For the complete report from FreshPlaza click on this link
Turkey: Orange groves set the scene for Antalya's new land boom
Turkey's southern Mediterranean tourist hotspot, Antalya, is undergoing a transformation worthy of one of Europe's most popular destinations for retirees and tourists, shifting its reliance from a community banking on orange groves to a cosmopolitan city that thrives on the sale of mortar and real estate. A favorite among German tourists, Antalya offers year round sunshine, views of the Toros Mountains, long beaches and ample fresh produce. The foreign communities have made their mark on the city that doubles in population during summer. With pastry shops baking apple and cherry pies to suit northern European tastes and churches opening their doors to various nationalities, the foreign imprint runs even deeper than the real estate developments sweeping across Turkey's coastline. Muharrem and Katie Küçükerdoğan settled in Antalya when they retired at the age of 55 fifteen years ago to enjoy their sunset years in the happiness of a warm coastal climate and culture.
Leaving two daughters behind, Muharrem and Katie were some of the pioneers of Europe's new ageing population to seek sunny, bargain retirement property in Antalya and throughout southern Turkey. Fifteen years ago when their two-bedroom apartment cost YTL 35,000 hardly any other foreigners lived in Antalya. Muharrem now hangs out on his street helping local business owners run errands, talking to the locals and giving directions to tourists. Katie enjoys cooking and long walks in the sun. She said the asthma that gave her trouble in Sweden no longer ails her. Muharrem explained that retiring in Antalya is easy for Europeans.
No comments:
Post a Comment