{"id":426759536,"count":2,"description":"<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"927\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-44994 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Turquie-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"927\">Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey fascinates with its layered history and extraordinary diversity of landscapes. Istanbul, a true world city between the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara, dazzles with iconic landmarks (Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkap\u0131 Palace), lively neighbourhoods and bustling bazaars. Farther south, the Aegean coast and the Turkish Riviera alternate turquoise beaches, hidden coves and major ancient sites such as Ephesus, Pergamon and Xanthos. Inland, Cappadocia reveals fairy chimneys, underground cities and lunar valleys, while eastern Anatolia brings mountains, lakes and lesser-known ruins.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1491\">Turkey also wins hearts through its way of life: famous hospitality, generous cuisine (meze, kebabs, grilled fish, honeyed pastries), shared tea moments and traditional hammams. Distances can be long, but a dense air and road network makes it easy to combine city breaks, beach stays and cultural discovery. Whether you\u2019re travelling as a couple, with family or on an overland itinerary, you\u2019ll find a wide range of accommodation \u2014 boutique hotels, guesthouses and coastal resorts \u2014 and travel is rewarding year-round, with spring and autumn especially pleasant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1535\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Practical information about Turkey<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"2132\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1551\">Capital<\/strong>: Ankara<br data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\" \/>\ud83d\udc65 <strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1579\">Population<\/strong>: Around 85 million inhabitants<br data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\" \/>\ud83d\udcb6 <strong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1628\">Currency<\/strong>: Turkish lira (TRY)<br data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\" \/>\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1676\">Official language<\/strong>: Turkish (English common in tourist areas)<br data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1722\" data-is-only-node=\"\" \/>\u23f0 <strong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1737\">Time zone<\/strong>: UTC +3<br data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1748\" \/>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1763\">Climate<\/strong>: Mediterranean on the coasts, continental inland, harsher in the east<br data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\" \/>\u2708\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1865\">Getting there &amp; around<\/strong>: International airports (Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya); frequent domestic flights; developed road network<br data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1978\" \/>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1996\">Highlights<\/strong>: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, the Aegean coast (Bodrum, \u00c7e\u015fme), the Turkish Riviera (Antalya, Ka\u015f), Mount Nemrut, Lake Van<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2167\">\ud83c\udfe8 Find a good hotel in Turkey<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2438\">Whether your itinerary focuses on historic cities, Cappadocia, the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, or inland regions, you\u2019ll find stays for every style and budget. \ud83c\udf1f <strong data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2377\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/tyo13Cqj\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2375\">See the best hotels in Turkey<\/a><\/strong> to compare offers, reviews and prices for your travel dates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2469\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Articles about Turkey<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2643\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Below, you\u2019ll find our <strong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2532\">selection of articles about Turkey<\/strong>, followed by the <strong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2566\">latest posts<\/strong>, to help you plan your trip and explore the country\u2019s most beautiful places.<\/p>","link":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/category\/visit-turkey\/","name":"TURKEY","slug":"visit-turkey","taxonomy":"category","parent":0,"meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Travel in Turkey | Guides and tips, from Istanbul to Antalya<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Traveling in Turkey means you\u2019re sure to admire strikingly varied landscapes, and to enjoy a wide range of experiences too. 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