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The Riza Cavus thermal springs, whose curative properties have been known for millennia, are located near the quiet resort of Dalyan on Turkey's Turquoise Coast. Visitors can cover themselves…
The Cagaloglu Hammam was built in the 1500s and is the oldest functioning hammam (Turkish steam bath) in Istanbul. Inside, the arched portals are one feature of the building's fantastic architecture.
Çemberlitas Hamam near Sultanahmet is the most famous of Istanbul's Turkish hamams, designed by renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan in 1584 with white marble interiors. A favourite with…
From Eminönü harbour, passenger boats travel up the Bosphorus and are a great way to experience Istanbul's famous waterway and the border between Europe and Asia. Swap the crowded streets for…
Horse-drawn carriage in Büyükada
The Princes' Islands are a half-hour boat ride from Kabatas and the largest, Büyükada, is a peaceful retreat. Once used for exile or imprisonment (Trotsky spent four years here), traffic is…
Perched on the hills above Yalova, in true Turkish tradition, lies the resort-spa Termal. Termal is a natural hot (thermal) spring that has been famous since Roman times. It features an…
Situated between the Greek, Bulgarian and Turkish borders, the city of Edirne is famed for its many mosques and is the site of the annual Kirkpinar oil-wrestling competition. The city was the…
Patara Beach, on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, is a gem with 15km of golden sand and an archaeological park containing a half-submerged Roman amphitheatre.
Iztuzu Beach Loggerhead Turtle Reserve
Iztuzu Beach is a 5km long sandbar in Dalyan that was earmarked for development before it was recognised as one of the last nesting grounds for the endangered Loggerhead Turtle. Visiting times…
Located on the unmissable Istiklal Caddesi, a huge pedestrianised shopping street, locals come here for Turkish rock and protest music, plus international artists. Books, magazines and a café…
