Enjoying a Holiday and Preserving Turkish History

Exploring the rich history and spectacular scenery of Turkey can now be done in an ecologically and ethically sensitive way, which actually can enhance the experience for the visitor, as by discovering what is away from the crowds and off the beaten track, can actually provide the holiday maker with a taste of the real, authentic Turkey.

Situated where the two continents of Asia and Europe meet, Turkey has coastline on many of it's borders, with the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Aegean Sea to the west and the Black Sea to the north. Turkey is primarily a Muslim country, with a range of Islamic customs and etiquette influencing Turkish way of life. Turkey is a very much family orientated destination, with villas in Turkey luxuriously styled for couples and young families alike. For eating out, children are welcome in many of the fine restaurants in the country, while helpful and friendly staff in hotels and dining establishments are happy to provide amenities and facilities to make sure everyone has a great time.

With a range of tour operators and travel companies offering a range of either active or tranquil breaks in Turkey with a strong green ethos, discovering a natural, vibrant side of this diverse country is easy to do and has plenty of choices. For walkers, Turkey has many great regions to explore and experience its culture, nature, and society. The Kachkar Mountains are a stunning and a great place for walking holidays and spotting wildlife, and there is a range of guided walks and adventure holidays that can be as slow or fast paced as you like. With lakes, woodland areas, wildlife and some excellent local dishes, this area is a fabulous place for a great eco-holiday, and fun for couples as well as families.

For coast lovers, the delights of Kusadasi include some incredibly beautiful coastal villages and beaches, while there are a fantastic range of sports and leisure activities to try. Diving, fishing, cycle tours and cultural trips are available in the Kusadasi area. For added style and class, the Turkish Riviera also offers a range of water sports and sights to see, with stunning locations like the salt lake at Cappadocia and the fascinating open-air museum of Goreme. The Turkish Riviera combines some outstanding locations for a range of leisure and sporting activities with a range of some excellent and varied opportunities to discover Turkey's culture and history.

Turkey is a paradise for water sports lovers. Beneath the Taurus Mountains, the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is a playground for sailors, divers and windsurfers. With pine forests and citrus groves, and some great places to stay such as a range of luxurious villas, Turkey truly features some stunning locations. Here you can discover the ancient cities of Aspendos and Side and a range of important historical sites.

A place of rejuvenation and health since Roman times, Turkey holidays are as much about well being as they are about escape, with a great choice of natural spas in the Marmara and Aegean regions. Warming thermal treatments and de-stressing massages, as well as rich mineral mud baths, are all available in natural environments rather than in artificial spas and health clubs in many other locations.

If culture and history need to be part of your next holiday then holidays in Turkey would be an ideal choice. Mark looks into the choice of villas in Turkey and how the country is reducing the impact of tourism.