Eid al-Fitr Vacation Destinations!
Author: Sencan TASCI
We have listed alternative holiday routes for those who want to spend a perfect holiday with your loved ones this holiday! Let’s take a look at the beautiful routes that will welcome spring and relieve the tiredness of winter with the awakening of nature…
1-Little Homeland: Cyprus
It is a perfect destination for those who want a visa-free holiday abroad and want to take advantage of the warm climate. We can say that Cyprus is the alternative that can make the most efficient use of the short vacation time without wasting time. For a holiday full of wonderful memories, where the sun warms you up, Cyprus offers unique beaches, night entertainment and great food, offering all the opportunities to spend your holiday in the perfect way.
You can enjoy the sea to the fullest in Bafra, Karpaz Coast, Golden Beach, where you will be fascinated by its magnificent color. For those who are bored of the sea, there are cultural excursions alternatives. Kyrenia Castle, Sunken Ship Museum, St. Hilarion and Bellapais Monastery are among the places to visit in Cyprus.
2-Activity-Filled Vacation: Fethiye
Fethiye is a magnificent route offering a unique view of the sea, sand, sun, magnificent nature, deep blue bays and birdsong. In addition to a sea vacation, it also offers many activities.
Swimming to the fullest in Oludeniz or even participating in night canoeing activities is an option. Additionally, paragliding in Babadag is another option to dance freely in the sky, leaving yourself in the arms of the wind against the magnificent view. It is also possible to go on a wonderful bicycle tour of Fethiye with sea views, spend time by boat to the valley of butterflies and beautiful bays, participate in trekking tours, night entertainment and many more activities. Whatever kind of vacation you want to design, it is a destination you can find.
3- Neighbor Visit: Sofia
Sofia may be the address for those who want to go abroad and see a different culture, as well as those who want to make the most of their vacation without wasting time on the road. Located at the foot of the Vitosha Mountains, Sofia is home to a rich history, natural beauty and delicious food.
The city has also undergone many architectural changes after Byzantine and Ottoman rule. So, it is possible to experience the diversity of cultures in the city’s architecture and cuisine. Sofia is also a city that offers thermal vacation alternatives for those who wish.
4-Clean Nature: Artvin
Although the Black Sea does not offer rich alternatives to the Aegean and Mediterranean for sea, sand and sun holiday lovers, it is a region with a magnificent wealth of natural beauties and oxygen. Artvin, where you can admire every shade of green, witness the magnificent harmony of nature, and relax with the melody of the streams, is a great option!
One side of Borcka, one side of Karagol... Artvin offers you many options to visit and see with its clean air and dizzying views! We strongly recommend you to visit hidden beauties such as Sırt Yayla and Mencuna Waterfall.
5- Peaceful Atmosphere: Kaz Dagları
Kaz Daglari, located between Canakkale and Balıkesir, is located in the north of Edremit region. The most important feature of the mountain range is that the air is very clean. These mountains, where most of the year is rainy, are a paradise for those who want to relax and find peace with the smell of wet soil and the chirping of birds coming from the forest.
You can camp in Kaz Daglari, and there are also hostels and hotels where you can stay in places like Ayazma, Adatepe Village or Yesilyurt Village. The Kaz Daglari, which take on a colorful appearance during the summer season, offer an ideal atmosphere for those who want to spend their holiday resting.
6-Time Travel in the Aegean: Tire
Tire is a route of culture and history. With monumental tombs dating back to the 3rd century BC and many buildings from Ottoman times, Tire brings together those who want to go on a time travel during the Eid holiday.
Tire, which stands out with its artifacts from Ottoman times, is a sanctuary for those who are curious about that period, especially with its inns and mosques from ancient times. Take your camera and explore the streets! You will capture incredible shots on the streets of Tire, which smells of history and culture and witnesses beautiful memories! Tire, an important historical and cultural destination, also has a beautiful nature that will take away all the stress and turn you into a new person.
For organic food lovers, be sure to visit the Open Air Organic Market where fresh vegetables and fruits are sold. Theos Mausoleum for ancient time enthusiasts, Tire Inns and Yogurtluoglu Complex for history lovers, Tire Museum for culture enthusiasts, Degismen Restaurant and Derekahve for local flavor lovers. Apart from these, Kaplan Village, Halkapınar Village, Yalınayak Bath can be visited.
7-Aegean Dream: Alacati
It resembles a modern European town with its bay window houses built with cut stones and decorated with colorful flowers such as bougainvillea, honeysuckle and geranium. Admired for its charming architecture unique to the region, this holiday destination is waiting to host those who want to take a breather in the Aegean on vacation.
With its colorful flower-scented streets, restaurants serving unique Aegean flavors, famous entertainment venues and beaches, it is one of the rising stars and popular holiday resorts of recent years. In this charming town worth seeing, you can surf, swim in the sea, or spend your vacation by refreshing yourself in the healing waters of the Ilıca hot springs, which are very close by. Do not return without tasting the olive oil flavors, seafood and appetizers prepared with the magnificent herbs of the Aegean!
8- A Sea as Calm as a Sheet: Selimiye
Selimiye is one of the paradise corners of Marmaris district of Mugla. The village, where you will get enough of nature, green, blue, peace and get away from all the stress of daily life, has become one of the shining holiday centers on the Aegean coast in recent years.
Located in one of the safest bays of Hisaronu Bay, Selimiye, a small fishing village with its back to the green hills, is an indispensable address for those who want to get away from the stress of big cities.
With its sheltered geography, natural harbor and calm sea, it has hosted sailors and boats coming to shelter from bad weather conditions throughout history. Now it is a popular destination for blue cruise boats on the Mediterranean coast.
9- Thracian Adventure : Igneada
Igneada is a natural wonder with a very large bay, the green of the Strandja Mountains (Yıldız Mountains) and the blue of the Black Sea. It is an ideal destination for those who want a nature vacation with its fine sandy beach, lakes, sea, streams, clean air and endless forest.
Since the weather is not yet warm enough, you may not be able to swim in the sea. However, the spring view of the Istranca Mountains is really worth seeing. There are various accommodation alternatives in Igneada, including one 5 star hotel. It will also be a great alternative for those who want to camp in nature, those who want to row in the Longoz forests, those who want to explore the unique depths of the forest by trekking. In addition, do not return without seeing Dupnisa Cave and Limankoy!
10-A magical route: Agva
Agva is a frequent destination for those who are overwhelmed by the busy, crowded environment of Istanbul. Since it is very close to Istanbul, it is an escape route preferred by almost everyone, young and old. In Agva, which has completely different beauties in every season, you can fall in love with the view you will encounter in Agva in the spring months when nature comes to life and covers the surroundings with colorful flowers!
In addition to being located between the beauty of two rivers, Agva has a rich sightseeing route with a long beach where you can enjoy the sea, hiking trails for nature walks, picnic areas, bays and waterfalls.
Especially in Agva, which is an indispensable address for romantic couples, there are countless boutique accommodation alternatives located by the river. You will admire its nature and spend a serene vacation among magnificent beauties.
11- Ancient Coastal City: Asos
Assos, as it was called in ancient times, is a village in Ayvacık district of Canakkale Province. Today, when Assos is mentioned, the entire coastal area between Babakale and Kucukkuyu is known rather than the center of Behram Village. Assos is one of the unique destinations that has been the center of attention of vacationers in recent years with its history and magnificent nature.
Springtime adds a different beauty to Assos, this romantic place of the Aegean. It is possible to take a short trip to the past by taking a pleasant stroll in the historical Assos Harbor, where Aristotle once taught. It is even possible to spend your vacation exploring a wider geography by staying one night in Assos and two nights in Bozcaada. The sea may be cold in Assos and Kadırga Bay. In this case, Kucukkuyu may be a good alternative for swimming. It will also be enjoyable to visit the famous Greek village of Adatepe.
12- The Dance of Sea, Sun and Wind : Gokceada
Gokceada, formerly known as Imroz. It is the largest island in Turkey and a place you will remember every moment with pleasure. It has a coastline of approximately 90 km. Gokceada is located in the north of the Aegean Sea at the entrance of the Saros Gulf, a great location for diving. It also has the distinction of being the westernmost point of Turkey with Inciburnu on the west coast.
Gokceada is one of the most important addresses for those who need a peaceful vacation away from the noise of big cities. Surrounded by beautiful bays on every corner, the island has a fascinating marine life vitality as it is located at the fish passage point and is home to Turkey’s first underwater national park.
Gokceada, which has managed to preserve its quiet and peaceful atmosphere until today, attracted the attention of the whole world by being selected as the world’s first Cittaslow island in 2011. Gokceada welcomes thousands of tourists every year with its untouched natural beauties, historical villages under protection as an urban protected area, fish restaurants along the coast and advanced tourism opportunities ranging from quality boutique hotels to family pensions.
For those who prefer to visit Gokceada this holiday, a visit to the island’s Greek villages will be very enjoyable. In addition, Gokceada which harbors every shade of green, is one of the rare islands in the world that has fresh water. Exploring the island in every aspect and experiencing the delicious organic and mountain thyme-fed meat dishes, fish varieties, Greek appetizers and the famous dibek coffee will add pleasure to your trip.
13- The Pearl of the Mediterranean Diving Center: Kas
Kas is a Mediterranean town with narrow cobblestone streets, four seasons of brilliant sunshine, forests and plateaus, and the moonlight. Set at the foot of impenetrable mountains, Kas is a paradise with its crystal clear sea. Located in the westernmost part of Antalya, the town is one of Turkey’s most famous beauties.
Kas is an extremely attractive destination in terms of places to visit, beaches, variety of activities and most importantly, gourmet delicacies. Especially for diving enthusiasts. Do not return without discovering the blue and green nature of Kas by joining boat tours!
14- Little Paradise of Mugla: Akyaka
Akyaka in Ula, one of the largest districts of Mugla, is actually a kitesurfing paradise. Akyaka, which is also an incredibly suitable location for camping and various nature activities, is one of the most wonderful towns in the Aegean Region.
Akyaka stands out with its nature, history, ice-cold water and calmness. It attracts water sportsmen with its wind and sea, and those who want to put their feet up and relax with its calmness.
Located 31 km from Marmaris and 18 km from the center of Mugla, Akyaka evokes a sense of admiration with its untouched bays, wooden houses and quaint alleyways.
You can take a boat tour in Akyaka, stay in one of the wooden houses built in a uniform style and enjoy the local flavors of Aegean cuisine. You should not miss exploring the Azmak River, which attracts attention with its clean and glassy appearance throughout the year, with a boat tour.
15-A Warm Longing : Hometown Visit
Holidays give us the chance to keep alive the traditions that we have carried on since time immemorial: The ceremony of kissing the hands of our elders, pocket money for children, local desserts handmade by grandmothers and grandfathers! While leaving pleasant memories with our family elders over coffee, your stomach will be delighted with the indispensable flavors of the country.
No matter where your route is, we enjoy offering private transportation alternatives for everyone who wants to spend a wonderful holiday without compromising on comfort. Contact us now to make a reservation for a private plane with the features you want!
Happy Holidays…