The Turkish Coast of the Aegean Sea calls travelers to rest here this springFeb 27, 2009

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The Turkish tourism industry decided to follow the example of its foreign counterparts and began to optimize the workings of its infrastructure. One of the numerous innovations and improvements was the proposal to evenly distribute the load between the four seas bordering the country. Websites and print edition catalogues expanded the general description of towns and regions with detailed recommendations for the best time of the year to visit a particular rest area.

This week the information services of the tourism industry started telling potential visitors about the beauties of the Aegean Sea Coast on the cusp of spring. By the way, the best time to visit and enjoy the beauties of this part of the country is May. Most of the flora is still blooming and the resorts are not yet crowded. The weather in May reinforces good mood and serene awareness, unlike the end of summer. For example, July and August in Bodrum may not seem so delightful because of the incredible heat. Fall may seem like a good time to visit the Aegean coast; however one can’t expect the same amounts of flowers, chromatic and fragrant variety as in the end of spring. The beginning of the season in many places along the coast is marked by open air concerts and shows, including those of the famous Greek theater of Efes (Ephesus).

The Turkish historical and cultural heritage is overwhelming as a unique blend of several civilizations. The rule of the Greeks, of the Romans, the Ottoman Empire and the presence of many other nations made this whole land a wondrous historical museum. Some of the most impressive and prolific reconstructions of historic sites are located along the coast of the Aegean Sea, from the Greek boarder to Bodrum. One of the most famous gems of Turkish historical heritage are the ruins of Troy, surviving over three thousand years. Just as impressive are the remains the legendary city of Pergam, built on a top of a hill filled majestic monasteries, tall ancient columns that scaffold the streets and much more. The Aegean coast attracts tourist with its great sandy beaches and modern resorts.

The later are not located exclusively in newly build parts of cities or resort areas, but also in proximity to scenic villages and small towns surrounded by pine groves and having great historic value. Bodrum, Kusadasi, Cesme, and Foca were mentioned as early as 200 B.C. by the ancient Greek traveler and geographer Pausanias. The nature and culture of the now Turkish coast of the Aegean Sea were detailed with special attention. Unfortunately not all the architectural and cultural monuments of that time survived to this day. Nonetheless the ones that remained as evidence of the past glory are enough to understand why the ancient settlers of these lands believed the Aegean Coast to be the center of the Universe.