Towns and Cities in Turkey

Popular Towns and Cities in Turkey

Aydin

Aydin is a province of Turkey, and it is located in southwestern Anatolia, more specifically in the Ege Bölgesi (Aegean Region). The center or the capital of the province is the city of Aydin with a population of approx. 150,000 (2000).

In ancient and classical periods, the area of Aydin Province comprised part of Caria. Aydin Province contains numerous important archeological sites, including the ancient Carian cities of Alinda and Alabanda.

Kusadasi is a popular resort town on the Aegean coast of Turkey, near the ancient city of Ephesus some 90 km south of Izmir and a short distance across from the Greek island of Samos. Property in Kusadasi is both popular with locals and tourists keen to get a foot hold on the emerging property market in Kusadasi.

Extremely popular as a tourist destination, both for its many beaches, and as the port for cruise ship passengers heading to Ephesus. Kusadasi has a residential population of 50,000 which rises to over half a million during the summer months due to local and foreign tourists.

Kusadasi was a minor port overshadowed by Ephesus until Ephesus' harbor silted up. It was known as New Ephesus, Scala Nuova, and Kush-Adasi at the beginning of the 20th century. The name comes from 'kus' (bird) and 'ada' (island). Just next to the old harbor is a small island that has a rock with the shape of a bird's head (as seen from the sea).

Near to Kusadasi, there is a national park full of beautiful beaches just 1 km before the town of Guzelcamli. Also, several aqua-parks are located near the town: the largest are Aqua Fantasy and Aqua Land.

Didim

Didim is a small town on the western Aegean coast of Turkey. Didim is the name of the district but it also includes a number of small towns including Altinkum, Yenihisar, Mavisehir and Akbuk. A popular holiday resort with long sandy beaches, watersports, hotels, a weekly market, a waterpark and the historic Temple of Apollo at Didyma. The town is located on one end of Gulluk Korfez, a bay that is also home to Akbuk, Gulluk, Torba, Turkbuku and Yalikavak on the Bodrum Peninsula, and spans Aydin and Mugla provinces. Didim is neighbour to Bafa Lake, a national park; the Buyuk Menderes River (historically called the "Maeander", from which the word "meander" derives), and Miletos and Priene, historic cities.

About 15 years ago, people from large cities around Turkey such as Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir first came to Didim and started to build their own summer houses, holiday homes, apartments, and villas. Property values are still rising dramatically as foreign buyers follow the lead. Didim has its own microclimate and benefits from hundreds of days of sun a year and warm winters, allowing residents to enjoy the famous beach even in January. Didim is much closer to ancient towns and natural wonders than most of the holiday resorts of Turkey.

Altinkum is a popular resort town in Turkey. Located on the Aegean Sea, the name "Altinkum" translates to "golden sand" and features three main beaches. Altinkum is popular with British tourists and many are buying property in Altinkum with a vengeance. Although many Turkish people visit during the holiday season the resort is quickly becoming a favourite with holidaymakers buying apartments in Altinkum. There is a wealth of bars and restaurants offering a range of Turkish and British food. The beach- side restaruants tend to cater mostly for British Tourists however, if you venture further afield to Didim, you will find a great selection of great value authentic Turkish restaurants.

The Temple of Apollo is only a short 10 minute journey from the resort centre. The resort offers a balance between a quiet beach holiday with a lively nightlife and the beaches are beautiful and very safe for children and families due to the shallow waters.

Altinkum is 1 hour 30 minutes transfer from Bodrum Airport and 1 hour 45 minutes from Izmir Airport.

There are ferries to Bodrum from Altinkum Didim daily in the summer time. Altinkum's marina is currently under construction.

Mugla Province

Mugla is a province in southwestern Turkey, along the Aegean Sea. Its seat Mugla, is about 20 km. inland, but some of Turkey's largest holiday resorts such as Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye can be found on the coastline of the province, which is the longest among Provinces of Turkey, even without taking the numerous many small islands into account. The province also boasts a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Letoon near Fethiye.

The economy of Mugla relies mainly on tourism for the coastline and agriculture, forestry and marble quarries for the inland. The province is the second centre of the marble industry in Turkey after Afyonkarahisar in terms of quantity, variety and quality. One of the rare industrial installations of the province is the SEKA paper mill in Dalaman. There are two airports in Dalaman and Milas-Bodrum, serving international flights and catering to the tourism industry.

Property sales in the Mugla Province have steadily increased over the previous years with people buying apartments in Bodrum, villas and apartments in Fethiye and holiday property in Marmaris.

Marmaris is an important port city and a tourist destination on the Mediterranean coast, located in southwest Turkey, in the Mugla Province.

Marmaris' main source of income for the city is tourism. As opposed to Bodrum, Alacati or similar Turkish coastal towns, its traditional architectural tissue has been less vividly preserved due to a construction boom of the 1980s, but Marmaris still retains its charm due to the exceptional natural beauty of its location. The district's population is estimated to reach 300,000–400,000 people during the tourism season.

A major centre for sailing, possessing two major and several smaller marinas Marmaris is a popular wintering location for hundreds of cruising boaters. There are regular ferry services to the Greek island of Rhodes, and large cruise ships call at the port. See our full range of property for sale in Marmaris

Dalaman is a district, as well as the central town of that district, situated in on the southwestern coast of Turkey, in the Mugla Province. Dalaman is known for its international airport (Dalaman International Airport) which serves as a gateway to the tourists who visit this part of Turkey every year, heading especially to seaside resorts to the west and east of Dalaman such as Marmaris, Fethiye, Koycegiz, Dalyan, Olu deniz and Hisaronu.

Property for sale in the Dalaman area is both popular with locals and tourists because of its proximity to the local surrounding resorts and short airport transfer.

The Bodrum Peninsula - dramatic coastal route linking the popular resorts of Bodrum, Gumbet and Bitez the scenery along the bodrum peninsula is absolutely breathtaking. Small Turkish villages dotted in the hillsides line the coastal road as you wind round from resort to resort.

Bodrum is a vibrant and bustling cosmopolitan resort with cafes stretching along its waterfront. Exquisite restaurants overlook the imposing harbour with views of expensive yachts and the Greek island of Kos in the distance. A resort with great nightlife Bodrum has its fair share of trendy bars and nightclubs so you will never be lost for things to do if you choose to buy an apartment or villa for sale in Bodrum. If you're looking for nice beaches then you'll need to head off towards Gumbet.

Gumbet - quieter than its more cosmopolitan neighbour Bodrum, Gumbet has a lovely sand and shingle beach which curves around its shallow bay. An ideal place to live if you are looking to buy an apartment or villa in Gumbet but want to be near a more vibrant town like Bodrum only 10 minutes away

Bitez - a quaint and welcoming Turkish village surrounded by pretty groves of fruit trees and boasts a gently sloping beach ideal for children. A favorite haunt of both, water sports enthusiasts and those in pursuit of calm and tranquillity in an unspoiled setting. View our properties for sale in Bitez. For a livelier evening Bodrum is only a 15-minute drive away.

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