Turkey

Turkey is a constant place for cultural exchange, making the country rich in diversity. The cultural richness and breadth of influences have made their mark and are revealed in the country's culinary landscape, as well as in the countless religious monuments and archaeological sites.
They dot the west and south coasts, from the beaches of Antalya and the tourist resorts of the Mediterranean to the mist-shrouded mountains.

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Turkey is known around the world for its crystal clear waters, hot sandy beaches and extremely lively evening parties.
All the cities are famous for their Bar Streets, which contain the most luxurious open-air clubs. As for the beauty of Antalya, it's no news, resting on those shores is desired by every tourist.

Climate and natural setting

On the Mediterranean coast the summer is humid and hot and the winter - rainy. The tourist season lasts from April to November. The Aegean Sea is also very hot in summer, but the tourist season is shorter - from May to September. The Black Sea is hot in summer and mild in winter. In Central and Eastern Anatolia winter temperatures reach below freezing, especially in mountainous areas, and summer is dry and warm.

Turkey's vegetation is very rich and diverse. Palm trees, olive trees, hibiscus, myrtle, laurel, maple trees, banana trees, fig trees and edible chestnuts grow most often in the southern area. The beaches are shaded by hundreds of orange trees and pine forests. In the inland regions, sycamore, maple and chestnut trees are most common. Like its flora, Turkey's fauna is characterised by great diversity. Bears, wolves, wild cats, deer and roe deer live in the mountains and inland regions. Among the birds of prey, eagles, falcons and vervets can be seen, their presence being a sign that you are in a corner of the world still untouched by the influence of modern civilisation.

Turkish cuisine

The local cuisine is one of the most famous in the world. The secret of its diversity lies in the country's history: after the merging of thousands of recipes belonging to different civilisations, Turkish cuisine has found a unique variety. The Turkish meal is always rich in greens, vegetables and fruit. It starts with appetizers - 'meze', served in small bowls. Vegetable soups, bulgur, yoghurt, rice follow. The main dishes are prepared with beef, lamb, chicken, turkey or fish. Like all Muslims, Turks do not use pork. Lemon juice, olive oil, yoghurt with garlic and other sauces or seasonings are used as additions to dishes.

Tourism

Tourism in Turkey is largely based on a variety of historical sites and seaside resorts along its Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Turkey has also become a popular destination for culture, spa and healthcare.

Turkey's best year for tourism was 2014, when it attracted around 42 million foreign tourists, making it the sixth most popular tourist destination in the world. However, this number dropped to around 36 million in 2015 and around 25 million in 2016. However, tourist numbers began to recover in 2017, with the number of foreign tourists increasing to 32 million and in 2018 to 39.5 million visitors.

Antalya is considered the tourist capital of Turkey. Among the largest resort towns are Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris, Kuchadası, Çeșme, Didim and Alanya. Turkey was also chosen second in the world in 2015 with its 436 beaches receiving the Blue Flag, according to the Chamber of Shipping