Readers get The Guardian to write a story: A guide to 'places to see in Turkey': What's on the list?
The UK's Guardian newspaper has published a story based on emails sent by its travel-loving readers. With input from readers, including Turkish citizens, 9 tourist regions were introduced in the following order.
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Lake Eğirdir: David Crook, who stayed for three days at a guesthouse on Yeşilada, located within the lake in Isparta, described feeling filled with peace during this trip he took in April.
Amasya: A traveler named Kenny, while highlighting examples of Ottoman architecture to be seen in the Central Black Sea city, also praised the local people and the relaxed atmosphere of the area.
The Islands: In an article that begins, "When you can no longer stand Istanbul, there is a perfect remedy: a day trip to the Princes' Islands," Chris Dunham draws attention to the old wooden houses on Büyükada. Pointing out the importance of the ban on motor vehicles, he also notes that if the return journey is timed to coincide with sunset, one can witness unforgettable views of Istanbul.
Afyonkarahisar: A reader named Aydan argued that the mesmerizing appearance of the historic castle located on the hill in the city center is the most striking element in the city. She pointed to attractions such as the Afyon Mevlevihane and Gazlıgöl.
Trabzon: One Guardian reader cannot forget the dessert they had in Hamsiköy, which they visited after seeing the Sumela Monastery. "I had the best rice pudding of my life for only 40 liras. It makes for a perfect combination with Turkish tea and a beautiful mountain view," says Adam, adding that a similar dessert made in the UK contains much more rice.
Olympos: The ancient city of Olympos and the adjacent village of Çıralı, located just a 90-minute drive from the center of Antalya, have also caught the attention of Guardian readers. The region is described as "Çıralı, quiet, relaxed and surrounded by nature, is a place for unwinding, recharging and exploration."
Marmaris: While Gökhan Akan recommends the Kıran route and Sakartepe for cycling, Delia Pemberton suggests the waterfalls of Turgutköy. The article also features the cows, goats, chickens, and bees along the path to the small beach in Turgutköy, as well as the archaeological sites in the region.
Xanthos: After recounting the history of the ancient city in the village of Kınık in Kaş and the Patara lighthouse, David Innes-Wilkin says, "After a fun history tour, it was a pleasure to swim with our children on the longest yellow sand beach I have ever seen."
The Lycian Way: The hiking route stretching from Fethiye Hisarönü to Geyikbayırı in Antalya won Liz's heart with places like Butterfly Valley along the way. The Guardian reader recounts that they hiked the trail for a week in April while she was pregnant, and that she named her daughter, who was born in the time since, Lycia: