In Russia, in May, they always prepare for the fact that five to seven days this month are devoted to various solemn events. Therefore, those who are not very thorough on vacation schedules often devote a week or two to travel. Holidays in Turkey in May are a good choice of pastime. This month there are lower prices, and there is no such intense heat. June Russian holidays are also a good time to travel to Turkey. Now we will talk about how you can spend time in this country for our weekend. In addition, we will give some tips on what interesting events await you in Turkey in other seasons.
Benefits of May Holidays
All nature in this blessed month blooms here. To spend holidays in Turkey in May means rewarding yourself with a wonderful sight. In the afternoon, as a rule, it is very warm - at sea you can swim and sunbathe on the beach. Good hotels are waiting for you in Alanya, Antalya, Kemer or Marmaris. At this time, mainly four-five-star ones work, and with good discounts. The holiday season has already begun, but there are still few people, and you won’t have to fight for sunbeds on the beach. In addition, this is a great time to visit different excursions. What else to see on holidays in Turkey in May? In Marmaris, for example, at the beginning of the month, a sailing regatta is held. This is an international festival dedicated to the Turkish fleet. The celebration lasts several days, not only at sea, but also on land. Everywhere are processions, concerts, competitions.
What is celebrated here in May?
May Day is not so much a public holiday as it is celebrated as the Day of Labor and Solidarity of Employees. Then, in large cities of the country, demonstrations and even riots are possible. So ordinary tourists, if they are, of course, not fans of extreme pastimes, should not appear in the squares. But there are other holidays in Turkey in May. For example, on the nineteenth of this month, the country celebrates one of its most colorful secular holidays - Youth Day. Indeed, more than half of the population of Turkey belongs to a group of people who are under thirty. This significant day is from the new history of the country. The tradition of this holiday goes back to Kemal Ataturk. But the Victory Day here is not celebrated by the indigenous population itself. But for vacationers it does not make any difference. Most of the major hotels operating in May at this time are mostly CIS citizens. Animators make special entertainment programs for them, and our compatriots make up the rest on their own. Fortunately, where the all-inclusive system works, there are no restrictions on alcohol.
What to do in June?
The sixth month of the year also pleases us with a four-day weekend. Holidays for the June holidays in Turkey - a sought after tour from travel companies. Although there are fewer days to relax this month than in May, you can even choose four or five days to stay in Antalya or Alanya. But an ideal option for the June holidays is a trip to Istanbul. The city from the series "The Magnificent Century" will reveal to you all its secrets. The Sultan's Palace, Topkapi, mosques and bazaars, all the splendor of the Ottoman Empire and the luxury of the European quarter on the other side of the Bosphorus, the tombs of celebrities, boat trips and Orthodox churches - you will be delighted with the trip. And what can we say about Turkish shopping! Do not argue much: Istanbul in June is what the most demanding tourist needs.
Other holidays in Turkey
In total, eight significant dates are officially celebrated in this country. Six of them are secular holidays. This is, above all, the New Year and Independence Day (celebrated in April and, oddly enough, is dedicated to children). Then comes the already mentioned holidays in Turkey in May. Labor Day and the anniversary of the speech of the leader of the nation in front of youth. In August, the Turkish Victory Day is celebrated. We are talking about the war of independence in 1922 and the victory at Dumlupynar, when Ataturk's army defeated foreign troops. In October, the whole country gathers for Republic Day, proclaimed in 1923.
Religious holidays in Turkey 2014
Of the significant days in the country, the traditional dates of the Muslim calendar are colorfully celebrated . In July, all adherents of Islam observe strict fasting. No one has anything before sunset, namely, until the fourth namaz (around nine in the evening). The end of Muslim fasting is celebrated for four days. This year, this holiday falls on July 27-30 and is called "sheker-bayram." It begins in the afternoon on Sunday, and most importantly the fun falls on the second day. Tourists should know these dates not only to observe how the celebration occurs, but also because the operating hours of various institutions, including government agencies, can change. In October this year, another religious action is expected, which falls at the end of the holiday season. This is Kurban Bayram, the feast of the sacrifice of Abraham. It will be celebrated from the fifth to the seventh of October, lasting three days. Religious holidays in Turkey should not scare away tourists. On the contrary, this is a great opportunity to take a closer look at local life. For example, during evening meals during the month of Ramadan, curious foreigners can be invited to dinner (iftar) by almost strangers. This is one of the Muslim traditions when charity should be demonstrated.