Tahtakale is a small neighborhood just south of Eminönü Square. It’s one of the oldest areas of Istanbul and a great place for an authentic local experience.
The Beşiktaş neighborhood is the heart of the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. It’s a busy transportation hub with a few museums in the area. There are also some minor historic attractions.
The Vefa neighborhood of Istanbul has a few points of interest to discover. It’s a historic part of the Fatih district within the modern borough of Mollahüsrev, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Historic Areas of Istanbul, under the Süleymaniye Mosque and its Associated Component Area.
The Galata Bridge (Galata Köprüsü) spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It connects Eminönü and Karaköy.
The Bozburun Peninsula sits between the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas in southwest Turkey. It’s home to numerous coves and a few small towns and villages.
The entire Datça Peninsula is full of quiet little seaside villages, beautiful coves, and ancient ruins to explore. It’s still relatively undiscovered and a fantastic place to get away from it all.
The House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi) is a pilgrimage site on Mount Koressos in Turkey. It’s near the town of Selçuk and the ancient city of Ephesus, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Ephesus .
Vlahiana and Kato Asites are two villages in central Crete, not too far from Heraklion. They feature a tranquil atmosphere for those looking to avoid the crowds.
Agia Roumeli (Αγία Ρουμέλη) is a village in southwest Crete. It’s best known as the southern gateway to the Samaria Gorge.