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What is your favourite season to go on holiday?
Or another question: Are you a person of hot summer days or cool winter days?
Everyone's understanding of holiday or expectations from holiday are different.
For some, an ideal holiday means relaxing and evaluating seasonal activities, while for others, a holiday means enjoying history and nature and travelling.
Whatever your holiday preference, those who spend their holidays in Turkey or those who live in Turkey are very lucky in this regard.
Because it is possible to have a holiday in every season in Turkey and enjoy the history and nature.
Let's take a look at Turkey's most popular winter holiday destinations as we slowly approach the winter season.
Turkey is one of the most ideal addresses for a holiday.
Why? Because Turkey is home to many world-famous holiday resorts.
Especially in the winter season; It offers a great holiday experience with its pleasant winter sports, cosy city atmosphere and delicious food.
Here are Turkey's favourite winter holiday routes
Uludag, one of the first names that comes to mind when it comes to winter holidays in Turkey, has the distinction of being one of Turkey's most popular mountains and famous ski resorts. Uludag, which is an excellent option especially for winter holidays, offers very attractive alternatives for both professional skiers and winter holiday lovers with its white mountains, eye-catching ski slopes and modern accommodation facilities.
There are many accommodation options for every budget in Uludağ. In the region, you can benefit from all-inclusive options in stylish facilities, as well as more affordable accommodation alternatives where you can enjoy the snow and magical view.
Another attractive aspect of Uludağ is its location. Located in the Marmara region, Uludağ offers an attractive option with its proximity to city centres and transportation facilities. This famous winter holiday paradise, located right next to Istanbul and a short distance of 3 hours, is also an ideal option for short-term holidays.
Another important winter tourism centre in Turkey is Kartalkaya in Bolu. Drawing attention with its proximity to major city centres, Kartalkaya is an ideal holiday destination for both nature lovers and winter holiday lovers.
Especially the winter season, which starts in December and continues almost until March, is a period when Bolu is intensively visited.
There are also various ski slopes in the region. In the region where there are a total of 22 ski slopes, you can both ski and have fun with snowboarding. Of course, Bolu is not only limited to skiing and winter sports. The region also attracts great interest for activities such as nature walks, sledding and ATV.
Accommodation options in Kartalkaya are also quite varied. There are accommodation suitable for different preferences such as luxury hotels, chalets, hostels. Of course, it would be impossible to come to Bolu and not experience the world-famous Bolu cuisine.
Let's come to Palandöken, one of the most important winter sports centres in Turkey. The ski resorts of Erzurum Palandöken, the apple of the eye of Eastern Anatolia, have an important place not only in Turkey but also in the world. The season in Palandöken, where Turkey's longest and most challenging slopes are located, lasts from December to April.
Accommodation options in Palandoken are also quite diverse.
Especially the number of hotels offering easy access to the slopes is quite high.
Transportation to Erzurum is also very easy. It is possible to easily reach Palandöken by taxi or bus from the airport located close to the city centre.
Palandöken also offers a rich experience in terms of entertainment. Night clubs and entertainment centres are ideal for guests to have a pleasant time in the evenings.
One of the important regions of Turkey in terms of winter tourism is Kars Sarıkamış.
Sarıkamış, which is preferred by those who want a quiet and nature-intertwined holiday especially during the winter months, is famous for its fascinating forests and fresh air. The region, which also has Turkey's longest ski slope, offers a wonderful experience for those who want to watch the magnificent nature views while skiing.
Sarıkamış, which attracts attention from both local and foreign holidaymakers especially in winter months, has different accommodation options such as hotels, hostels and chalets.
Sarıkamış is famous not only for its winter sports but also for its forests, natural ponds, landscapes, historical and cultural riches.
Churches, mosques and other historical buildings in the region also offer visitors the opportunity to make a historical journey.
In short, every corner of Turkey is full of different beauties. If you want to accumulate unforgettable memories, have different experiences and renew yourself this winter, you can take a look at the winter holiday options in Turkey we have prepared for you.
If you want to have more information about winter tourism in Turkey; You can take a look at our article titled Winter Tourism in Turkey.
Turkey, of course, is not limited to summer and winter holidays. Those who want to make a short holiday plan for this autumn can take a look at our Autumn Route: Bolu.