Is Turkey known for tourism?

Tourism in Turkey is focused largely on a variety of historical sites, and on seaside resorts along its Aegean and Mediterranean Sea coasts. Turkey has also become a popular destination for culture, spa, and health care. Since 2021, Türkiye is the fourth most visited country in the world.



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In 2021, Russia was the leading inbound travel market for Turkey based on the volume of tourist arrivals, reaching nearly 4.7 million visitors. However, in 2022, Germany took over the first place as inbound tourist market for Turkey, with roughly 5.7 million arrivals.

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Bodrum. When you talk about Bodrum, you mostly talk about the Bodrum Peninsula, rather than the city itself. Bodrum is home to some of Turkey's most luxurious hotels and resorts. Needless to say, it also attracts a high number of very rich businesspeople and entrepreneurs, who choose to live in the region.

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On average, a budget traveler can expect to spend around $30 to $50 per day in Turkey, EXCLUDING accommodation. However, if you prefer mid-range or luxury restaurants or engage in more expensive activities, your daily expenses will be higher.

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Turkey's previously booming tourism sector was gravely hit in the wake of a series of terrorist attacks and domestic political turmoil. The dwindling number of visitors has hurt connecting sectors, chopping off about one percentage point of GDP from the country's growth in 2016, according to a recent IMF study.

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