Turkey travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Built on the slopes of the Toros mountains, by the seaside and among a 50,000sqm pine forest, the Gloria Verde Resort  is a 5 -star establishment that embodies the Mediterranean spirit of relaxation. Gloria Verde is the smallest one among Gloria Family Hotels and offers a peaceful and comfortable retreat. This area is paradise for golfers, but cut off from everywhere within walking distance.

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The aquapark is opened up to service in 1993 by Depark, is the very first water park of Turkey. Established on an area of 40.000 m². Adjacent to Dedeman Antalya is the Aquapark Dedeman where water slides and chutes which provide hours of fun for children and adults.
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Melekler Evi Cave Hotel is located in Urgup, Turkey. Nevsehir Airport is about half an hour and Kayseri airport is about 1 hour drive to Meleklerevi.
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This Goreme’s most luxurious cave hotel is for sure the best choice for demanding tourists, with spectacular views looking out towards Uchisar and Cavusin.
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The AIR GAMES in Oludeniz, is an event for everyone from spectators to hard core acrobatic pilots. Also all new, beginner flyers are welcome. Oludeniz is a small resort village in the Mugla Province on the South West coast of Turkey on the Aegean Sea to the south and the high, steep sided Babadag Mountain, 14 km (9 mi) south of Fethiye.
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Situated on a beautiful peninsula, Bodrum, home of the famous Greek historian Herodotus, is these days better known as a popular holiday resort. Characterised by sugar-white houses spilling down its hillsides, its bustling bazaars, maze-like old town, historic treasures and shop-lined marina make it ideal for action-seekers, shopaholics and sightseeing fiends. With excellent beaches, lie on the western side of the peninsula and are ideal for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. You can try your hand at water skiing, parasailing, dinghy sailing, windsurfing or perhaps the more sedate pastimes of canoeing or pedaloes. Bodrum is a very lively resort and will suit everybody. There are plenty of shops selling all the fake designer gear and fabulous leather and loads of restaurants catering for everyone. The town’s charm is well-known, attracting a diverse population of vacationers who stroll along its long palm-lined waterfront, while elegant yachts crowd the marina.

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The ancient city of Ephesus (Turkish: Efes), located near the Aegean Sea in modern day Turkey, was one of the great cities of the Greeks in Asia Minor. Ephesus, located 600km (373 miles) southwest of Istanbul, is one of the grandest and best-preserved ruins of the ancient world. According to evidence dating from around 1400 BC, the Hittites were the first to settle the site, which they named Apasas.
From the entrance at the Eastern gate of the city, there is the Eastern Agora, Odeon, the Temple of Domitianus, Polio Fountain, Trajan Fountain, Scolastica Bath, hillside houses, the Temple of Hadrianus, Celsus Library, Lower Agora, Marbled Street, Grand Theater, Arcadianus Avenue and the Church of the Virgin Mary. Near Ephesus is the house of the Virgin Mary.
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