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The spirit of our time: The best experiential holiday routes

Especially for younger generations, a holiday is not merely a vehicle for relaxation; it is a quest for experience. For those seeking more from a vacation, keep reading: weโ€™ve compiled some unique holiday alternatives.

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With this account, managed by our writer team, we welcome all who love travel and exploration to enjoy these blog posts. And we gently remind our readers of the delight to be found in 'hitting the road'. As Tolstoy said: โ€œAll great literature is one of two stories; a man goes on a journey or a stranger comes to town.โ€

More than just a tent

glamping holiday experience
Upscale campsites feature all types of amenities; some even have private outdoor hot tubs!

Complementing a rustic sensibility with modern amenities, glamping has emerged as one of the most popular holiday options. Glamping โ€“ glamour + camping โ€“ offers all sorts of luxe features, from sumptuous beds to full-length mirrors and even hot tubs!

The classic camping trip continues to have a special place in peopleโ€™s hearts but if youโ€™re ready to try something different, explore the best glamping in Tรผrkiye.

Mola Cunda, Cunda Island

On picturesque Cunda Island, the Mola Cunda hotel combines elegance and simplicity in its glamping tents. Accommodations feature upscale amenities such as air conditioning and a minibar โ€“ all the better to fully appreciate the serene and refined beauty of Cunda.

Bonjuk Bay, Marmaris

A few minutesโ€™ walk from Marmarisโ€™ Bonjuk Bay, this bohemian compound has an easygoing vibe along with a variety of accommodation options ranging from stone bungalows to luxury tents. In addition, the complex offers activities such as yoga and sound meditation. A secluded beach and plenty of nature ensure a relaxing stay. The first step in this restful holiday: purchase a ticket to Dalaman.

KaลŸ Camping, KaลŸ

Established in 1981 in the heart of KaลŸ, KaลŸ Camping offers bungalows, as well as camping and caravan pitches. This venerable complex has retained its relaxing ambiance and continues to be popular among both local and foreign tourists. KaลŸ is easily accessible from Dalaman Airport. In addition, check out Sundance Camping, which provides similar services in Antalyaโ€™s Kemer district, and Hฤฑzฤฑr Camping, at the foot of the KazdaฤŸlarฤฑ KiriลŸlik Valley!


A different vibe: Surfing the Black Sea 

surfing experience on the Black Sea
Mellow Tรผrkiye in Ordu PerลŸembe, Danube Surf House in Kandฤฑra Babalฤฑ Village, and Babalฤฑ Surf City are three places that spring to mind when it comes to surfing in the Black Sea.

Experienced surfers have long been drawn to the beautiful but fierce Black Sea. As interest in the sport has grown significantly, even novice surfers have donned wetsuits and ventured into these chilly waters.

There are three principal areas for surfing in the Black Sea: the surf lodges serving them include Mellow Tรผrkiye in Ordu PerลŸembe; and Danube Surf House and Babalฤฑ Surf City in Kandฤฑra Babalฤฑ Village.

The ultimate experience vacation: Surfing in Ordu

Starting in the spring, Mellow Tรผrkiye in Ordu PerลŸembe organizes surf camps and events along various themes. The surf school is actively promoted by the municipality and provides instruction to surfers of all levels and ages.

Babalฤฑ Village: Waves 280 days a year

Babalฤฑ Village in Kocaeli Kandira has long been recognized for its surf schools. Babalฤฑ Village is ideal for individuals seeking an intensive experience holiday; windy weather ensures waves for 280 days out of the year. Both Danube Surf House and Babalฤฑ Surf City offer surfing lessons from experienced instructors.


Dig in: An organic farming vacation

organic farming vacation
Numerous possibilities are available for individuals seeking to escape the city to spend time amid nature, vineyards and gardens.

As city dwellers seek to reconnect with nature, nature generously offers healing and a way to get grounded. Spending time on a farm and engaging with gardening and other farm tasks is a wonderful way to contribute while on holiday. Take a vacation and meet organic agriculture in this section of our experiential holiday series dealing with fruits, vegetables, and soil.

Plant, harvest, milk: Narkรถy

At Narkรถy in Kocaeli Kandฤฑra, natural living experiences await visitors in the heart of nature, including sowing, planting and milking. Cheese and bread making workshops are available and thereโ€™s also an onsite seed bank.

Voluntary farming at TaTuTa Farms

Established by the Wheat Association for Supporting Ecological Living (BuฤŸday Ekolojik YaลŸamฤฑ Destekleme DerneฤŸi), the TaTuTa project provides living and learning opportunities in environmentally friendly agricultural production areas. The program is entirely voluntary and hence highly cost-effective. Spending time away from the city and in touch with nature, the idea of an extraordinary vacation in one of the 80 farms registered to the TaTuTa project is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for those who want to engage in vineyard and garden tasks in a natural environment, appears wonderful. Check out the Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry for the most up-to-date information on the project.

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