Showing posts with label Ultimate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ultimate. Show all posts

Monday, February 14, 2011

Enjoy Cheap Holidays in Altinkum - The Ultimate Beach Resort in Turkey


Do you want to sail in a large, authentic Turkish traditional, wooden Gulet and go along the beautiful waters of Altinkum to watch dolphins? Or do you want to simply sun bathe in the soft, golden sands of this famous resort? Altinkum, near the blue waters of the Aegean Sea, is a fusion of modern and ancient Turkey. It is a purpose-built resort with a friendly, informal and relaxed atmosphere. It is the ultimate destination for cheap holidays in Turkey with your loved ones.

Altinkum even features some of the world's best resorts which has great golden beach, and a mixture of fascinating ancient ruins and modern architectures. The Buyuk Anadolu resort, is just one among those few resorts in Altinkum that features beautiful beaches and sun-beds where you can not just relax and soak up plenty of sun, but may simply promenade the streets enjoying shopping with your family members. If you are looking for a hot and sunny holiday, this brilliant Turkish resort provides you over 300 days of sunshine. Just visit Altinkum between May and October and you can soak up a lot of sun with over 12 hours of sunshine a day.

Boat trips and water-sports are very popular in Altinkum. Starting from boating, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and scuba diving, this tourist has much to offer. Altinkum has plenty of attractive places to be explored by the holidaymaker. Just make an excursion to the Roman ruins and temples at Didim, take boat trips to other local islands or visit the bustling, atmospheric town of Bodrum or the archaeological sites in Ephesus or go shopping and sunning at Kusadasi- there are several classical sites and amazing places to be discovered here.

When visiting the other islands, you can go shopping or sightseeing there too. A holiday in Altinkum is incomplete without exploring nearby islands and witnessing the fascinating stone Medusa heads at the ancient temple of Apollo at Didyma. You will find that accommodation within the resort is cheap and affordable since it is tailored for different customers and holidaymakers with different budgets. There are many self-catering apartments which have all of the facilities in Altinkum and suits many people.

Altinkum offers a fine mixture of local Turkish cuisine and international Italian, British and Chinese cuisines. You should taste local specialities in the taverns and restaurants by night. Altinkum is also popularly known for Turkey's best seafood restaurants.

The place is even famous for its fascinating nightlife and features some of the great lively bars and clubs along the seafront. You can go for evening entertainment in the form of shows and discos are also popular and staged at many places. You will be pleased to find plenty of places to shop for clothing and jewellery as well as buy souvenirs to take back to your home. These range from small shops to big malls. Public transport and communication in Altinkum is good with local buses running into nearby resorts. There is also a ferry service to nearby places.

The Turkish resort, Altinkum is a very popular resort with sunny beaches and exciting offers for cheap beach holidays. If you are planning to spend holidays with your friends or family members then this could be the best option. Book your holidays to Altinkum and enjoy the ultimate cheap holidays in Turkey.









Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Turkey - The Ultimate Destination For Hiking Holiday Lovers


Over the last few years, Turkey has emerged as one of the hottest and most popular tourist destinations in the world. In today's world, it is one of the finest tourist destinations that have diverse things to offer starting from the breathtaking scenic beauty with crystal clear waters, pine covered mountain and sunny beaches to famous archaeological and historical sites.

Turkey has a very uneven and diverse terrain consisting of mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Turkey has numerous seas surrounding it-the Black Sea,the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea and is laced by beaches,coves,ports and islands. The country is known for its Mediterranean climate, which makes it more ideal destination to enjoy a pleasant stay.

The 365 days of sunshine along with vibrant spring season make this place as one of the ideal choices for holiday. Turkey is one of the few travel destinations that can offer you ample of options to enjoy various outdoor and various adventure activities. As a holiday maker, you can enjoy different outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, mountain biking and different water sports like swimming, boating, surfing and much more.

Adding to this, you can also enjoy the trill of adventure sport like hot air balloon flight. However, if we look at the current scenario, hiking is one of the key outdoor activities and adventure sports of Turkey that has pulled the attention of numerous holiday makers from all across the world. In fact, these days many local tour operators in Turkey are offering various hiking tour programs for local and international travellers.

Today while spending your holiday in Turkey you can enjoy hiking at the number of marked hiking trails. If you are one of those hiking lovers, here is a list of different spots in Turkey where you can enjoy one of its own kinds of hiking experience: - The Lycian way is Kate Clow's 500-km marked trail starting from Fethive/Oludeniz to Antalya through the Teke Peninsula. - St Paul Trail- This trail follows the Lycian way marked from the St Paul Trail north from Perge and Aspendos to Yalvac on the Anatolian plateau, Cappadocia.

One of the great pleasures that you can enjoy while hiking through these trails are visiting different classical sites that feature stunning views. Every trail offers a unique hiking experience. In fact, the best part of hiking through these trails is you get the chance to discover some of the most amazing views that are worth being captured in your camera. As you go hiking in the ridges and foothills of the Lackar and Güngörmez ranges, you can view tiny alpine flowers that have emerged from the melting snow- snow cock and black grouse.

Adding to this, hiking through the Cappadocia valley, you can also enjoy the unique formations shaped by the eruptions of three volcanoes- Mount Erciyes (3,917m), Mount Hasan (3,263m) and Mount Melendiz (2,963m). The most striking part of this valley is earlier it was used to hide the first churches of Cappadocia carved into fairy chimneys and caves.

The Rose Valley located between Goreme and Cavusin villages is another option if you love hiking. This valley is divided into many smaller valleys namely - The rose-colored rocks in Gulludere, Kizilcukur, Meskendir and Zindanonu valleys varies in intensity depending on the time of the day,season and weather conditions. During the hike, you can visit several cave churches, cave tunnels and cave houses. Apart from this, the stunning & lush Ihlara Valley boasts the deepest gorge in Asia Minor and can be considered as the perfect hiking option. The key feature that makes hiking through the Ihlara valleys unique is the Melendiz River which runs from the bottom of the valley in the village of Ihlara and paints the gorge in beautiful shades of blue and green.

Turkey is a country which offers various exciting offers to the hiking holidaymakers. All you require is making the right selection of hiking spot that can meet your requirements and budget-limit.








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