GEOGRAPHY
Turkey is a vast and diverse country located in the Eastern Mediterranean. Both the country and its capital city, Istanbul is in the unique position of lying on two continents, Europe and Asia. The European part of Turkey is called Thrace, while the Asian part is Anatolia or Asia Minor. The stunning coastline is more than 8,333 km long and is surrounded by sea on three sides, by the Black Sea in the north, the Mediterranean in the south and the Aegean Sea in the west. In the northwest there is also an important internal sea, the Sea of Marmara, between the straits of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus. The total area is  814,578 sq km, roughly the size of Texas in the USA, of which 790,200 sq km are in Asia and 24,378 in Europe.
 
CLIMATE
Reliably warm and sunny, temperatures in Turkey range from 21ºC in spring to a scorching 40 ºC+ at the height of summer, with between eight and twelve hours of sunshine daily from April to October. This fabulous climate helps to attract 25 million tourists to Turkey every year, resulting in a greater demand for quality rental property in Turkey in the best locations
 
STEEPED IN HISTORY
Turkey is an incredibly diverse, beautiful and culturally rich country. The Turkish towns and cities are shaped by its fascinating history, which can be dated back over 5,000 years of culture and mythology. Turkey has been ruled over by the Byzantine, Lycian, Hittite and until the 1920’s the Ottoman Empire, and each have left their mark with monuments and ruins scattered throughout the countryside. In fact, it’s believed that in Turkey there are more Greek ruins than in the whole of Greece and more Roman ruins than there are in Italy! Homer was born in Turkey, Noah’s Ark rested on Mount Ararat, and Anthony wooed Cleopatra in Turkey.
 
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Turkey boasts a mix of Western influenced modern living and traditional old world charm. It is steeped in history, has 8000kms of varied coastline, stunning beaches, fantastic cuisine, trendy western-style bars and clubs alongside traditional Turkish cafes, bustling cities and quaint fishing villages, a wonderful climate, low cost of living and warm friendly locals!
 
Turkish people are charming, genuine helpful, and really make a fuss of children. You will find that the majority of people speak excellent English, and are always keen to help. Once met, never forgotten, they will welcome you back and remember you as old friends year after year.
What’s more, shopping in Turkey is great, with open-air markets, covered Turkish Bazaars and chic boutiques everywhere.