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Turkey - Paradise Just Waiting to be Discovered

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Turkey truly is a paradise waiting to be discovered. An incredibly varied and awe-inspiring country, Turkey offers you a breathtaking array of experiences and wonderful contrasts. To begin with, it's right at the heart of the world being at the crossroads of three geographical regions: Europe, Asia and the Middle East and historically, it is as rich as any tapestry.

With a population of around 65 million, Turkey covers an area of some 800,000 square kilometres and is surrounded by no les than four seas: the Mediterranean in the south, the Aegean Sea in the west, the Sea of Marbara to the north west and the Black Sea to the north. No wonder then it can boast of a coastline stretching for over 8,000 kilometres.

Abundant in flora and fauna, Turkey offers a wide-ranging and absorbing variety of landscapes. You can stroll along golden palm-fringed beaches, sail in the morning, ski in the afternoon, discover rivers, lakes, dams, secret coves and plains. Remarkably, this is why Turkey can offer such a rich tapestry of natural wonders. The country is mountainous - it's most famous being Mount Ararat in the east, where Noah's ark is said to have come to rest, is 5,137 metres above sea level.

Lakes and river abound inland with around 200 covering some 9,200 square kilometres. It is in Turkey that the mighty Euphrates and Tigris rivers begin their long journey south to the Gulf of Persia.

Historically, Turkey can claim to be the birthplace of civilisation. Tow of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World can be found in Turkey - the Artemis Temple in Efes and the Halikarnassos Mausoleum. This is the land where the ten-year Trojan War was fought for the beautiful Helen of Try; this is a country where the Romans, Byzantines, Persians, Seljuks and Macedonians have all left their mark, the home of Constantinople, Suleyman the Magnificent and the Ottoman Empire.

Turkey is the proud possessor of more recognised historical and archaeological sites than any other country in the world and evidence of its vibrant and fascinating historical legacy can be seen today in the wealth of temples, churches, agoras, mosques and palaces which scatter the towns and countryside.

But Turkey isn't just a treasure trove of historic artefacts. It is a thriving, energetic, modern country with cosmopolitan cities, dazzling marinas, first class hotels and restaurants and glitzy nightclubs and bars. Blessed with a wonderful climate and open hearted welcoming people, it is a great place to practice every kind of sport and leisure activity under the sun and enjoy world class cuisine with great service and reasonable prices. Turkey is just the perfect place to visit, whether on holiday or to live all year round. And best of all, it's only 3.5 hours flight from London.

Education

The Turkish education system was restructured in 1997 to meet the needs of this rapidly developing country. All children aged between three and five can go to pre-school with primary education given to children aged between 6 and 14. All education is compulsory and free of charge in state schools. All children who have completed primary school can apply for secondary education, which takes a further 3 years. After this, some 1.5 million students apply to enter Turkish universities every year and around 250,000 of them pass the demanding entrance exams. To cater for the needs of the many foreign residents who are now living in Turkey, a number of international schools have opened where English is spoken.

Healthcare

The Turkish health system is being reorganised to create a sickness insurance service that covers all citizens. Doctors and dentists can be found in all of Turkey's major hospitals. There are also a number of foreign-operated hospitals in Istanbul where English is also spoken.

Climate

Surely one of the main attractions of Turkey is its wonderful climate. Like most of the areas of the Mediterranean, Turkey has over 300 sunny days a year and with thousands of kilometres of coastline, it 's the perfect place to enjoy long, lazy days on the beach. In the Mediterranean and Aegean regions, summers are hot and dry and the winters are short, warm and mild, with most of the rainfall taking place from November to February. As the summer temperature is around 86∫-105∫F (30-40∫C) and usually above 50∫F (10∫C) in the winter, you can comfortably swim and sail in the turquoise coloured waters for at least nine months of the year.

Getting There

Our properties are located in areas served by 3 international airports: Dalaman, Bodrum and Antalya. Most charter airlines fly to these airports from many regional airports in the UK and Ireland.

Purchasing in Turkey

When looking to buy property overseas, you will no doubt have a number of questions or factors to consider. We will be more than happy to discuss the purchasing process with you either on the phone or in person, but to help you get started, we've included some of the most frequently asked questions here.