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Located in the Taurus Mountains of Central Anatolia, Derebucak Çamlık Caves National Park occupies a rugged enclave of Konya Province in south-central Turkey. The park spans approximately 1,147 hectares (11.47 km²) and protects a cluster of 13 karst caves and sinkholes in the Çamlık (Pine Grove) area of Derebucak district. Officially established on 7 June […]

A rugged coastline of turquoise waters and forested cliffs, an alpine summit crowned by a cable car, and the ruins of ancient Lycian cities – this is Olympos Beydağları National Park in southern Turkey. Nestled in Antalya Province, the park stretches some 34,425 hectares from the pine-clad shores near Sarısu to the wind-sculpted headland of […]

The Commander-in-Chief (Başkomutan) Historical National Park is not merely a collection of trails and monuments, but the hallowed ground where the Turkish War of Independence was decided. Established on 8 November 1981, the park now preserves the battlefields and memorials of the Great Offensive of August 1922. Spanning some 42,000 hectares across Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya, and […]

Altındere Valley National Park in northeastern Turkey’s Black Sea region is a landscape of rugged beauty and deep history. Straddling a steep, wooded gorge just west of Trabzon city, the park is best known for the cliff-hanging Sumela Monastery – but its allure extends far beyond this famed site. Lush forests of fir, spruce and […]

Altınbeşik Cave National Park lies deep in the Taurus Mountains of Antalya Province, Turkey, and is celebrated for its extraordinary subterranean wonders. Tucked on the western flank of the steep Manavgat Valley, the park’s centerpiece is an immense cave system carved out of Upper Cretaceous limestone. Visitors encounter an overwhelming sense of scale and serenity: […]

Often overshadowed in travel literature by their more famous neighbor (the Taurus Mountains), the Anti-Taurus range quietly claims its own vast grandeur. Stretching northeast from southern Turkey into the interior, the Anti-Taurus (from Greek Antitauros, meaning “Opposite Taurus”) is essentially the northern arm of the greater Taurus mountain system. In local usage, the name is […]

Mount Ararat rises like a silent giant above the eastern Anatolian plains, its twin snow-capped cones visible for scores of miles around. A snow-cloaked stratovolcano with two peaks – Greater Ararat (5,137 m) and Little Ararat (3,896 m) – it is Turkey’s highest mountain and the loftiest summit of the ancient Armenian Highlands. This vast volcanic massif […]

Situated in the center of Davutlar, the Maximum Hamam & Spa provides a real Turkish bath experience guaranteed to be relaxing, rejuvenating, and a unique getaway from the daily. Whether your trip is more long-term or you are visiting at a cruise stop in Kusadasi, this hidden gem welcomes visitors to indulge in a relaxing […]

Situated in the busy center of Istanbul, Sarniç Spa provides a peaceful haven for people looking for a revitalizing break from the fast tempo of the city. A modern interpretation of the classic Turkish bath, this hidden treasure offers tourists an unmatched experience by blending current wellness techniques with authenticity. From the time you enter, […]

Ruby Ceramics & Gift Shop, located in the Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, is a colourful refuge for people looking for a real taste of Turkish workmanship. This little shop has unique presents and a wonderful assortment of handcrafted ceramics, each with rich cultural background of Istanbul. Ruby Ceramics is a portal into Turkey’s artistic character, so […]

Kurt Jewellery, tucked away in the energetic town of Marmaris, has long been a target for discriminating consumers looking for classic beauty and superb workmanship. Originally founded in 1987, the company first became well-known for its outstanding selection of watches, which brought to its devoted consumers globally known watch brands. But Kurt Jewellery first entered […]

Located only a few minutes from Ortahisar hamlet in Cappadocia, Cemal Ranch captures the essence of this amazing Turkish area. Run by family, the ranch reflects centuries of equestrian knowledge and a strong love of the special landscape around it. Growing up with horses, Cemal developed his skills on the Cappadocia trails long before he […]