Regions of Turkey

Whether you're an art history and an archeology chamois or nuts a lover of nature enjoy browsing through markets or going diving, the different regions of Turkey offer endless possibilities for the whole year. Each region has its own character, its history, landscape and even the kitchen, and so the offer for visitors, it is not surprising that a trip to Turkey last ever.

Surrounded by four seas, Turkey is an area with more 8000 km sunny strips of sand. It also has a wealth of plant and animal species that can be enjoyed in the camping or hiking in the numerous national parks, which spread over the country.

Home of more than 20 different cultures fascinating, Turkey has some 10,000 years ago, the legacy, most of which are still in the discovery. Its rich history is very good at that, with temples, ancient theaters, churches, mosques, tombs, statues of gods, palaces and fortresses, and of course the many detailed and fascination museums of the past several life. Many languages are in Turkey.

And of course in cities like Istanbul, it is a modern, the mood of society, living alongside tradition, where art and music can be when they heard today or earlier.

The Mediterranean		Aegean
Beginning from the south of splendid Toros Mountains lies the Mediterranean coast with beautiful sceneries, sandy beaches, secluded coves, tranquil ruin places and attractive holiday facilities. Many known cities and towns like; Antalya, Alanya, Side, Belek.. and more..		It will be out of exaggeration to depict Anatolia presenting its utmost spectacles to Agean coasts. As to Heredot's statement "Embracing the most beautiful sky and mildest climate of the world" gulfs and peninsulas, coves and golden beaches line up one after the other among the Agean coast. Known towns are; Izmir, Kusadasi, Cesme, Bodrum, Fethiye....
The Black Sea Region		Central Anatolian Region
Coasts curling besides mountains covered with very green forests, valleys and plains. Fields of tea, hazelnut, tobacco and corn, highway parallel to narrow coastline, coves,villages and beaches...		Being at the center of Turkey, Central Anatolian Region embodies assorted beauties.Having been witness to the transitions of important civilizations, today the region is the political center of Turkey.
East and Southeast Anatolia		Marmara
With its high mountain ranges, valleys, plains and lakes,streams and riverbeds integrated with colors of purple, brown, grey, yellow and red ,and adorned with the unique architectural samples of Turkish culture, East and Southeast Anatolian Region bring to the sight pleasurable panoramic views...		Hills of various sizes,fields of sunflowers and vineyards as far as the eye can see. And Trakya constituting the European side of Turkey.The region separated from Anatolia by Bosphorus in Istanbul, The Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles. A traveller from Europe on his/her arrival to Edirne first encounters the masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, Selimiye Mosque.This province boasts to have the most authentic works of Ottoman architecture.
Source (Ministry of  Culture)