Quite often we receive a request for property in Antalya that sounds something like: “Hello, I would like to buy a property in Antalya but I have no idea which area to choose.” So, here is a short review of the popular districts of Antalya. Why buy a property in Antalya? Antalya is a large city with a population of 2.426 million people. It has one of the biggest international airports in Turkey (AYT). Has an absolutely gorgeous climate, rich history and fantastic nature. There are so many places to see. Food enthusiasts will appreciate the wide variety of restaurants. Besides, Antalya is an in ..read more

Alanya – Banana paradise! The warmest of tourist cities in Turkey. Golden sands, azure sea, an ancient castle, national reserves, private villas in the mountains, and concrete jungle… All this is Alanya. Though, this city can be described in just three words: insanely beautiful views. When choosing a location to buy property in Turkey, first of all, you need to decide which city you would like to settle in. Why would you choose Alanya as your second home? Alanya is a big city with all the benefits: big shops, schools, hospitals, developed public transportation. Chain supermarkets and local mi ..read more

Buying property in Turkey is a gradually increasing trend in the last decade. Turkey has always been a desirable destination for many with its spectacular history, culture, nature, and climate. Following the reciprocity law introduced in 2013, sales of international residential property in Turkey grew dramatically. The reason why a foreigner would like to invest in or move to Turkey has one simple answer. Turkey is a favorable country for investment and lifestyle. The decision to buy or invest in a property is all about deciding whether this action would be beneficial to you in the long-term o ..read more

Celebrating the New Year is still quite new for Turkey. Although Turkey is a secular state but with the influence of Islam as the official religion. Islamic holidays are actively celebrated here. But with the influx of large numbers of ex-pats and visitors from Western countries, the popularity of the New Year is gaining momentum. Christmas is not celebrated in Turkey. Christmas trees and decorations are being set for the New Year celebration. Is it possible to decorate my home in Turkey for Christmas/New Year? Of course! Christmas trees and decorations are sold in stores such as IKEA and Metr ..read more

There is a common belief that obtaining a residence permit in Turkey is complicated. Well, it is not! Actually, it is quite simple and fast. Here we will give you a full description of how to obtain a Turkish residency permit (ikamet) without stress. What is İkamet for a Residency Permit in Turkey? Ikamet is your ID card in Turkey. It can be issued for 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years when extending a tourist visa. The specific period of validity of ikamet is determined by state services. You can request a residency permit for several reasons: tourism, study, work, and real estate purchase; marria ..read more

The Lycian Way is a World known 540 km marked trail between Hisarönü (Fethiye) and Konyaaltı (Antalya). Take a walk in the footsteps of the ancient Anatolian civilizations. What is The Lycian way? The Lycian Way was conceived by a British expatriate Kate Clough in 1999. Many centuries ago the roads of this trial were used by Lycians. According to historians, Lycian people lived in this region in the prehistoric Late Bronze Age. They’ve built plenty of amazing cities along the Mediterranean Sea coast such as Xanthos, Patara, Myra, Pinara, Tlos, Olympos and Phaselis, etc. Keep in mind that the e ..read more

The interest in Turkey as the country for retirement growing year after year. Wonderful climate with short winters and long summers, reasonable life coast, developed health care, quality community, and plenty of attraction places make Turkey a perfect picture of a safe paradise. 10 Reasons to Retire to Turkey Gorgeous Climate This is especially applicable to the Antalya region with its mild short winters and beautifully long summers. Here we have warm seasons March till July and September till November; hot season July-August; and cold(-ish) 3 months December, January, February. Reasonable ..read more

Turkey is a country with a rich multicultural heritage and food cult. There are so many worths to try dishes but I’d like to tell you about the national treasure of Turkey – Simit Bagel. History of Turkish Simit The interesting fact is that the history of Turkish simit had begun in Russia. After the revolution in the Russian Empire (In the early 20th century) the immigrants from Russia had opened the same bagel shop as they had in Odessa. And first simits was exactly traditional Russian bagels that is a sweet dough sprinkled with poppy seeds. But later on, the poppy seeds were switched with se ..read more

In Turkey, we have a saying “Don’t buy a house, buy the neighbors”. That means that you need to see who you will deal with after buying a new home in Turkey. Don’t worry, whichever country you are from and whatever your interests are, in Belek you have a great chance to find some lovely people to interact with. Here in Belek, we have quite the best Belek places for expats. Let me tell you about it. GOLF Belek is a world-famous golf destination. Located just a 25 minutes drive from the Antalya international airport and with over  300 days per year sunshine, Belek has a tourist season for a ..read more

When you are on Holiday in Turkey, you want to be sure that your health is in good hands. Well, Turkey has a very developed medical sector. Did you know that Turkey is in the TOP 10 best destinations for medical services in the world? Last year (2019) Turkey received 800,000 medical tourists! Doctors working in leading clinics are trained in the best clinics in the world, new medical technologies in various fields of medicine, including oncology, are available at your service. High-quality modern treatment, that was only available in Europe, Israel, and the United States, is now at your servic ..read more