Passengers who are traveling with the ferry to Turkey are leading to a diverse country of western Asia, famous for its various products and gorgeous coastline!
Turkey is ranked as the 37th largest country in the world as it spans in an area of around 784.000 square kilometers and has a population of 77 million permanent inhabitants. Tourism is one of the most important cornerstones of the Turkish economy. With over 35 million tourists annually Turkey is ranked as the 10th most popular tourist destination in the world. The warm climate and the diversity of landscapes make Turkey a popular holiday target for domestic and international tourism both in the summer and winter months.
The Turkish mainland is definitely worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. Every city is unique and provides many interesting sites and things to do. To start with, Turkey’s capital, Ankara, is the second largest city of the country and a bustling center especially for students since it hosts numerous universities. If someone is interested in stepping his foot in historical land, then, Ephesus, the ancient city of Troy and Izmir are the places to go. Furthermore, the most visited city in Turkey and without equal is Istanbul, both for its rich background and for its timeless charm. For beach worshippers, the alluring Turkish Riviera facing the Aegean Sea is the place to go. Kusadasi, Bodrum, Cesme, Dalaman, Datca, Fethiye, Marmaris and Antalya are loaded every summer with thousands of tourists from all around the world.
In addition, let’s not forget that except for the marvelous mainland, Turkey offers a variety of islands that are waiting for travelers to explore them. Pay a visit to the beautiful islands of Bozcaada, Gokceada, Buyukada, Cunda and to the Prince’s Islands.
Another thing that will make your holidays in Turkey enjoyable its delicious cuisine combining Mediterranean, Asian and Balkan tastes. Try out the fresh vegetables produced in the country along with the famous kebab, doner, kofte and meze before their famous sweet dessert, baklava.
Ferries to Turkey tend to reach their full capacities, especially in summer, so consider making your ferry reservation to Turkey as early as possible.