Tourists evaluate Turkey, The Guardian publishes: A peaceful experience

In The Guardian's Reader Travel Tips section, tourists from various nationalities described being impressed by Turkey's unique nature, historical heritage, and flavors. In the comments of travelers who visited Turkey, it was noted that the Princes' Islands offer a perfect sanctuary for those looking to escape the crowds of Istanbul.

Visitors who enjoyed the islands through day trips noted that they timed their return to Istanbul to coincide with the sunset, crowning their journey with a unique view. Speaking highly of Turkey's coasts and Marmaris, the tourists explained that they explored the natural beauties around Marmaris by bicycle, experiencing the challenging climbs of Sakartepe and the mesmerizing scenery among the pine forests of Kiran.

ÇIRALI ON THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST ATTRACTS TOURISTS' ATTENTION

Noting that one of the places that attracts the most interest from tourists is Çıralı on the Mediterranean coast, travelers stated that Çıralı's quiet beaches and the ancient city of Olympos from the Lycian period offer visitors the opportunity for a holiday intertwined with history and nature.

Emily White, one of the tourists whose comments were featured in The Guardian, stated, "Walking among these ancient ruins in the early morning offered an experience full of peace and history that cannot be lived anywhere else."

Tourists described their journey to Hamsiköy to discover local flavors after the challenging climb to the Sumela Monastery near Trabzon on the Black Sea coast as another significant moment. Stating that they tasted the rice pudding (sütlaç) there, the travelers conveyed that this dessert, prepared with natural ingredients, proves how authentic and delicious Turkish cuisine is.

OTTOMAN HOUSES AND ROCK TOMBS ARE TRAVELERS' FAVORITES

Touching upon Turkey's historical and cultural richness, tourists reported that Amasya's historical Ottoman houses and rock tombs were among the stops that travelers liked the most.

Visitors spoke of the sincerity of the people in this small town and the unforgettable evenings they spent in a historical guesthouse. In Afyonkarahisar, it was emphasized that the castle hill rising from the middle of the city and the surrounding Ottoman architecture were another historical point that travelers examined with admiration. Drawing attention to the diversity of Turkey in the field of gastronomy, the travelers expressed that they were amazed by the richness of the culinary culture.

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