10 Essential Destinations of This Winter

Winter comes with the urge to hide under the blanket with a cup of coffee and a good movie. But this seaason is also a perfect time to explore new places. Winter is also the season to have adventures. Espeically with the first snow drop you get both gorgeous scenes and the cheeky thoughts of getting stuck somewhere to have a reason not to go to work. Besides, some places are better be seen in winter. Where, you ask. Here’s the list.

1- Uludağ

Placed between borders of Bursa, Uludağ is decidedly the most essential destination of winter. It offers you both rest and fun with various winter sports. Uludağ is the center of every winter sports you can think of such as skiing, snowboarding and snowbiking and the accomodations are plenty and top quality.

2- Kars

Kars is one of the most popular destinations of the last years and definitely deserves the reputation. Especially with your dream-like travel starting with the Orient Express some of the views will be stuck in your head forever. To be honest, winter in Kars is a bit harsh but to capture some of the beauties one has to take some risks. If you want to see Lake Çıldır frozen, for example, you have to visit Kars in winter.

3- Kapadokya

Kapadokya offers amazing views in all of the four seasons, we admit that. But to see it under the snow in winter is a different beast altogether. It is a unique pleasure that can’t be put into words to watch the hot air balloons fly through the white, snowy landscapes. In Kapadokya mulled wine and great views are best to be enjoyed in winter.

4- Kartepe

Kartepe’s best feature is its close location to İstanbul, you can even have an excursion. You can start the day with a tasty breakfast at Maşukiye and then reach Kartepe and enjoy the snow there. Depending on your mood you can spend the night or go back home.

4- Abant

Abant leaves us fascinated with its pastoral scene and colors every time we visit there as if it is our first time. Bolu is already a lucky place to have so many natural wonders, we are sure of that and Abant is the proof of it. When Lake Abant is frozen in winter it is so much fun to ice skate on the lake, you feel as if you’re in Central Park, New York.

5- Oylat

If you want to relax in hot thermal waters and renew yourself your choice should be Oylat in İnegöl, Bursa. On top of that Oylat has some of the most amazing landscapes in the country. Oylat is our suggestion for winter weekend excursions.

6- Eskişehir

Mostly populated with university students Eskişehir is quite alive in the winter months since it’s off season. That’s why it can keep its dynamic life in this season. Besides Eskişehir in winter feels like a European city. There are so many things to taste and to see.

7- Pokut Yaylası

Yes, Karadeniz in winter is harsh but as we said, some beautiful things require sacrifice. Wonderful nature, plenty of oxygen, a view with snow and fog... Pokut Yaylası is an essential address for those who want a short break to rest.

8- Hatay

For those who love to travel but don’t want to feel cold in winter this is the destination because the winters in Hatay aren’t like the ones we are used to. There so many places to visit and so much food to taste. If you are one of those people who live to eat your visit to Hatay will be unforgettable.

9- Yeşilyurt Village

A romantic setting and a fireplace... If this is what you are looking for in winter then Yeşilyurt Village placed in the base of Kazdağları is the right place for you.