{"id":18696,"date":"2020-10-09T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/?p=18696"},"modified":"2024-08-28T16:11:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T13:11:59","slug":"turkey-a-holiday-paradise-in-late-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/turkey-a-holiday-paradise-in-late-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"T\u00fcrkiye: A holiday paradise in late summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the meantime, T\u00fcrkiye remains a summer vacation paradise, welcoming millions of tourists every year. If you haven’t yet taken a summer holiday this year, we have a surprise for you: it\u2019s still summer in T\u00fcrkiye, which means mild weather, outdoor dining, swimming and sightseeing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month, in our ongoing series on holiday concepts, we explore T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s best destinations for a late summer vacation \u2013 away from the crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the heart of nature in Ayval\u0131k<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Overlooking a sparkling blue bay with views of the Ayval\u0131k Island archipelago and the Greek island of Lesbos, Ayval\u0131k greets visitors with balmy weather, lush nature and delicious Aegean flavors. Like most locales in T\u00fcrkiye, Ayval\u0131k has its share of historical sites; the ancient cities of Troy and Assos are a few hours\u2019 drive from town. Ayval\u0131k itself was an ancient Aeolian port.  While the area is busy during the height of summer, it becomes much calmer as autumn rolls in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To discover more about the late summer charms of Ayval\u0131k, please see our blog, In the heart of nature in Ayval\u0131k<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bozcaada’s most beautiful camping areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It must be acknowledged that the concept of a holiday has evolved along with the pandemic, as visions of lively beaches and nightlife give way to thoughts of quiet, uncrowded destinations. Caravan, camping and glamping holidays, along with treks or bicycle tours, tend to dominate our current vacation plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our blog, The most beautiful camping areas in Bozcaada<\/a>, you\u2019ll find listings of the island\u2019s most picturesque \u2013 and uncrowded \u2013 areas. Perfect for a late summer camping vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The calmest bays in Bodrum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Just outside of the bustling Bodrum you know and remember are some of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s most secluded bays. For a deliciously relaxed holiday away from the crowds, please see our blog on The calmest bays of Bodrum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you prefer a simple tent or a stylish boutique hotel, the Bodrum area offers a delightful vacation destination for anyone seeking quiet relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Food and nature: Assos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Set between the Kaz Mountains and the North Aegean coast, Assos is still relatively unknown compared to other Aegean holiday centers. With sea, history and plenty of great food, the ambient noise of charming Assos is the singing of birds. Whether you prefer camping, rustic bungalows or boutique hotels, Assos delivers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Assos center, visitors can wander narrow streets with centuries-old structures. There\u2019s also the Assos Ancient City, definitely worth a visit. And, naturally, quaint restaurants offering outdoor dining and Aegean cuisine \u2013 which, in this area, tends to emphasize fresh herbs and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a socially distanced summer vacation away from the crowds, add Assos to your list. For more information, see our blog on Assos: Both taste and nature: Assos!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dat\u00e7a, capital of calm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are dozens of beautiful locales for a summer vacation in T\u00fcrkiye. But Dat\u00e7a is among the most distinctive \u2013 surrounded by mountains and bays, this beautiful district in Mu\u011fla has a humid Mediterranean climate that tempers the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dat\u00e7a is also famous for its almond groves \u2013 so much so that there\u2019s an almond festival every February: the Dat\u00e7a Almond Flower Festival. Fortunately, Dat\u00e7a\u2019s delicious almond treats are available year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Dat\u00e7a sounds like the perfect place for a peaceful summer holiday, find out more via our blog, Dat\u00e7a, the capital of calmness<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the meantime, T\u00fcrkiye remains a summer vacation paradise, welcoming millions of tourists every year. If you haven’t yet taken a summer holiday this year, we have a surprise for you: it\u2019s still summer in T\u00fcrkiye, which means mild weather, outdoor dining, swimming and sightseeing! This month, in our ongoing series on holiday concepts, we […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":18697,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[583,1113,323,990,574,317,147,980,589],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18696","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dunyanin-dogal-guzellikleri","8":"category-journal","9":"category-natural-beauties-of-the-world","10":"category-natural-beauties-of-turkey","11":"category-seyahat-ve-tatil-fikirleri","12":"category-summer-holiday-ideas","13":"category-trip-ideas","14":"category-turkiyenin-dogal-guzellikleri","15":"category-yaz-tatili-onerileri"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18696"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18696\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43529,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18696\/revisions\/43529"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}