Compare places to live in Türkiye, with neighbourhood and city guides covering daily life, housing and practical considerations.
The Istanbul Guide With almost 16 million residents, Istanbul is more crowded than many countries, including Greece and Switzerland. The city embraces two continents as the Bosporus Strait divides it into two, with one part laying in Europe and the other in Asia. Istanbul receives almost as many tourists as...
The Bursa Guide Bursa is turkey's fourth-largest city and the ottomans' first significant capital. The city is strewn with priceless souvenirs of its glorious past, the tombs of the empire's founders, and the grand mosque (Ulu camii) Being just a few structures to leave...
The Konya Guide Konya is Turkey's 7th largest city (in terms of population) and a former Seljuk capital, making it one of the world's oldest urban centers. Situated to the southwest of the central Anatolian region, Konya is about a 2-hour drive away from other...
The Alanya Guide After Istanbul and Ankara, Antalya comes in third place for expat and immigrant populations. Alanya remains one of the most famous towns in Antalya, with people from 120 countries calling it their home. Although it is mostly known for its golden sandy beaches and azure waters, the...
The Antalya Guide As Turkey's 5th most populated and 6th largest province by area, Antalya is a city loved by locals and foreigners. Situated along Turkey's sunny south by the Mediterranean, the city is one of the country's top holiday destinations and is especially...
The Fethiye Guide Named after martyred pilot Fethi Bey, Fethiye is situated on Turkey's golden coast, on the crossroad between the Aegean and the Mediterranean. Over the last 50 years, the town has blossomed into one of the top destinations for both the young and the old, holidaymakers,...
The Bodrum Guide Once a quaint little fishing town, Bodrum has turned into a vibrant center that attracts crowds across Turkey, Europe, and even the Middle East. Since the late 50s, the town has seen burgeoning interest from artists and the famous, growing into the behemoth of tourism and commerce...
What are the most conservative-friendly areas in Turkey? When one mentions Turkey, oft-times most people start listing coastal areas and the three biggest metropolises. Although these areas are more in line with western-style living and favored mostly by European visitors, Turkey is also home to many more...
An increasing number of people from various parts of the world are moving to Turkey to start a new life, to work, or even to find peace of mind for their retirements. The country has developed dramatically in the last seventeen years, and the pace of progress in certain fields...
