In recent years in particular, the Bodrum Peninsula has become a very popular Turkish destination.
There are good reasons for this popularity. With lots of beaches that are quiet and secluded, busy little towns with lots of shopping, restaurants and nightlife opportunities. All this and more is set amongst pretty scenery rich in tradition and history. It is fair to say this is a terrific part of Turkey.
Yalikavak, a harbour town with a horse shoe bay is just one such area, rich in history and tradition with historians believing the town dates back to at least 700 BC.
Combing their history with a modern vision, the locals have done a fine job of making the town accessible for all kinds of visitors, so whether you are the Indiana Jones type or just want to crash out on the beach, there is something here for you all.
Tranquillity is often a word that is overused when describing destinations for holidaymakers, yet it is a word that is unavoidable when thinking of Yalikavak.
Every holiday maker wants to know about the weather as it can be crucial to the success and feel good factor of a vacation. Yalikavak, whilst enjoying the great weather that the rest of the region enjoys, can also bring an extra rabbit out of its hat, in the form of a wonderful breeze that gently but persistently brushes the town, providing wind power for the water sports crowd and a refreshment for the sunbathers.
This breeze also helps to explain the windmills! Windmills are a feature of Yalikavak and on the seafront you will see a beautiful example of the aforementioned modern merging with history as a 300 year old windmill nestles quite comfortably in amongst the shops and eateries.
There are many trees In Yalikavak and they go some way to explaining the towns' translation into English which is 'poplars by the sea'. I say some way because strangely these trees dont happen to be poplars but the greenery is a perfect companion to the blue Aegean.
What about the beaches I hear you ask, after all I am sure most people would like at least a little beach time when they are on vacation. Preference may be for quiet secluded beaches, or slightly busier beaches or beaches where you can just sit and watch the locals go about their livelihoods, catching fish, as they have done for hundreds if not thousands of years. Yalikavak has them all!
If markets are of interest to you, then Thursdays will be a particular highlight as the largest bazaar in the region rolls into town. Serving up a feast of tradtional and exotic delights, it really does capture the imagination.
So if you are drawn to Turkey on an upcoming holiday, then allow Yalikavak to be amongst your thoughts, whether you are back packing through the region or have a villa rental planned.
This wonderful part of Turkey is waiting for you to discover and explore. - 16492
There are good reasons for this popularity. With lots of beaches that are quiet and secluded, busy little towns with lots of shopping, restaurants and nightlife opportunities. All this and more is set amongst pretty scenery rich in tradition and history. It is fair to say this is a terrific part of Turkey.
Yalikavak, a harbour town with a horse shoe bay is just one such area, rich in history and tradition with historians believing the town dates back to at least 700 BC.
Combing their history with a modern vision, the locals have done a fine job of making the town accessible for all kinds of visitors, so whether you are the Indiana Jones type or just want to crash out on the beach, there is something here for you all.
Tranquillity is often a word that is overused when describing destinations for holidaymakers, yet it is a word that is unavoidable when thinking of Yalikavak.
Every holiday maker wants to know about the weather as it can be crucial to the success and feel good factor of a vacation. Yalikavak, whilst enjoying the great weather that the rest of the region enjoys, can also bring an extra rabbit out of its hat, in the form of a wonderful breeze that gently but persistently brushes the town, providing wind power for the water sports crowd and a refreshment for the sunbathers.
This breeze also helps to explain the windmills! Windmills are a feature of Yalikavak and on the seafront you will see a beautiful example of the aforementioned modern merging with history as a 300 year old windmill nestles quite comfortably in amongst the shops and eateries.
There are many trees In Yalikavak and they go some way to explaining the towns' translation into English which is 'poplars by the sea'. I say some way because strangely these trees dont happen to be poplars but the greenery is a perfect companion to the blue Aegean.
What about the beaches I hear you ask, after all I am sure most people would like at least a little beach time when they are on vacation. Preference may be for quiet secluded beaches, or slightly busier beaches or beaches where you can just sit and watch the locals go about their livelihoods, catching fish, as they have done for hundreds if not thousands of years. Yalikavak has them all!
If markets are of interest to you, then Thursdays will be a particular highlight as the largest bazaar in the region rolls into town. Serving up a feast of tradtional and exotic delights, it really does capture the imagination.
So if you are drawn to Turkey on an upcoming holiday, then allow Yalikavak to be amongst your thoughts, whether you are back packing through the region or have a villa rental planned.
This wonderful part of Turkey is waiting for you to discover and explore. - 16492
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