Turkey is tipped as one
of the top five
investment hotspots of
2008 by Channel4 and
although property prices
rose by around 50 per
cent in the last two
years prices are
still much cheaper than
Spain, Portugal and
Italy and with talks of
Turkey joining the E.U
in 2012 prices are
likely to rise even
more rapidly in the
coming years
So what is
Turkeys big attraction,
is it the fact that it
is only a four hour
flight from the U.K?, is
it its wonderful climate
with 300 sunny days per
year and mild
winters ? Is it he fact
that vast areas are un
crowded and untouched by
Tourism? is it the fact
that the cost of living
is a fraction of what it
is in Britain or the
slow pace of life or is
it simply because the
hospitality and respect
of the Turkish people
that make this country
so enticing, couple that
with the delicious fresh
food that is available
all year round in local
markets its hard to
decide what the
persuading factor is
in buying a second home
in Turkey
Turkey is a big place and is well over three times the size of the entire United Kingdom, yet every one of Turkey’s most popular holiday resorts lie in a 300 mile arc stretching from Izmir on the Aegean west coast to Antalya on the Mediterranean.
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved
ancient
cities
in the world with a history dating back to 12 BC. It was an
important trade and religious center. During the Roman period its
population reached Approx. 250,000.
One of the seven wonders of the world, Temple of Artemis was in
Ephesus. It is also the site of one of the Seven Churches of
Revelation.St. Paul lived and preached for about 2 years in Ephesus.
Today
it is estimated that between 15-20% of
the city has been excavated. Some of the highlights are the Odeon,
Celsus Library, Great Theater, Commercial Agora, Terrace Houses,
Blue Marble Street, Scholistica baths and Brothel.
Turkey
is a land of history and
wonder and is fast
becoming the European
capital of tourism, with
a young dynamic
population it is
striving to become a
powerhouse in its unique
position as a country
that straddles two
nations, Europe and
Asia, where East meets
West it has the
best of both worlds.
Where technology meets
tradition and
agriculture is still as
much a part of life as
the big Blue Chip
companies that are
investing in the new
Bodrum Once
a small fishing village it
has now become the holiday
hotspot of the rich and
Famous, boasting a
magnificent Marina and
nightlife it rivals St
Tropez in style and
splendour yet has the charm
and tranquillity of laid
back traditional
Turkish life within ten
minutes drive of the town
centre .Property prices near
the town are at a premium
but in surrounding areas
such as Gumbet and Bitez
there as still bargains to
be had
Altinkum means
'Golden Sands' and with
its beautiful beaches
which gently shelve into
the inviting turquoise
blue Aegean, you will
know where it gets it
name from. The
beaches are ideal for
children and
non-swimmers as the
waters are shallow and
clear. with the nearby
Apollo Temple and
Ephesus it is one of the
most important historic
locations in Turkey . a
new marina is being
constructed in Altinkum
but still is probably
one of the best value
investments in Turkey as
prices remain relatively
low compared with Bodrum
or Fethiye
