Turkey is often called an "open air museum" and camping is one of the best ways to see this extraordinary country. An unspoiled nature, a cultural panorama and a historical tapestry are among those that await campers in Turkey. The geographical diversity and sheer size of the Turkish landscape lends itself to camping adventures: From the shores of the Aegean and Mediterranean to the lush Black Sea coast, from pristine mountain lakes to the haunting beauty of ancient ruins, from the freshness of high mountain meadows to the surprise of fairy chimneys and underground cities there are lots of thing to see and to do in Turkey!

Camping whether by caravan or in tents enables visitors to see Turkey's hidden beauties; a country of small villages and charming provincial towns, a country wide open and unfenced, a country known for its hospitality and generosity.

Camping is a part of Anatolian culture. The trek up to the high mountain meadows in summer to escape the heat of the coastal plain is a nomadic tradition. These traditions have left strong impressions on modern daily life. The influence of this nomadic traditions can be seen in docoration styles for instance: Kilims were originally used by nomads.

Furthermore, medieval caravansarais are another symbol of this nomadic life in Anatolia. The Silk Road was passing through Anatolia; and caravansarais were serving as residences for those commercial travellers.

When we come back to today, many tour agencies organize trekking expeditions, river rafting and horseback trips for the travellers who like adventure. You can also rent fully equipped campers (caravans) in Turkey's major cities for excursions into the countryside.

Enjoy your trip!