Turkey has undergone occupation by numerous empires over the years – the Ottoman, Byzantine, Greek and Roman to name a few. The result is a fascinating blend of culture, architecture and history that you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.

This cultural diversity is evident when looking at the people, and also when discovering the rich variance in buildings throughout. From majestic mosques such as the Blue Mosque in historic Istanbul to the breath-taking monument that is the Hagia Sophia, there is plenty to discover today that reminds us of Turkey’s colorful and ancient roots. Istanbul Atatürk Airport is well connected internationally, so there are plenty of flights to accommodate holiday-goers or family members arriving to visit ex-pats who now call here home. Once in Istanbul, there’s much to enjoy locally, or excellent further transit connections and modern roads make it easy to get out of the city to discover some of the country’s idyllic coastline. Dip into the world-famous Black Sea (Karadeniz), or discover one of the country’s more hidden beach treasures. There are small white sand coves, and many great diving spots in which you can discover past relics in the way of sea-floor ruins. Lovers of delicious food will be spoilt for choice by the different types of cuisine available; the many different cultural influences that have shaped the country have also informed the local cuisine, resulting in a huge amount of variety. The food is heavily influenced by Balkan and Greek food, which has culminated in a range of dishes all of which are flavored with aromatic herbs and spices.

Religions, empires and immigrants have shaped the face of modern-day Turkey, resulting in archaeological treasures in abundance. But while there are many ruins and relics, cosmopolitan cities like Istanbul (which spans both Europe and Asia) have modern conveniences in terms of shopping, restaurants, amenities and entertainment as well. GET IN TOUCH to start your property search in Turkey!