Invasion of a modern kind... Turkey is set to attract record numbers

Turkey's rise to become the "Jewel in The Crown" travel destination for the European travel and tourism market has seen impressive and sustained growth for the past 10 years.

In 2000 - 8 million visitors, in 2010 - 28.6 million visitots... source wikipedia*

There have been many opinions expressed and words written as to how and why this phenomenal growth has taken place,  but if you ask me, I feel there are just a few simple fundamental reasons why.

Take a further look for yourself ...

Olu Deniz Beach on Turkey's sunny Turquoise Coast

Yes... there are lots of contributing factors that have assisted the substantial rise in tourism and visitor numbers to Turkey.

Many of the most popular holiday and vacation destinations on Turkey's beautiful Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Sea coastline resorts have experienced a huge increase in visitors but this is also reflected to the countries interior and key cities.

Opinions have been stated that it is due to the fact that Turkey is a non Euro zone area, where many of the traditional holiday destinations have suffered in recent years due to the exchange rates and economic climate, making them by comparison, far more expensive than Turkey.

The fact is, it is due to all these points that Turkey has has taken up the mantle as the top tourism spot.   The country has a natural scenic beauty with stunning beaches, clean, clear blue seas a  unique and unusual culture and a warm and welcoming local population.

Pretty Karagozler Bay, Fethiye

One region really experiencing the rise in visitor numbers is the area between Fethiye and Olu Deniz.  This traditional holiday and vacation region offers all the ingredients that go to make for happy holiday experiences.

With some of the most stunning scenery to be found anywhere in Turkey or the Mediterranean for that matter, this region has dramatic mountain backdrops, wonderful stretches of golden sand beaches, colourful marinas and natural rocky bays.


In comparison to many of the Euro land holiday destinations, the cost of day to day holiday essentials are very much cheaper, with a typical lunch on the seafront for a family of 2 adults and 2 children with a drinks round, typically costing between £25-£40 GBP.

12 Islands of Fethiye Bay Boat Tour

A full boat trip of the 12 Islands of Fethiye Bay costs from around £8.00 per person including lunch on board.  You can hire a car from around £22-£30 per day including air conditioning and collision damage waiver insurance.

Turkey represents excellent value for money especially if considering the self catering option by renting a villa or an apartment from Artemisia Holiday Rentals.  Prices start from as little £203 for a 7 night stay in April on an accommodation only basis, for up to 4 persons.

With an abundance of supermarkets and local mini markets in many of the key holiday resorts like Olu Deniz, Ovacik, Husaronu and Calis Beach and fresh a vegetable and fish market in Fethiye, you will find the prices for food and provisions very good.

At today's currency rates provided by XE Currency iPhone App. @ £1.00 GBP = 2.7918 TRY Lira and 1.1876 Euros.

For more information regarding this area in Turkey, for advice on holiday ideas, where to eat, what excursions to try and where to stay, contact Artemisia Holiday Rentals in the UK on +44 0843 289 5336 or visit www.artemisia-holidayrentals.co.uk

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Statistics Source*: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Turkey