Few countries can boast such a fascinating
history and abundance of archaeological
treasures, and visitors to this unique part of
the world are left with a memorable impression
and a yearning to return again and again to seek
out and explore more of the fascinating
historical sites, superb beaches and endless
breathtaking beauty. And to once again
experience the warmth and hospitality shown by
the special people of this land as they welcome
you to their beautiful and enchanting country.
Turkey is a large and green country as opposed
to what many people may think. It is between 35
and 42 latitude and 44 east longitude and is
divided into 7 geographical regions:
Marmara (Marmara)
Aegean (Ege)
Mediterranean (Akdeniz)
Southeastern (Guney Dogu)
Eastern (Dogu)
Blacksea (Karadeniz)
Central Anatolia (Ic Anadolu)
The total area of Turkey covers a little less
that 800,000 sq km which makes it one of the
largest countries in Europe and the Middle
East. Turkey's neighbours are Greece and
Bulgaria on the northwest, Armenia and Georgia
on the northeast, Iran and Iraq on the southeast
and Syria on the south. The Black Sea is to the
north, the Aegean to the west and Mediterranean
to the south making it a large peninsula
surrounded by seas on three sides.
Climate:
It is commonly said that you can experience each
of the four seasons on the same day in some part
of Turkey. During the spring months early
tourists bask in the Mediterranean sunshine of
the south while on the lofty mountain tops above
people are skiing. The Black Sea region
glistens under spring rains while south-eastern
Anatolia still sleeps under a blanket of snow.
In
some areas the temperature variation over 24
hours can be as much as 20C. Average rain fall
from region to region also varies enormously.
For a country located in a temperate climatic
zone, this variety is unusual, and is due to the
diverse nature of Turkey's landscape ranging as
it does from low-lying plains to towering peaks,
and in particular to the existence of mountain
ranges running parallel to the coast.
The
Mediterranean region, to the joy of the millions
of sun worshipers who visit it annually,
experiences the hot, dry summers typical of
southern Greece and Italy, and its mild winters
last only from December to March.
The climate
of the Aegean is similar though with lower
temperatures. Further east, the altitude
increases with harsh winters and heavy snow
between October and May followed by blazing hot
summers. The climate of the Marmara Sea area
and Istanbul is influenced by the Balkan
peninsular with humid summers followed by cool,
rainy winters.
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AVERAGE AIR AND WATER TEMPERATURES FOR
MAJOR REGIONS IN °C |
|
City |
Air / Water |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Antalya |
Air |
10 |
11 |
13 |
16 |
20 |
25 |
28 |
28 |
25 |
20 |
15 |
12 |
|
|
Water |
17 |
17 |
17 |
18 |
21 |
24 |
27 |
28 |
27 |
25 |
22 |
19 |
|
Izmir |
Air |
9 |
10 |
11 |
16 |
20 |
25 |
28 |
27 |
23 |
18 |
15 |
10 |
|
|
Water |
11 |
11 |
12 |
15 |
20 |
24 |
26 |
26 |
24 |
21 |
17 |
13 |
|
Istanbul |
Air |
5 |
6 |
7 |
12 |
16 |
21 |
23 |
23 |
20 |
16 |
12 |
8 |
|
|
Water |
9 |
7 |
8 |
11 |
15 |
20 |
23 |
23 |
21 |
17 |
14 |
11 |
|
Trabzon |
Air |
6 |
6 |
7 |
11 |
15 |
20 |
22 |
22 |
19 |
15 |
12 |
9 |
|
|
Water |
10 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
14 |
20 |
25 |
25 |
24 |
20 |
16 |
13 |
|
Ankara |
Air |
0 |
1 |
5 |
11 |
16 |
20 |
23 |
23 |
18 |
13 |
8 |
2 |
|
Erzurum |
Air |
-9 |
-7 |
-3 |
5 |
11 |
15 |
20 |
20 |
15 |
9 |
2 |
-5 |
|
Diyarbakır |
Air |
2 |
2 |
2 |
14 |
19 |
26 |
31 |
31 |
25 |
17 |
10 |
4 |
The area
around Fethiye is on the
Mediterranean coast known as the Turquoise Coast
or the Turkish Riviera and stretches for some
600km from Fethiye in the west right through to
the Syrian border in the east. This is without
doubt one of the most beautiful stretches of
coastline anywhere in the Mediterranean. The
coastline of Lycia stretches from Fethiye to
Kemer and is Turkey's wildest and most beautiful
stretch of coastline with dramatic mountains
falling away into clear crystal blue waters.
For further
information on these areas click on the following
links:-
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