The most beautiful villages in Turkey

Turkey, that beautiful bridge between Asia and Europe, is considered by many to be a true open-air museum, since thanks to the mix of civilizations and cultures, it has an incomparable historical richness. That's not to mention its natural beauty, being able to find beaches with turquoise waters, waterfalls, incredible rock formations and beautiful forests.

Istanbul is, without a doubt, the most visited place in Turkey and the truth is that it is not surprising, since it has a lot of attractions. However, today we want to put aside this Turkish city to focus on other beautiful places in this cradle of civilizations. Specifically, we are going to talk about some of the towns most beautiful in the country. Do you want to join us? We assure you that you will not regret it!

Oludeniz

We want to start our tour of one of the most photographed towns in Turkey, and don't think it's because of the beauty of its streets or its historical monuments. What makes this place special is its impressive environment natural. And here you can find some of the best beaches in the entire country. We are talking about a small village of five kilometers long surrounded by green mountains and the calm and crystalline waters of the Aegean Sea.

Goreme

Continue our journey in Goreme, in the center of the Cappadocia, a town that is located on the volcanic rocks that give way to the Goreme National Park, an extension declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here you will not only find rock hermitages dating from the 10th and 11th centuries, and impressive rock formations, but you will also be able to enjoy exquisite gastronomy, as well as tasting the rich Turkish wines.

Demre

The next town on our list is Demre, an increasingly popular place, especially thanks to Christian pilgrims who visit the tomb of Saint Nicholas every year. Located in the Antalya province, in the Mediterranean area of ​​the country, Demre hides the remains of the ancient Lycian city of MyraThat is to say, the place where Saint Nicholas lived, or in other words, the famous Santa Claus.

Kas

A place that cannot be missing from our list is Kas, a small fishing town steeped in history. And here you can find, for example, a fully preserved Lycian tomb or an ancient theater in good conditions. In addition, in this place you can carry out different sports activities, such as mountaineering, hiking or scuba diving, since Kas has a rich seabed. Of course, the best of all is the calm and harmonious atmosphere that is breathed here.

Halfeti

We continue our tour of the most beautiful villages in Turkey in Halfeti, a town located on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River. What makes this place special is that in the 90s a large area was flooded due to the construction of a dam on its channel. So the villagers had to move a few meters higher. Today the waters cover half of the old town and ferry excursions bordering the rooftops and minarets of mosques are very typical.

Alacati

Finally, we are going to tell you about Alacati, a town located in the Aegean region that has become very popular in recent years, especially by the people of the high society, who has chosen this place to spend their holidays. Among the many elements that have made this place one of the most touristic in the country, we find its vineyards, its original architecture and its windmills, in addition to being an ideal place to practice windsurfing Y katesurfing.

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