Hatay beach resort Old name: Rhosus (Roman) South of İskenderun in the Hatay, the road runs along the coast to Arsuz. Part of the modern…
Turkey’s last Armenian village Population: 130 ***Although no villagers lost their lives in the…
“Long Vineyard” (Uzunbağ) Population: 4,100 The once romantically isolated remains of the Monastery of St Simeon are now buried inside a modern wind…
The Roman Seleuceia in Pieria ***This part of Turkey was devastated by twin earthquakes in 2023. I have not been back since then…
The Roman Daphne Population: 27,000 ***Like neighbouring Antakya, Harbiye was terribly damaged by the twin earthquakes of February 2023.…
Bodrum’s backyard Stretching out to the west of Bodrum, the Bodrum Peninsula was once an area of great natural beauty, reminiscent, with its…
Setting for ancient battle Population: 1,000 Old…
Lakeside resort …
Admiral Nelson’s bolthole Population: 30,000 (official, winter) – 200,000 (unofficial, summer) Market days: Thursday and Sunday (smaller) Once upon a time…
“Golden Channel” Population: 7,000 As you drive through it, Altınoluk on…