Çamlıca Hill rises like a verdant crown over Istanbul’s Asian skyline, offering unparalleled panoramas of the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the city’s sprawl. At 288 meters above sea level, Büyük Çamlıca (Big Camlica) is the highest natural point in Istanbul. Its summit is a public park of pines, flower gardens, fountains and Ottoman-style […]

Çalış Tepesi (literally “Çalış Hill”) is a modest rise overlooking Fethiye’s famous bay and the adjacent Çalış Beach in Muğla province, southwestern Turkey. In one direction it gazes across the glittering Mediterranean, with the islands of Fethiye Bay (including the small Şövalye Adası – “Knight’s Island” – directly offshore) arrayed on the horizon. In the […]

Hamsilos Bay sits where dark pine forests merge with tranquil waters in Turkey’s far north. This sheltered cove along the Black Sea coast is often described as “Turkey’s only fjord,” a name that invites travelers to explore its unique beauty. Yet its story is both geological and cultural. From sweeping aerial vistas that resemble elephant […]

What Is Ormanya? More Than Just a Zoo Ormanya is not a typical concrete zoo but a sprawling nature park with a wildlife focus. Covering nearly 400 hectares of woodland and meadow, it is widely cited as Europe’s largest “natural life park” and (at one time) the world’s third-largest. That means: instead of cages, most […]

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 […]

Located in the center of Göreme, Cappadocia, Moonlight Horse Ranch has been a beloved site for equestrian aficionados for more than twenty years. This family-operated ranch is distinguished for its dedication to outstanding service, sustainable tourism, and crafting memorable experiences for riders of all proficiency levels. The ranch provides an exceptional opportunity to enjoy Cappadocia’s […]