turkey holidays

where east meets west

Search for the latest deals on Turkey holidays at The Co-operative Travel.  Turkey has risen in prominence as a popular European holiday destination for Britons over the last decade. Located at the eastern edge of the Mediterranean, it stands at the crossroads of eastern and western cultures offering the best of both worlds.
 
Popular resorts in Turkey include Alanya, Gumbet, Marmaris, and many more on the Bodrum peninsula to the west of the country. Everything from quality cheap accommodation to all-inclusive 5-star luxury is available in this holiday nirvana. Many of the more popular package holidays to Turkey are offered around the Sea of Marmara which benefits from a delightful Aegean climate, similar to that enjoyed in the eastern Greek Islands.

An excellent selection of water sports and poolside delights await the visitor in Turkey. Cuisine ranges from western European to Asian, many hotels offering food and drink that is perfectly attuned to the modern western palette. Quiet secluded beaches and ramped up night spots are also found in equal measures at many resorts in Turkey, enabling visitors to craft a perfect break according to their own desires.

As well as presenting superb destinations for amazing value beach breaks Turkey also offers an intriguing insight into ancient European history thanks to the abundance of well-preserved sites within the country. Daily excursions to the fascinating ruins of ancient Troy made immortal in Homer’s beautifully crafted epics, or the incredibly well-preserved Roman ruins at Ephesus provide an interesting cultural break away from the beach.

In addition to such fascinating man-made sites natural unspoilt locations are also dotted throughout Turkey such as The Blue Lagoon at Olu Deniz. It is one of the most glorious examples of the miles of beautiful turquoise waters and stunning coastline found by the Aegean. Indeed, the combination of such natural beauty and fantastic value accommodation are what prompt many to eagerly opt for Turkey holiday deals.

Cheap holidays to Turkey can be either booked at the last minute or well in advance through The co-operative Travel. But, whether you visit on a last minute holiday or on a well-planned break you’ll love beautiful Turkey – at the crossroads of eastern and western cultures.