About Turkey
Turkey is a country full of history, ancient monuments and natural beauty. Its
land has been the cradle to the oldest of civilizations and the land where East
meets West. Turkey is surrounded by sea and covers a vast expanse offering
differing climates and differing landscapes.
Turkey is a democratic Republic. Whilst 99% of the population are Muslim the
secular state offers religious freedom to all who live there. Giving visitors
the opportunity to experience a muslim culture with a familiar western feel. The
State is tolerant and fair to residents regardless of their religion, social
background and culture.
Life in Turkey is easygoing and the cost of living is low. The Turkish people
are very friendly and in most of the tourist areas English is widely spoken. In
these areas there are a multitude of restaurants serving local food at
reasonable prices and beer, good wines and local drinks are relatively
inexpensive. Tap water should not be used for drinking but bottled water is
cheap and easily available.
Turkish time is two hours ahead of English time and average flights from the
UK during the summer season are available from most UK airports and take
approximately 3.5 hours to Bodrum. All British passport holders are required to
obtain entry Visas to Turkey and can be obtained for about £10 at Turkish ports
of entry and last for 3 months.
With glorious sunshine, over 150 bays and beaches and western-style shopping,
Turkey offers everything and more for tourist and residents alike.
The British are only just realising that Turkey is an easy and cheap place to
buy property and it has been tipped as No 2 Hotspot Area. In the last year
prices have increased by 25% and will probably continue to rise as Turkey heads
for entry into the EU. Over 4000 familes have relocated to Turkey and enjoy a
more laid back lifestyle and affordable living.
The Bodrum Peninsula enjoys the best climate – with low humidity – throughout
the whole of Turkey. As more people become aware that Turkey has rules that
govern the preservation of green areas and restriction on any high rise building
and that all construction work ceases during the months of May to October, the
popularity of the Bodrum Peninsula will almost certainly continue to rise. By
comparison with Europe it is possible for most UK residents to afford their own
Place in the Sun and a fabulous way of life at reasonable prices.
Utilities are much lower than the UK and there are no property taxes every
year such as the rating system in the UK. Water and electricity are a fraction
of the costs you would pay at home. The transportation system is mainly shared
taxi type buses which are frequent and inexpensive. For those seeking to
relocate to the sun it is possible for a couple to live well in Turkey and enjoy
the sociable environment for £900 per month.
Just try it once and you will be hooked!
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