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Marmara Region whose name has been derived
from the Marmara Sea is Turkey’s most visited tourist destination.
It is known for its lush green meadows and olive graves which make
the place the most near to nature.
Turkey’s Marmara Region is a place that must surely be visited for
enjoying holidays and exploring its cultural heritage. The weather
here in summers is hot and cold in winters. This place is perfect
for those who are the nature lovers.
Surrounded by the Black Sea, the Marmara Region which lies close to
Europe is Turkey’s most loved tourist spot. People from all over the
world every year love to come and explore the beautiful areas of
this region rejoicing their holidays to a great extent.
The Marmara Region covers the northwestern nook of Turkey,
representing total 8.5 percent of the country’s area having 67
square km land. It is almost located at the joining point of Europe
and Asia. It hosts a large number of tribes along with their
civilization that is spread all over the region.
If you happen to visit turkey, then don’t miss seeing the Marmara
Region. It must be said that this region is such a location that not
only creates history of the city itself but the natural beauty of
the place is also of no match. The Bosphorus which is surrounded by
green groves also has amazing shores along the Marmara Sea. The
middle of the region contains small islands and a big sea. The
features of sea are similar to that of the Black sea in the north
side along with a bit of the influence of the Mediterranean climate
from the south side. The rainfall ratio here is high because of
which this region is rich in a large variety of fruits. In winters,
the region is beautified with snowfall.
One of the most renowned mountain which is also known as turkey’s
main peak is Uludag. Many of the people who visit turkey come here
for its ski-resorts. Below the Uludag peak, Bursa is located which
is a dense green forest having a number of meadows and mountains. It
is also a place that has historical importance.
Marmara is not a region of altitude. It mostly has plateaus and
valleys with low altitudes. A few important lakes and rivers are
also located in this region. Thrace which is a land that borders
Bulgaria and Greece has sunflower fields and vineyards. The olive
groves on the other hand are found in Balikesir. The Marmara region
is rich in the production of agricultural goods like sunflower,
sugar beads, wheat, vineyards, rice, and olives. This region
contributes in providing 73 percent of sunflower and 30 percent of
corn to the nation. If you have come to turkey, visiting the the Kus
Cenneti park would be a great idea. It is a park that is known to be
bird’s paradise. Almost 200 species of birds are living here.
As the Marmara region is located near Europe, it enjoys a number of
trade benefits. With the Trans-European motorway, the Dardanelles
and Bosphorus straits passing through various seas have helped
Turkey in promoting tourism, commerce and industry.
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Though the very first inhabitants of this region were the
Indo-European people but still it is known by the area of the
inhabitants of Greece of the ancient time. The famous city of Troy
was a part of this region.
Istanbul is the center of the Marmara region with its historical
interest and beauty. It is butted by the horn-shaped Bosphorus
Strait, which is lined with green groves and also endowed with the
lovely shores of the Marmara Sea. The red sunset at Bosphorus is
amazing. A visitor can enjoy a restful view of the Eyup Camii while
sitting on the hilltop at the Pierre Loti Cafe. This strait was a
major center for the navies of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires.
Marmara Island found its fame starting with the Roman Empire because
it had vast amounts of marble to quarry and this fact didn't escape
the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires. Located in Marmara the Uludag is
a major mountain peak and the highest in this region. Highly
frequented ski resorts are located here. The Green Bursa sets at the
bottom of this mountain and is a palatial forest. The bird sanctuary
for more than 2000 bird species, in the Kus Cenneti National Park is
in Marmara. Vineyards just like in ancient times are located here
combined with sunflower plantations that together are quaint and
lovely. There are abundant fruit orchards in Marmara, which it is
also known for. The shoreline of the Marmara Sea is dotted with a
plethora of resorts and beaches.
If you are in search of a holiday destination in Turkey, then this
place will be the best place to have a great time. There are a
number of locations here that are worth visiting. Nature lovers will
be impressed by the beauty of this place for sure. When it comes to
tourism, Turkey’s Marmara region is a place worth visiting. Many
tourists from across the world each year come here and explore the
best places of the region. You can find the best resorts here in
this region. The olive groves and vineyards here are worth seeing.
They sure give a pleasing view to the eyes.
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