Chris Drum Berkaya, editor of BodrumEcho, contributed to this article. Bodrum’s Original Ghost Town On the Bodrum peninsula, one of the favorite Sunday picnic or walking destinations is Sandıma. The 45-minute walk up from Yalıkavak village winds past a number of old, white, stone houses that stand abandoned on the rocky hillside overlooking the bay. The village has a borderline eerie …
A Complete Guide to Shopping on the Bodrum Peninsula
Whether it’s yourself or a family member, chances are somebody close to you thoroughly enjoys shopping, especially in new surroundings and with local goods. Luxury Property Turkey has put together a guide to all the best shopping spots scattered along the Bodrum Peninsula, so that you can head directly to what best suits you. In Bodrum city-center itself, there are …
Concerned about Communicating in Turkey? Don’t be.
One of the first questions asked to Darren Edwards of Luxury Property Turkey by potential property purchasers in Turkey is ‘’How will I communicate with local Turks?’’ Turkish is a fascinating language, with several unique characteristics that set it apart from Latin and Indo-European language groups. Being a Ural-Altaic language, Turkish is distantly related to Finnish, Hungarian and yes, Mongolian. …
Where Should I Buy on the Bodrum Peninsula?
Many first time buyers on the Bodrum Peninsula ask Luxury Property Turkey which area they should purchase in. With an approximate area of 650 square kilometers and 10 major towns, each area of the Bodrum peninsular has its own distinctive, unique feel. Bodrum Working clockwise and starting with Bodrum itself, this is the busiest hub on the peninsula. As a …
The Place in the Sun Magazine includes Turkey as one of the Best Places to Buy in 2017
Turkey is included in ‘The Place in The Sun’s Report’ as being one of the 10 Best Places to Buy Abroad in 2017, even though the country has experienced a turbulent year, including a failed coup in July which temporarily caused the overseas market to drop off, but agents report that sales rose strongly in August, isolated terror incidents throughout …
A Culture Boost For Bodrum’s Tourism and Heritage
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (also known as the tomb of King Mausolus) located in the heart of Bodrum town is set to be restituted with works to open access direct from Bodrum harbor which will make access so much easier for tourists and will light up Bodrum as a ‘crowning glory.’ Paul Pedersen …
A Thorough Guide To Bodrum by Darren Edwards
Turkey is a unique place and a meeting point of cultures located where many of the world’s great civilizations were formed. Having long acted as a bridge between Eastern and Western cultures, today’s Turkey plays its part in the world being as a member of the Council of Europe, NATO, the OECD, the OSCE and the G-20. Turkey is also a …
Buy a Villa in Yalikavak as a Sustainable Investment
Property in Yalikavak leads the way for a sustainable investment featuring a luxury mansion in Yalikavak. For over a decade, Yalikavak has been the stand out place on Bodrum’s peninsula as the location for substantial large private villas with privacy, space, views and style. Blessed during the summer months with a consistent breeze due to the bay facing northwest, Yalikavak’s landscape …
Mansion Global Interview
Darren Edwards & Annie Burnett interviewed by Mansion Global about luxury houses and villas in the best seaside locations of Turkey http://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/46301-how-to-buy-turkish-real-estate by Darren Edwards
Luxury Property Turkey Wins Two Awards at the ‘European Property Awards’
Trust and Buy With Confidence Bodrum, Yalikavak based real estate agent Luxury Property Turkey has won two prestigious European Property Awards for the 5 star rated best real estate website in Turkey plus highly commended for real estate marketing. The awards official sponsors are the Telegraph newspaper and Emirates airlines, applications were vetted and selected by a panel of 70 …