Country Guide: Turkey
Date Published:
02/06/2008
Turkey is one of the most exciting emerging nations in the world currently. Economically, the country attracted a record breaking $22bn of foreign direct investment. The World Travel and Tourism Council has predicted that tourism will increase by around five per cent over the next decade. Factors driving the growth include Easyjet’s recent opening of a route flying to four times weekly from Gatwick to Dalaman on the southwest coast.
By Gordon Miller
Dominic Whiting, editor of the Buying in Turkey guide, notes Dalaman was put on the tourist map by its international airport. He said: 'Close to a million British tourists pass through the award-winning terminal on their way to the Turkish coastal resorts each year, although comparatively few stay. However, this is gradually changing as the area's tourist facilities and attractions are developed as part of a government-led plan to promote the area.'
Whiting is a big fan of the resort of Sarigerme, which is located around eight miles south of Dalaman. He said: 'It has a fantastic Blue-flag awarded beach, which is popular with nesting sea turtles as well as tourists. The beach is one of the few in the area with lifeguards, and the gently sloping sand is ideal for kids. It’s a place to chill out on a sun-lounger or go sailing, windsurfing and kite boarding if you are feeling energetic.'
Golf View Villas for sale near Dalaman. Prices start from £ 135,000 / € 169,900 for more information contact the Buying In Turkey Collection on 0845 351 3551 or visit www.buyingin.co.uk
The area’s appeal looks set to grow as Hilton Hotels is opening a €100 (£83) million golf and spa resort in Sarigerme, with an 18-hole golf course, in 2009. The 384-room Hilton Dalaman Golf Resort & Spa will be located beside the Blue Flag-awarded beach. Many of the properties in the area have stunning views along the beach and are set within 350 yards of the new golf course.
Property for sale locally includes two- and three-bedroom villas with private and communal pools and stunning landscaped gardens at Golf View Villas. Only 10 miles from Dalaman International Airport the villas are in a very accessible location with surrounding villages also offering many exciting cultural and sporting activities. Prices start from €169,900 (£141,500) through the Buying In Turkey Collection.
Akkaya Valley. Award winning two- and three-bedroom apartments in the area can be bought start from €58,330 / £46,200. For more details contact Buying In Turkey collection on 0845 3513551 or visit www.buyingin.co.uk
Nearby, a short 15-minute drive from Dalaman, is the Akkaya valley. Whiting says it is a beautiful area of pinewoods and olive groves, which overlooks several breathtaking emerald green lakes. The location is secluded and unspoilt, and an ideal spot for the residential and holiday community being created there by a local developer, Curbanoglu.
Strict planning and land use restrictions limit building in the area and the half-dozen villa and apartment developments are widely scattered across the 100,000-acre valley. Award winning two- and three-bedroom apartments in the area can be bought start from €58,330 (£48,500) with Buying In Turkey Collection.
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