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Winter Sports

By Khan Owner, on May 10th, 2010%

Winter sport resorts in Turkey are generally located in forested mountains of average height. For detailed information, contact :

Youth and Sport General Directorate
(Genclik ve Spor Genel Mudurlugu. Kayak Federasyonu Baskanligi)
(Kayak Federation Management)
Ulus ishani 4.Kat Ulus – Ankara.
Phone : (312) 311 0764 – 310 3960/306 – 307 – 308 Fax: (312) 311 07 64.

Bursa – Uludag: . . . → Read More: Winter Sports

Mountaineering

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Erciyes, Kayseri
In order to ascend the Buyuk Agri and Cilo-Sat ranges, foreign mountaineering grups must have special permission from the proper authorities. For more information and to contact such Turkish groups, apply to the :

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ankara.
Phone : +90(312)2125125, Fax : +90(312)2128966.

Youth and Sports General Directorate Mountaineering Federation
(Genclik ve Gen.Mudurlugu, Dagcilik federasyonu Bsk.)
Sanayi Cad.Nuzhet . . . → Read More: Mountaineering

Trekking

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One of best ways to get away from the hustle of big CITES and the stress of professional life caused in the vildemess.This desire escape, the rapid development of a new type of tourism, known as nature tourism.

The general term for hiking in the conditions with a given difficulties are done, and what particular aspects, which . . . → Read More: Trekking

Thermal Resorts

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Cekirge
In Turkey there are about 1,000 hot springs scattered throughout western Anatolia. Additional information see: Tourist Information Office. Spas with facilities for therapeutic treatments are as follows:
Bursa – Çekirge: The majority of thermal springs, in both historical and modem settings Cekirge in the district. The water contains bicarbonate, sulfur, sodium, calcium and magnesium, (47-78C) and are suitable for both . . . → Read More: Thermal Resorts

National Parks

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Forest Ministry, wildlife and National Parks
Orman Bakanligi Milli Parklar Ve Av-Yaban Hayati Gn. Md.
Gazi Tesisleri – No : 11 Gazi-Ankara
Phone : (312) 221 09 34 – 212 63 00, Fax : (312) 222 51 40

Ala Mountains: Located in Nigde region, near Kayseri. Yahyali is about 30 km. from this area.Demirkazik summit is 3756 meters and is the highest . . . → Read More: National Parks

Recreation Areas

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The recreation areas by the Ministry of Forestry with camping opportunities on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts are licensed:

Camlik-2 km. of Ayvalik.
Tavsanburnu – between Miletus and Didyma Beach.
Gokova – 30 km. of Mugla, on the way to Marmaris Beach.
Cubucak – 20 km. Marmaris Beach.
Oludeniz-17 km. from Fethiye, on the lagoon of Ölüdeniz Beach.
Kidirak-18 km. of Fethiye Beach.
Duzlercami – 19 km. Korkuteli of . . . → Read More: Recreation Areas

Folklore

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Folk Music: The lively Turkish folk music, which is on the steppes of Asia originate in stark contrast to the refined classical Turkish music of the Ottoman court. Until recently, music was not written down, and the traditions were kept alive by the “Asiklar” (troubadours). Regardless of music is Ottoman military music, now performed by the “Mehter takimi” . . . → Read More: Folklore

Festivals and Fairs

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Some of the major festivals, fairs and events in Turkey are listed below :

Camel Wrestling Festival – Selcuk
1915 Sea Victory Celebration – Canakkale
Istanbul International Film Festival – Istanbul
Traditional “Mesir” Festival – Manisa
International Children’s Day – Ankara (April 23)
Tourism Fair, Gaziantep
Tulip Festival, Istanbul
Javelin Games, Erzurum
Ankara International Arts Festival
International Nysa Culture and Art Festival – Sultanhisar
Efes International Festival . . . → Read More: Festivals and Fairs

Youth and Student Travel

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All young people and students traveling through the member organizations of BITS, FIYTO, ISTC,and holding ISIC, INTERAIL, BIGE and YIEE cards of these international organizations, may benefit from the youth holiday opportunities available in Turkey. Far official information dealing with staying in Turkey for youths, contact :
Yuksek Ogrenim Kredi ve Yurtlar Kurumu Genel Mudurlugu
(Youth Hostel General . . . → Read More: Youth and Student Travel

Hunting

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Foreigners can only hunt in parties organized by Turkish travel agencies which have been authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. These agencies provide all information concerning seasons, authorized zones, permits, weapons, and ammunition. A list of agencies can be obtained from The Union of Travel Agencies (TURSAB), see Useful Addresses. For more information . . . → Read More: Hunting

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