Turkey is top diving tourism destination
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Turkey has carved a niche in diving tourism and diving in the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts has attracted diving enthusiasts from all over the world, according to a local newspaper.
The market share of alternative tourism destinations in Turkey has expanded in recent years. The Turkish Daily News reports that fall offers perfect weather conditions in Turkey's diving areas and from April to November the visibility would be up to 30 meters. The shores of Turkey is said to offer the most beautiful underwater scenes and the diving enthusiasts are attracted by the Reefs, walls, drop-offs and caverns along the Aegean and the Mediterranean coasts.
The publication further stated that two wrecked warships and a warplane were deliberately submerged last year in the Aegean district of Mugla which is regarded as a move to boost underwater tourism. Since then, 150,000 people have dived in Bodrum's waters to view the underwater artifacts and the historical wreckage. Marine life in Turkey's shores also attracts divers and nature lovers. The Turkish Underwater Federation aims to attract worldwide interest in diving tourism over the next decade. The growth in the tourist trade in Turkey would make property investment a profitable venture for overseas investors.
The Turkish Daily News listed the top diving locations to be Kalkan, Aladar, the Bebk and Minnos rock islets.
Social BookmarkingThe market share of alternative tourism destinations in Turkey has expanded in recent years. The Turkish Daily News reports that fall offers perfect weather conditions in Turkey's diving areas and from April to November the visibility would be up to 30 meters. The shores of Turkey is said to offer the most beautiful underwater scenes and the diving enthusiasts are attracted by the Reefs, walls, drop-offs and caverns along the Aegean and the Mediterranean coasts.
The publication further stated that two wrecked warships and a warplane were deliberately submerged last year in the Aegean district of Mugla which is regarded as a move to boost underwater tourism. Since then, 150,000 people have dived in Bodrum's waters to view the underwater artifacts and the historical wreckage. Marine life in Turkey's shores also attracts divers and nature lovers. The Turkish Underwater Federation aims to attract worldwide interest in diving tourism over the next decade. The growth in the tourist trade in Turkey would make property investment a profitable venture for overseas investors.
The Turkish Daily News listed the top diving locations to be Kalkan, Aladar, the Bebk and Minnos rock islets.
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