments or villas in the region which stretches from the bustling eastern hub of Alanya to […]
At a ground-breaking ceremony in February, Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the New Istanbul Cultural Center and Opera House would open within two years. The original project when unveiled in 2017, was given a projected opening date of 2019, but this has now been extended to 2021. With an expected project deadline of 20 months, the […]
A new Izmir to Athens ferry route will start in June 2019, marking the first time for sea travel between Turkey and mainland Greece. Officials hope the service will ease traffic at border gates, and help commercial and touristic relationships between the two countries. The company is confident this route will divert traffic from the […]
Turkey’s property market looks set for a positive outlook in 2019, as foreign real estate purchases rise by a staggering 81% year-on-year. While domestic sales have slowed down because of rising interest rates, January continued to follow the success of 2018 as foreign buyers flocked to take advantage of a lucrative exchange rate. The result […]
