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Turkey, known officially as the Republic of Turkey, is a Eurasian country that stretches across the Anatolian peninsula in southwest Asia and the Balkan region of southeastern Europe. Turkey borders eight countries: Bulgaria to the northwest, Greece to the west, Georgia to the northeast, Armenia, Azerbaijan (the Nakhichevan exclave), and Iran to the east, Iraq and Syria to the southeast. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Aegean Sea to the west, and the Black Sea to the north. Turkey also contains the Sea of Marmara, which is used by geographers to mark the border between Europe and Asia, thus making Turkey transcontinental.

Geography

Area: 783,562 Km Sq
Population: 71"158"647

General

Capital: Istanbul
Language:
Currency: New Turkish Lira ()
Dialing Code: +90

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

great time

29th July 2007

The family 12 of us ages ranging from 3 to 57 years all had a wonderful time at this holiday destination.
Very quick check in.
Accomodation very clean, plenty of food most of the day, it is an all i... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

Holiday from hell

13th September 2008

**WARNING*** DO NOT GO TO THIS HOLIDAY VILLAGE IN SARIGERME, TURKEY .. IT IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR THE 3/4th YEAR RUNNING, FOR FOOD POISONING ETC, & unknown virus causing constant diarrhea,stomac... Click to read

Lesley Sherrock, UK

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

fab holiday

31st January 2009

We went to the holiday village sept 2008 3 days before going saw the bad press about it i started to panic as i have a 3yr old girl who picks up every germ up going.

Rang travel shop they told me a... Click to read

gail lawton, UK

Turkey, Icmeler, Grand Aquarium

Not As Good As You May Think You Are

22nd August 2006

This was our 4th time to Icmeler and our first time at the Grand Aquarium. My wife and I have identical 5 year old twin daughters, so hello to anyone who remembers seeing the girls come whizzing down ... Click to read

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Paul Copley, kent, UK

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

my turkey experience

22nd October 2008

we visited the holiday village on 13th oct 08,premier seats on plane were great and also the service,we travelled with first choice,on landing not a rep to be seen from first chioce,we asked the thomp... Click to read

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steve staddon, UK

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

Advice on Accomodation / Rooms

30th March 2009

Can anyone tell me more about the rooms. We have booked a family room with Twin beds. Is the bedroom suitably seperate from the livng area or is it one big room where you all sleep. Also does anyone k... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

BRILLIANT

24th October 2008

We went at the beginning of Oct 08. They was 4 adults and 3 kids and we had a brillant time. Lovely and hot, hotel clean, food good. Only reason why people have commented that the food was cold was ... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

Great holiday in turkey

7th October 2008

just arrived back from a weeks holiday at the holiday village in sarigerme.
We had a great time.we were very worried about going there after reading the bad reports about it Irang first choice to see... Click to read

janet halstead, UK

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

SUITES

16th May 2009

Please could anyone tell me more about the suites at the holiday village turkey, do they have a fridge,bath, kettle and also do thay supply beach towels, i have scanned the internet and can not seem t... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Icmeler, Alvaro Apartments

ALVARO HERE WE COME!!!!!!

9th March 2008

Hi.Me and my girlfriend will be staying at the alvaro apartments in may 2008 and we are very much looking forward to it.We were in Icmeler in 2006 and loved it.The resort is so laid back and makes for... Click to read

Andrew Malloy, UK

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

fabulous holiday

8th June 2009

just come back from the holiday village its 20 minutes from airport the holiday was fantastic. Rooms clean tidy would defo go back loads to do for kids and adults food good variety.Anyone thinking of ... Click to read

lindsey edmenson, UK

Turkey, Antalya, Can Garden Resort

Can Garden, can't!

13th October 2007

We stayed in the Can garden resort July 07. It is a lovely building exactly like it looks in the brouchure.The main problem is that the managment of the Can garden cant run a hotel.
The main and most... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Hisaronu, Han Hotel

Turkish Welcome

28th February 2007

Having been invited some 10 years ago by a family friend to try turkey for a holiday. We arrived in Hisaronu in the early hours to be welcome by a friendly mini bus driver.Upon arrival we were welc... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Marmaris, Blue Bays Hotel

5 Star Con

29th July 2007

Upon arrival at the hotel we were told they had received our booking late and therefore did not have a room for us .They could put is in their sister hotel which is also the Blue Bays Hotel but not d... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

GREAT HOLIDAY

18th June 2009

We arrived late in the evening, was booked in without any delay. The first thought was how lovely the room was. We both said it was one of the best rooms we have ever had. Large bedroom with sliding d... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Pataras, Kas, Hotel Patara Viewpoint

Beautiful beach and roman ruins

6th June 2007

My husband and I visited Patara in May 2007 for a 10 day break at the View Point Hotel. Tourists come to stay at Patara, a small village on the Turquoise Coast of Turkey, for two main reasons; the won... Click to read

Sarah Lockett, UK

Turkey, Icmeler, Alvaro Apartments

what a great place to stay

27th March 2007

If you go to icmeler go and stay at the Alvaro, the owners are great they would do anything for you.

Waiters are brilliant, this is my 6th time there and going back this year. It is like home from ... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Marmaris, Sun Love Hotel

Awful!!!

13th September 2007

We have just come back from 7 days all inclusive at the Sun Love in Marmaris.
On arrival at the hotel, which is on a really busy main road (which we did know at the time of booking) we were greeted by... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Fethiye, Hisaronu, Ovacik

Leisure in the Sun

16th May 2006

Hisaronu & Ovacik 5km up in the mountains from Olu Deniz. These two small villages are ideal for the quiet & peaceful way to spend the sun filled days of your holiday. Ovacik is the quieter of the two. ... Click to read

william hall, lanarkshire, UK

Turkey, Marmaris, Green Beach Hotel

what a fantastic place to be Green Beach Hotel

6th June 2007

I stayed at the green beach hotel with my friend this year and the past two years previous. the green beach hotel is right on the beach front with plenty of sunbeds to lie on and even a swimming pool... Click to read

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Turkey, Fethiye

Fethiye

15th June 2008

Fethiye is a fantastic destination. Although Fethiye does not have a beach, Olu Deniz and Calis are a short bus ride away. Tuesday market is a must, some great bargains and an experience.

A must d... Click to read

Karen Stevens, UK

Turkey, Altinkum

Fantastic day out in Altinkum

16th May 2008

If you're visiting Altinkum on holiday you MUST go out on a boat trip on the Flying Fish. There are a lot of boat trips you can do in Altinkum and they are all fun but this is something special - you ... Click to read

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Anonymous

Turkey, Marmaris, Sun Love Hotel

We had a great time!

3rd October 2007

me and a friend have just got back from 2 weeks in marmaris staying that the sun love hotel. we had a fantastic time and we are even looking into going back again next april.
the first night we were... Click to read

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Anonymous

Turkey, Bodrum, Gumbet

Fantastic Turkey

19th July 2006

September 2005 and we"re off to Turkey for the very first time. With no idea what to expect, we landed at Bodrum airport and were transported to the Club Olea Hotel in Gumbet, arriving at 3 in the ... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Kemer

Worse food ever tasted

27th July 2007

First of all the hotel was very clean but that is the only plus point. The food was completely inedible and all hot dishes were cold. Everything was recycled from the previous day and added to the sal... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Alanya, Club Dogany Hotel

Club Dogany Hotel/ Med Hotels

14th May 2006

We arrived at the airport in Atalanya at 12 midnight local time where we were greeted by Med Hotels staff who then explained that with our Super All Inclusive holiday, they did not include transfers a... Click to read

Kirsten Bradley, Hampshire, UK

Turkey, Sarigerme

holiday village sarigermi

31st July 2008

I have just returned from the holiday village with my husband and 3 children. Firstly i would like to say it is a beautiful place and lots for the children to do, how ever i would not go back again. F... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Altinkum, Didum

think again kharma!

1st August 2007

staff at the hotel could not do enough for you as they tried to do the best of a bad job. the pool, bar and dining area were shared with guests from 3 other hotels. all inclusive but no snacks, no ic... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Kemer, Meder Resort

Kemer - best hotel - by a holiday rep

2nd November 2007

I have lived and worked in Kemer for more than 12 years working for Thomas Cook,Tyrkia Reiser and Medhotels as an overseas representative. During this time I am often asked which is the best hotel and... Click to read

stephanie kapci, TR

Turkey, Gumbet, Club Bozok

excellent apartments

20th October 2007

stayed at the club bozok for 1 week have already booked for 2 weeks in june 2008 and cant wait.

rooms were lovely with great maids who clean everyday and change linen and towels regulary.

all ... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Antalya, Can Garden Resort

Wonderful resort and friendly staff

27th June 2008

i have to say i had heard both good and bad reports about turkey but i was plesantly suprised to have a wounderful time at the can garden resort a few summers ago. The hotel had only been open four we... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Bodrum, Gumbet

Lads holiday to Bodrum, Turkey

27th December 2007

Bodrum is a beautiful city with lots to do. Known to the locals as the white city because of a tradition that keeps all of the buildings painted white, Borum boast many attractive features. there is a... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Sarigerme, Holiday Village Turkey

jeep safari

14th July 2009

i am thinking of booking to go on this holiday and i have a 3yr old son so can anyone tell me how old children can be to go on the jeep safari please? or any of the other trips, and has anyone else ha... Click to read

kelly harries, UK

Turkey, Icmeler, Grand Aquarium

Hermes Hotel, Marmaris

11th June 2007

Booked a last minute deal with Goldtrail holidays for my family, and managed to pay under 40 GBP each for bed and breakfast at the Hermes Hotel.

It was basic but enough for our needs. Clean, fri... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Marmaris, Turgutries

Great Location

21st November 2007

Have just arrived back from the Yasmin today after a one-week stay and had my first taste of edible food for that period. I contracted food poisoning after the first day and have spent most of the hol... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Marmaris, Kocer Club

Kocer Club - Marmaris - Turkey

23rd April 2007

I went for two weeks at the start of July 2005 to Marmaris (Turkey) I stayed in the Kocer Club Apartments.

I must say 10/10 for the cleanliness,staff friendliness & helpfulness in the apartments.
... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Hisaronu

Happy Dayz

5th September 2007

Read the reviews before we went & were apprehensive to say the least.
This hotel has its good & bad points. Location is excellent. Views spectacular! Pool & surounding areas are fab! Rooms are very small... Click to read

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Turkey, Antalya, Can Garden Resort

Turkey - August 9th-23rd 2008

24th August 2008

woww!! i loved it!! was a really nice area with alot to do and see. i went with my family and my boyfriend. The food was really nice and the staff were friendly too. i wish i was still there now :( It... Click to read

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Rebecca Louise Catley, UK

Turkey, Istanbul, Golden Age I

The worst hotel I have ever been to

8th October 2007

This is supposed to be a 4 star hotel. I have never stayed in a dirtier hotel in my life. There was lipstick on the cups at breakfast. The bedsteads were stained and dirty. The water was cut off and t... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Kemer, Pashas Princess

Pasha's Princess

12th September 2007

This hotel was fantastic from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. The staff are so attentive and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble and everyone is so happy.

Be warned that the safes c... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Kulumbuk, The Dionysos

The Best Holiday Ever

19th July 2006

This hotel is in a stunning location, perched on the side of a canyon. The centre of the complex is the infinity pool and restaurant (the food is fabulous), which are surrounded by sun loungers and g... Click to read

Elizabeth Kelly, Kent, UK

Turkey, Bodrum, Gundogan, Green Beach Resort Hotel

At your peril.

1st July 2008

WARNING.

We stayed at the Green Beach Resort Hotel last week which we booked via the Teletex web site, paid around �850 for all inclusive 5*, flights and transfers.

This hotel which was voted ... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Hisaronu

Pine Valley Hotel

3rd September 2006

This is a fantastic hotel and I would strongly reccommend it to anyone. The rooms are nice and clean and linen is changed on a regular basis but all rooms are tidyed everyday! Besides the lovely pool... Click to read

shelley parr, UK

Turkey, Olu, Deniz

There'S Nothing Else to Ask For!

3rd August 2006

Lykia World Olu Deniz, its perfect for all the whole family no matter what age! From tots to teens and mum and dad too. Whatever you feel like doing Lykia world has it catered for. From the moment y... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Pataras, Kas, Golden Pension

The mayor's hotel in Patara: Golden Pension

17th October 2007

I am a Patara addict. Some people don't like the basic of the place, others feel immediately attracted to the informality, the pleasant familiar atmosphere and the friendliness of the people. Don't go... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Antalya, Can Garden Resort

!!!brilliant!!!

21st August 2008

this is going to be short and sweet ,it was great i really loved food,staff,cleanliness,pool is great and the boat is a bonus,we went all inclusive and it was worth it being able to have snacks/meals ... Click to read

alan lain, UK

Turkey, Antalya, Can Garden Resort

A Quality Holiday

22nd May 2009

The Can Garden Resort is one of the best hotels we have been to, my family consist of me and my wife and our children, who are 4 and 8 months old. First impressions were very good, food was good, all... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Fethiye, Calis Fethiye

Hotel Ernur, Calis

29th May 2006

Highly recommended is this charming small hotel in Calis near Fetiye. Families are made to feel so much at home that many return year after year. The owner Cemal will look after you totally with the h... Click to read

joanne mccartney, UK

Turkey, Hisaronu, Han Hotel

excellent for weddings

9th October 2009

My sister had previously stayed at the Han Hotel 2 years ago and fell so in love with the place and people that she decided to get married there. Having never been to Turkey I had no idea what to expe... Click to read

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michelle burrows, UK

Turkey, Icmeler, Armutalan

Hermes Hotel, Marmaris

11th June 2007

Booked a last minute deal with Goldtrail holidays for my family, and managed to pay under 40 GBP each for bed and breakfast at the Hermes Hotel.
It was basic but enough for our needs. Clean, friendly... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey

Family Holiday to Turkey

17th May 2007

We had a brilliant time on the Turquoise Coast holiday with The Adventure Company. This trip has something for everyone, relaxation, culture and lots and lots of water-based fun. Our favourite bit w... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey

Good holiday

17th August 2007

Just returned back from can garden resort hotel had a good time but would not return to hotel.

Hotel was spotless and clean bedding and towels changed everyday,staff were fanastic especially the ... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Sarigerme

HOLIDAY GOOD DESPITE MOANERS

15th October 2008

Returned from Sarigerme mid Sept 2008 holiday with our two grandchildren aged 8 and 15years we had a great time ate everything in sight not one ofus had diarrhoea or any upset stomachs.We even survive... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Gumbet

A Brilliant Hotel

30th July 2006

This is a Dutch all inclusive hotel that we went to in May 2006. The accommodation is excellent. The staff are great and nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. I can highly recommend the on s... Click to read

Joan Crowthers, Northamptonshire, UK

Turkey, Marmaris, Green Beach Hotel

Exeperience of Marmaris and Green Beach Hotel

30th July 2008

Green Beach is more like a hostel than a hotel. Breakfast is turkish. If you want english breakfast you have to pay.We travelled all night. When we arrived we had to wait four hours for our room. Two ... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Antalya, Beleck, Cornelia deluxe resort

A first class all inclusive hotel

3rd June 2008

My wife and I have just returned from a fantastic 2 week holiday on the Mediteranian coast of Turkey.

We booked with First Choice and stayed at the Cornelia de luxe Resort in Beleck which is about... Click to read

brian martin, UK

Turkey, Bodrum

Flight mayhem

22nd May 2009

Avoid this company like the plague. Have recently booked a return flight only from London Gatwick to Bodrum. Within 4 days of booking (and that was within 10 days of travel), this so called travel com... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Fethiye, Rota Yachting

Fantastic

23rd September 2006

I have joined this trip this year, but it was fantastic.

The staff were very familiar.

The food was delicious.

When and where you jined this gulet cruise what was the gulet name. I will join... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Marmaris, sidero hotel

couldnt give a sodero

30th September 2008

The sidero hotel in marmaris is the worst hotel i have ever stayed at. All the staff including reception,cleaning,breakfast boy have not got a clue how to do their job . All very unskilled firstly on ... Click to read

christine williams, UK

Turkey, Fethiye

Well worth a visit

17th October 2006

We recently enjoyed a week in Fethiye, staying with my other halfs Mum and Step-Dads apartment which they bought a a few years ago.

Staying in an apartment gives you a better idea of local life, wi... Click to read

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Phil Taylor, UK

Turkey, Fethiye

ROTA Yachting

21st September 2006

Have recently returned from our fifth gulet holiday. The first four were amazing, so we do know what to expect. This year, due to the collapse of Tapestry Holidays, we had to make a last minute booki... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Kadikalesi, Hotel Kadikale

My family won�t go anywhere else!

28th March 2008

Kadikaleise in Turkey wins every vote in our house. I tried to suggest a change this year but was outvoted and we are booked to go back. Hotel Kadikale is an excellent centre. There are two children�s... Click to read

Gemma King, UK

Turkey, Fethiye

Hotel Yakamoz

6th September 2006

The perfect place to relax in peace and quiet away from the crowds in Turkey. This small hotel is very welcoming and a world away from the noisy resort hotels favoured by the packaged tour operators. ... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Marmaris

Horrendous

11th August 2008

We stayed at Green Beach Hotel for 1 week in June. On arrival there was nobody at reception to check us in. After travelling all night we were not impressed. Eventually somebody came along and told us... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Marmaris, orkide hotel

BASIC AND UNCLEAN

21st August 2008

Orkide Hotel - 3 star ...... what a joke!!! We booked our holiday through Barrhead Travel who stated that some of their operatives had stayed at the hotel and that it was lovely and we wouldn't be di... Click to read

lorna HART, UK

Turkey, Lycia

Discover a world of archaeological wonders while sailing on Homer's wine dark sea.

16th March 2007

We used a specialist tour operator - Peter Sommer Travels. They're only a small outfit with only a small number of scheduled tours on offer � all with an archaeological theme. We liked the idea of bei... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Selcuk

How to plan a sightseeing visit to Turkey for single traveller

9th January 2008

Ever wanted to really get away from it all? How is it done? Would it be safe? I bought Lonely Planet, Turkey and found a small town, Selcuk which is visited, but not often the base for a holiday.
... Click to read

Christine , Ashford, UK

Turkey, Ankara, Capadoccia

Like Being in a Dream

27th July 2006

Hi, I love travel and new experiences but one of the best I have had this year has to have been an early morning balloon ride in Capadoccia. It was cold to start off, being March, and so the cup ... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, olu deniz, fethiye, migla, ovacik

Oscar C4 apartment Ovacik

18th March 2009

We stayed at this apartment with four other adults in September 08 and had one of the best holidays ever. The apartment was big by anyones standards. It also had three bedroom and three bathrooms whic... Click to read

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Turkey

Tamarisk Hotel, Turkey

27th May 2006

Last October my boyfriend and I visited Turkey for the first time following a number of recommendations from friends. I wasn't dissappointed. We stayed at the Tamarisk Hotel in Ortakent, about a 15min... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, turgutreis, violin apartments

violin apartments disgraceful

21st August 2009

Myself,partner and son have just returned from what i can only discribe as the holiday from hell.The apartments were filthy,we were giving a hand towel each to put over the pillows which were stained ... Click to read

melanie dawson, UK

Turkey

Green Forest Hotel, Hisaronu

18th May 2006

The hotel was set in beautiful surroundings and the rooms, although basic, were cleaned every day, by the friendly and hard working cleaners. It is an ideal spot and only 5 minutes walk into the town... Click to read

Joanne Goodwin, East Sussex, UK

Turkey, Ankara

Fantastic

5th September 2006

Fantastic place to go. I would recommend anyone to go to Turkey...even emigrate there, if you have the chance. The people make you very welcome, it's a place you can take children and the Turkish peop... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey

the grand kurdoglu hotel, kushadasi

4th October 2008

This hotel is a gem, a little tired, shabby but the staff ,cleaness of the hotel,the delicious food made up for that. I worked in turkey for a numer of uyears & this a.i. hotel was true value fo... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, bodrum, yalikavak

best restaurant in yalikavak

5th July 2009

went to the caper restaurant in yalikavak twice first time there were 4 of use then second time 8 of use and we all agreed that the meal was excellent and the waiters were so friendly and after the me... Click to read

Anonymous

Turkey, Anatolia

Archaeology in Anatolia

30th May 2008

A few years ago I went on a study tour looking at the archaeology of Anatolia; I guess it is perfectly possible to visit the area oneself now. We went into some villages that were so off the main rout... Click to read

Philip Westgate, UK