TURKISH DELIGHT

Close your eyes and imagine: a refreshing sea breeze blowing past your head, you lounge on your beach bed, surrounded by unspoilt nature, full of pine trees on one side and turquoise yawning on the other. Sounds good? You imagined yourself on the Aegean Coast in Turkey.

- Lois Laveine

The Aegean Coast of Turkey is a beautiful area on the west coast of Turkey (Türkiye). You will find fantastic bays, extensive olive groves, and untouched nature. Not only will beach lovers get their money’s worth here, culture buffs can’t believe their luck either. But before you go, you should familiarise yourself with the Aegean way of life. It consists of three, essential things: slow down the pace, enjoy every moment, and be inspired by small things. Whether it’s the juiciness of a sun-kissed tomato, the smell of wild thyme, or the sound of the waves at night. For anyone willing to do this, this is your next vacation spot.

HISTORICALLY BEAUTIFUL

Cities on the Aegean Coast such as Bodrum, Marmaris, and Kusadasi, just like Tre, probably sound familiar to you. But we take you on an ancient anti-travel from Troy, in the north of the coast, to Bodrum, which is much more in the south.

Our journey starts at the archaeological site of Troy. This world-famous city, which owes its name to the Trojan Horse, is a case of ‘you simply cannot miss it’. In addition to a reconstruction of the horse, you can visit the impressive excavations of the ancient city, with temple walls that have remained intact for thousands of years.

That the area on the Aegean Coast is special is also apparent from other places in the region, such as Pergamon and Pamukkale, which, just like Troy, are on the UNESCO list of World Heritages. The ancient city of Pergamon is a charming place, yet it is much less touristy than the more famous archaeological city, Ephesus. A ride on the funicular takes you to a beautiful view of the ruins in just five minutes. A must-see.

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