When you think of holidays to Turkey, lying on a beautiful beach all day probably springs to mind.
There are lots of activities to enjoy on Turkish holidays, and due to a good exchange rate with the British Pound, UK holidaymakers are flocking to the country in great numbers.
Below are just five of the activities you could be enjoying on your holiday to Turkey.
” Sea kayaking
While the thought of sea kayaking in the UK may not seem too appealing, it’s a completely different proposition on holidays to Turkey.
If you want a break from relaxing on the beach, why not take to the warm, clear and safe waters to see things from another perspective?
Even if you’ve never been sea kayaking before, Turkey provides one of the best environments in Europe in which to try it.
” Trekking
Holidays to Turkey aren’t often considered by people in terms of trekking getaways. However, those who haven’t discovered trekking in Turkey are really missing out.
Far away from the busy resort beaches, Turkish trekking holidays can open your eyes to a completely different way of life.
With unspoilt mountains and lakes to explore, trekking holidays to Turkey are a real treat for the senses. Just make sure you go at the right time of year as temperatures can really soar in the summer months.
” Diving
Cheap holidays to Turkey are also popular with divers. The warm waters are certainly a huge draw, but also there are shipwrecks and underwater caves, tunnels and coral to discover.
There are lots of companies offering diving tuition in the Turkish resorts, and it’s the perfect place if you’ve never tried scuba diving before.
Fethiye and Icmeler are two of the best places to go diving on holidays to Turkey.
” Golf
Golf holidays to Turkey may not be the first choice of many, but the range of courses, idyllic climate and great exchange rate is beginning to change that.
The resort of Belek near Antalya is fast becoming the place to go for golf holidays in Turkey. It already boasts a number of high quality golf courses and resorts.
” Driving
Cheap holidays to Turkey don’t always have to be about the beach resorts. Hiring a car and taking to the mountains is a great way to see the parts of the country most other tourists don’t venture to.
Driving through smaller villages and towns will also give you an insight into traditional Turkey, which is far removed from the bustling beach resorts.
The co-operative travel has already seen a rise in bookings for cheap holidays to Turkey in 2012. Turkey holidays are great value for money and have a wide range of activities to offer.