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Nestled in the safety of the bay along the peninsula’s north shore, the town of Turkbuku is also hugged by the hills for a secret holiday paradise for the traveler to Turkey.
A haven for Turkish artists and intellectuals for years, the city of Turkbuku is a known place among the locals to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, and into the soft wilderness of the seas.
A stroll on its wooden-lined pier makes it the ideal place to savor the calming breezes from the ocean front as it meets the sunny rays that hit the beach front.
With its clear seaside waters enticing the sun-loving water sports enthusiast, with the introduction of swimming-decks which turn into elegance restaurants at sunset, Turkbuku is a must visit on the world's exclusive holiday map.
Alongside the relaxing atmosphere, the area is also known as a natural magnet for fishermen who take advantage of the fishing grounds for sole swimming just off the bay. These delicious catch from the sea eventually find themselves onto the tables of the famous fish restaurants that line the seacoast of Turkbuku, floating on the wooden pontons into the bay.
The hilly area surround the seaside town is alive with color in spring—there are orchard groves of lemon, tangerine and olive.
Guest wanting to experience authentic regional Turkish food are invited to visit the "lokantas," or inexpensive eating places specialized in regional cuisine. Meals usually open with a light Turkish balloon bread, lavash, grilled meat, but end with künefe, dessert meal with cheese and robust Turkish coffee to cap it off.
