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Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Daily Mail
The secret island dubbed 'Turkish Maldives' with MUCH cheaper prices and crystal-clear waters
A beautiful island in Turkey has been described as the country's answer to the Maldives. Suluada, which means 'Water Island', sits off the coast of Antalya, one of Turkey's leading tourist destinations. Despite its proximity to Antalya, the island is completely uninhabited making it a peaceful retreat for tourists looking to escape the crowds. Visitors can reach the secluded paradise by taking a 40 minute boat trip from Antalya. Villa Plus says: 'Upon arriving visitors are greeted with a sight that seems straight out of a postcard. 'The island's coastline is fringed with fine, powdery white sand and the azure waters beckon for a refreshing swim.' It adds that the island has managed to retain its 'unspoiled natural beauty' with 'minimal development'. Suluada's crystal-clear water is a haven for wildlife with tourists in with a chance of spotting dolphins and monk seals. Suluada has two beaches suitable for swimming while visitors can also head inland to hike among olive trees A tourist 'Nadine M' writes on Tripadvisor: 'Superb beach. Beautiful landscape. Very beautiful beach.' 'Eliff' writes: 'Turkey's Maldives. Excellent sea. The water is perfectly clear. It's a must.' Suluada has two beaches suitable for swimming while visitors can also head inland to hike among olive trees. And plenty of Brits are choosing to holiday in Turkey this year. Research by holiday company On the Beach has revealed that Turkey is the most popular summer destination in 2025. It reports that bookings to Turkey have risen by 54 per cent in two years with Antalya one of the country's leading destinations.
Al Bawaba
14-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Indians call for Turkey tourism boycott amid India-Pakistan war
Published May 14th, 2025 - 06:24 GMT ALBAWABA - Indians recently flooded social media platforms, urging fellow citizens to boycott Turkey and its tourism over the country's alleged military support to Pakistan during the 2025 clashes with India. While a ceasefire has been reached between India and Pakistan, tensions are still rising on the internet. Pro-Indian activists also demanded the boycott of other Turkish products, including fashion, food, and appliances. Meanwhile, others took to social media to offer alternative countries to visit besides Turkey, with Greece rising in the charts. Among the products being boycotted are brands like LC Waikiki, DeFacto, Koton, Mavi, Beko, Vestel, Turkish Airlines, and many more. Indians call for Turkey tourism boycott amid Pakistan-India war — Vaishnavi (@vaishu_z) May 14, 2025 In response, Ankara's Department of Tourism released a statement assuring Indians that they are welcome to visit, further stating that the majority of Turkish citizens are unaware of India and Pakistan's recent diplomatic crisis. Additionally, the statement adds that it's safe for Indians to visit and that there's no reason for cancelling or postponing upcoming trips. Several Indian social media users took to platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter) and promoted tourism to Greece. A social media user wrote on X, "This is Greece. It's beautiful. It's the arch-rival of Turkey. They vocally support us, while Turkey supplies weapons to Pakistan to attack us. Travel to Greece, not Turkey. Give business to our friends, not our enemies. It's the bare minimum you can do for the country." Another added, "Those who go to Turkey and Azerbaijan are traitors to India. Just keep it in mind." The hashtag "#BoycottTurkey" also flooded several social media platforms in protest against the country. In response to the boycott calls, X user Ashok Swain wrote, "Two of the world's four most-visited cities are in Turkey. 526 Lakh tourists visited Turkey in 2024. Out of them only 3 lakh tourists from India. Before calling to ban visits Turkey, one must check the basic stat." © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
