Dream destinations at the Turkish Riviera
Living at the Turkish Riviera

The Turkish Mediterranean coast stretches over more than 1,000 km. As a Turkish Riviera, one typically separates the area between Kas and Alanya. This area is fully developed for tourism and offers excellent technical infrastructure. Nevertheless, there are refuges here that are not far away and where you can retreat from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism. Most people who have been in the region for a long time do not want to part with rich land, a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle and a stable climate.

How do you live here?

Of course, life here is, how could it be otherwise, not like elsewhere, but has its own color. It is warm and mild, with plenty of sun, almost all year round. The summer is seemingly endless and the temperature does not drop below 15 degrees Celsius even in winter. You live in a breathtaking beautiful stretch of coast that is directly enclosed by the sea and Taurus mountains. The turquoise waters of the Riviera are currently one of the cleanest areas in the Mediterranean. People live here more outside than indoors. This brings with it a more intense interpersonal communication. People speak a different language that is very flowery. For example, for the word heart they use ten different terms and for the word beloved or lover more than 50 different terms. A number of characteristics are particularly characteristic of the way of life of people in Turkey:

  • People need to help each other more.
  • This ensures a great sense of solidarity among each other.
  • The guest is basically king.
  • Helping is a matter of honor!

And this is quite often real help, even if it costs money and time for the respective helper ... The decisive factor is often the solution of the respective problem. Love, romance, heart, flowery language, solidarity and compassion are very beautiful features. But also the following can be said about the people here:

  • What is today might not be tomorrow.
  • Punctuality and accuracy are sometimes not very pronounced.
  • The Turkish woman or Turk is much more emotional than a Northern European.

It should be noted that the reliability and quality of work of public authorities, SMEs, lawyers, crafts, etc. has improved significantly in the last decade. Turkey is a land of contrasts. On the one hand, Istanbul, for example, was described by Newsweek magazine as the 'coolest' city in Europe. On the other hand, Turkey as a whole is still a long way from Europe. In order to live happily ever after, it is beneficial to be aware of these contradictions. To be honest, these opposites are also part of the country's unbroken fascination.

Security and time

However, one lives no less safe here. Many concerns and fears that go in that direction are dispelled after the first few days on the ground. If medical assistance is needed, the coastal areas and cities offer the same modern medical care as provided in countries like Germany. Time is perceived differently in Turkey. You just have a lot of time. Time is not a question of money or social status, just time. And surprisingly, despite the booming economy, there's always plenty of it. Life in Turkey, with all its amenities, has remained affordable in the tourist areas and will remain so in the foreseeable future. In recent years, on the other hand, the average annual increase in value of real estate has been around 20 to 35%. Over the next 15 to 20 years, land and property prices are likely to continue moving towards the Spanish level.

Location and geography
Borders

Turkey extends geographically across two continents. Anatolia, the Asian part of the Turkish territory, occupies about 97% of the area. The European part is eastern Thrace and covers about 3% of the country's surface (23.623 km²). The national borders of Turkey have a total length of approx. 9.850 km, of which 7.200 km are bordered by the sea. In the west of Turkey lies the Aegean Sea, in the south the Mediterranean and in the north the Black Sea. In addition Turkey shares with eight neighboring countries a border with a total length of 2.648 km. It borders Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest, Georgia to the northeast, Azerbaijan and Armenia, Iran to the east, and Iraq and Syria to the south. Especially the north of Turkey is one of the strongest earthquake regions in the world and has been repeatedly shaken by earthquakes in recent years. Since a certain chronological plate tectonics of the earthquakes in northern Turkey is to be found, experts assume that in the foreseeable future, Istanbul could be shaken by a major quake. The last major earthquakes in Kocael province were less than 100 km from Istanbul.

The regions of Turkey: Western landscape Turkey is divided into seven geographical areas: Marmara region Ege, Black Sea region, Central Anatolia, Mediterranean region, Eastern Anatolia and Southeast Anatolia. These regions differ greatly in terms of vegetation and weather conditions. Thrace is located west of the Bosphorus on the European side. On the Thracian plateau, the river Evros forms the border with Greece. East of the Bosphorus lies the Marmara region. The Sea of ​​Marmara separates Europe from Asia and the Aegean Sea from the Black Sea. To the Mediterranean, the Dardanelles extend for a length of 60 km. The two headlands are widest at Çanakkale with up to 4 km. On the Bosphorus lies the million-metropolis of Istanbul. The landscape in this region is hilly and covered by bushes and forests. The fertile farmland gives way to a steppe landscape in the east. The region is the economic center of Turkey. The city of Bursa is a health resort and famous for its sulfur and thermal springs. It lies at the foot of the Uludag Mountains. The mountain is a popular destination all year round. The Aegean region is also intensively used for agriculture. The strongly hilly landscape stretches along the west coast between Çanakkale and Bodrum. West Coast between Çanakkale and Bodrum. The coastal region is one of the best developed tourist regions in Turkey. In addition to cypresses and olive trees, grapevines shape the landscape. In this region are many ancient buildings from the time of the Greek settlement, z. Troy, Assos (Behramkale), Pergamon (Bergama), Ephesus, (Efes), Miletus, Didyma, and Euromos.

The regions of Turkey: Anatolia

The Black Sea region covers the northern coastal strip of Turkey. It is characterized by a mild, humid climate, and on its mountainous landscape, large forests extend. On the very fertile soil tea, tobacco, corn and hazelnuts are grown. The central Anatolian region includes the inner Anatolian plateaus. Here are the salt lake Tuz Gölü and mountain ranges, which rise in places up to 3.900 m. To the east lies Cappadocia, which is famous for its tuff-driven caves and rock churches in mountain peaks of up to 2.000 m. Inner Anatolia is dominated by a steppe landscape and is one of the driest areas of Anatolia. In the region around Tuz Gölü, the landscape takes on a desert-like appearance. Therefore, agricultural use in this region is less developed than in the regions mentioned above. Wheat, barley and fruits are grown here. The climate of this region is characterized by hot, dry summers with cold evenings. Winters are very cold with temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius. The Mediterranean region is bordered to the north by the Taurus Mountains and to the east by the Amanos Mountains. Citrus fruit, bananas, tomato, peanut and cotton are grown in this region. Southeast Anatolia is the oldest cultural region of Turkey. It is surrounded by the Taurus Mountains. Here the two rivers Euphrates and Tigris are flowing. Agriculturally, this region is used by wheat, barley, wine, olive and pistachios. In addition to mountain ranges, the region east of the Euphrates is characterized by a high plateau. For further agricultural cultivation, more than 22 dams will be built as part of the Southeast Anatolia project along the Euphrates and Tigris.

The highest mountains
  • Great Arara (Büyük Agri Dagi) - 5165 m
  • Buzul Dagi - 4116 m
  • Little Ararat (Küçük Agri Dagi) - 3925 m
  • Kaçkar Dagi - 3932 m
  • Erciyes Dagi - 3917 m
  • Süphan Dagi - 4058 m
  • Uludag - 2543 m
The main rivers
  • Kizilirmak
  • Firat (Euphrat)
  • Sakarya
  • Murat
  • Tigris
  • Seyhan
  • Ceyhan
  • Göksu
  • Çoruh
  • Great meander (Büyük Menderes)
Lakes of Turkey
  • Vansee 3713 km²
  • Tuz Gölü 1500 km² (Salzsee)
  • Beysehir Gölü 656 km²
  • Egridir Gölü 468 km²
  • Aksehir Gölü 353 km²
  • Iznik Gölü 298 km²
Major islands
  • Gökçeada 279 km²
  • Marmara Island 117 km²
  • Bozcaada 36 km²
  • Uzunada 25 km²
  • Alibey 23 km²
  • Pasalimani 21 km²
  • Avsar 21 km
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