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Outdoor Fun in Turkey! |
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Turkey is filled with wonderful opportunities for anyone who enjoys the out-of-doors. For lots of good information on things to see and do in Turkey, especially out doors, click on your subject of interest below.
Yachting and Sailing
Diving
Rafting
Windsurfing
Golf
Spelunking and Caving
Hunting
Skiing and Winter Sports
Trekking & Hiking
"Plateau" Hiking
Ornithology & Bird Watching
A Few of the Major Tourist Attractions of Turkey
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Sailing in Turkish waters -- Some recommendations:
- International navigation rules should be scrupulously followed.
- The Turkish courtesy flag should be flown from 8 a.m. to sunset.
- It is best to avoid zig –zaging between Turkish and Greek waters.
- Yachtsmen should strictly refrain from taking any "archeological souvenirs" from the coastal waters and keeping them on board, since the penalty is confiscation of the yacht.
- According to navigation law, it is forbidden to take passengers on board between two ports in Turkey.
- In order to preserve both nature and environment, it is necessary to adhere to the internationally recognized norms.
If the above clauses are not respected, a penalty will be
applied in accordance with international rules.
When to sail Turkish coast:
In summer, the winds (called "Meltem") normally blow from the
north-west to south-east on the central and south Aegean. In the early and late
summer, "Meltem" blows less and there are days of little or no wind in
all. Generally the Meltem will die down at night and then resume the next day
around midday. It can also blow day and night for days on end in the gulfs The
wind follows the coast from the west and becomes weaker towards the heads of the
gulfs. Gusts are particularly violent of the north coast of the Gulf of Gökova
and the Gulf of Hisarönü. The Meltem also blows in a westerly direction along
the Mediterranean coast as far as the Gulf of Finike.
Around the Gulf of Antalya, there both land and sea breezes
with the latter predominating generally between the south and south-west. In the
morning, there will often be a land breeze, blowing from the north. Winds in the
spring and autumn are almost equally divided between north and south, but in
winter, winds and gales are predominantly from the south.
www.SailingAdventure.com
provides you with the best way ever to see Turkey. The Turkish coasts, often
green, rocky and irregular, bursting with bays and coves, are perfect for
pleasure-boat navigating. Your sailing-boat will take you to the most
astonishing places where nature and Ancient sites seem to exist only for you.
You will also be able to bathe and discover breath-taking under-water scenery.
Marinas and resorts
All ports of entry in Turkey are in a position to receive sailboats year round. Supplies (food, and motor fuel) are also available.
Marinas provide mooring, maintenance, repair and dry-dock facilities, and tourist, social and cultural services for yachtsmen.
The fallowing marinas maintain international standards:
Istanbul Ataköy, Istanbul Kalamis, Izmir, Levent Marina, Cesma Altin Yunus,
Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris Netsel, Marmaris Albatros, Marmaris Bay Marina, Kemer,
Fethiye Club Marina, Antalya Setur and Kaleici Marinas, Antalya Setur Marina
and the holiday village of Altın Yunus at Cesme are open year round are
fully equipied.
UNDERWATER DIVING
Underwater diving in Turkish waters with amateur equipment is
permitted in certain areas for leisure purposes under the guidance of local
authorities.
RAFTING
Another of nature’s gift to Turkey are its rivers. They
provide perfect conditions for canoeing, skiing, and rafting. These rivers are:
Coruh, Barhal, Berta, Fırtına, Colakli, Köprücay, Manavgat, Dragon,
Göksu (Feke), Kizilirmak, and Dalaman Streams. This is also a special opportunity for those who want to
discover nature.
WINDSURFING
Turkish seas are a heaven for windsurfers. The bays around
the Cesme, Bodrum and Datca peninsulas are blessed with ideal winds for this
sport (Antalya is also suitable). Enthusiasts will be pleased with the very reasonable
cost, international standards, ideal climate, secluded bays, and
available services.
GOLF
Turkey's historical and natural beauties include the well
maintained and secluded golf courses. Golfers will be delighted with the 18-hole
golf links, which are maintained up to international standards. In addition
there are open tournaments. There two famous golf resorts in Turkey: Belek (Antalya)
and Istanbul.
SPELUNKING
With numerous caves in various regions, Turkey is an ideal
place for spelunkers. Spelunking (exploring caves), highlights many different
aspects of Turkey. The most beautiful and interesting caves are located in the
Toros region, in southeast and northwest Anatolia and Thrace.
HUNTING
Foreigners can only hunt in parties organized by Turkish
travel agencies which have been authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture and
Rural Affairs. These agencies provide all information concerning seasons,
authorized zones, permits, weapons, and ammunition.
SKI AND WINTER SPORTS
Winter sport resorts in Turkey are generally located in
forested mountains of average height. The following ski and winter sport centers
are easily accessible by road or by Turkish Airlines domestic flights:
Antalya - Saklikent
Situated northeast of Bakirli mountain in the Beydag mountain
range, 49 km northwest of Antalya, at a height of 1.850 m. Accommodations are
available in guest-houses or chalets. There two ski-lifts, restaurants, shops
and a market. The best season is from January to April. During March and April, ski in the mornings then drive down the coast and swim in the warm waters
of the Mediterranean in the afternoons.
Bolu – Kartalkaya
This resort, situated on Istanbul - Ankara highway, 38 km
from Bolu, is surrounded by pine forests. The ski area lies between 1.850 and
2.200m. There are three hotels with total capacity of 1228 beds, heated indoor
pools, ski lifts, beginners' slopes, and equipment for hire. Ski instructors
are available. The season is from December to April.
Bursa - Uludag
This ski center, 30 km south of Bursais accessible along a
good asphalt road or by cable car. The ski area is between 1.900 – 2.543m, and
the best season is from December to May. A wide range of accommodation is
available in hotels, family chalets and après-ski facilities. At the resort,
there are chairlifts, 11 ski lifts, slalom and giant slalom courses, beginners
slopes and a small hospital. Skis, equipment and instructors are available for
hire. Total bed capacity is 2.300.
TREKKING / HIKING
One of the best ways to get away from the bustle of big cities and the stress of work is escape into the wilderness. This desire has led
to the rapid development of a tourism known as nature tourism.
Hiking requires a certain amount of effort and fitness, but
is very economical when compared with other tourist and sport activities. By
hiking, virgin areas, mountains, plateaus, villages, cities, and ancient ruins
in Turkey can be explored. Hiking does not harm the environment and it is also
inexpensive, so it is the perfect solution for a different vocation.
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PLATEAU HIKING
The plateaus of Turkey are a unique experience in themselves. The high plateaus are meadows with large grasslands, plenty of water and natural beauty.
The Tekir and Bürücek meadows on the Toros (Taurus) mountains will present you with scenes from a hidden paradise. The Black Sea region plateaus have natural beauty and people there still observe the original meadow life of old. Artvin – Kafkasör, Rize – Ayder , Trabzon – Kadirga, Karadag, Erikbeli, Hidirnebi,and Giresun – Kümbet, Sinop – Guzfinduk, Ordu – Keyfelan, - Cambasi are some of the most spectacular areas in that region.
ORNITHOLOGY
Turkey, situated at the crossroads of three continents, forms a bridge between the reproductive areas of birds, in the north and their winter nests in the south. One of the most important stops for birds along this route is Izmir-Cesmealti The area was declared a natural heritage region in 1985, offering the possibility of natural and cultural activities.
"Kus Cenneti," Bird Paradise National Park, near Bandirma, is another important example where natural and cultural values coexist. This area provides different environments. Bird Paradise is a real heaven both for bird-lovers and ornithologists. Important places where different bird types exist include: Büyük Menderes Delta (near Ephesus), Lake Seyfe (near Cappadocia), Sultan Marshes (near Cappadocia) and Göksu Delta (near Silifke).
Shopping!
I suppose, because of all of the traditional outdoor
markets in Turkey, shopping could be placed on the list of interesting things to
do outdoors in Turkey.
Turkey is a great place for shopping. The wide variety of Turkish art offers unique and original materials for the
giftware market. Since the traditional handicrafts differ from city to city,
unique products can easily found. And, thanks to earlier civilizations,
Turkey has a rich treasure made of motives and different techniques.
The arts of working with mother of pearl, of marbling of decorating glassware
and ceramics of viewing carpets and rugs, and of jewelry - making have come till
today from thousands of years. Check the Traditional
Turkish Arts page for some good information on what to look for when you
are shopping the markets and bazaars of this wonderful country.
Turkey is also a wonderful place for the outdoor enthusiast. A short list
of outdoor adventures would include yachting and sailing, diving, rafting,
windsurfing, spelunking, skiing and other winter sports, trekking and hiking,
golf, and bird watching. For complete information on some of these
wonderful outdoor activities in Turkey, go to Outdoor Adventures in Turkey!
Date this page was last edited: Tuesday, 18 November 2008 19:19:41
