About Baklava, Turkey’s Most Popular Dessert.

Hardly a celebration goes by in Turkey without a tray of baklava being passed around, and hardly a yacht leaves port without ordering a selection of this indulgent treat with their provisions. Baklava is well-loved throughout the Middle East, Balkans and Mediterranean. Its thin layers of pastry and nuts, all soaked in sweet sugar syrup, is delicious and oh so naughty for the waistline – but we all deserve a treat occasionally! Here's all you need to know about Turkish baklava...

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The Best Street Food in Turkey

You may be lucky and have a great superyacht chef on board, but we're pretty sure even chefs are partial to a decent street-side snack occasionally - especially after a boozy crew night out. Luckily no one will go hungry in Turkey! Turkey is well known for its takeaway and street cuisine, and despite popular belief, there's far more than doner kebabs available if you're after a bite on the run. Here's a look at some "must-try" street foods in Turkey.

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The Buzz About Turkish Honey

Honey, or 'bal' as it's known in Turkey, has been around for thousands of years and is known for its great taste and medicinal benefits. Turkish honey is some of the best in the world, and there are many different kinds, from common pine and flower varieties to speciality citrus, chestnut and lavender variations. If you love this golden nectar, you are spoilt for choice in Turkey as even the world's most prized honey comes from the mountains of Sile, selling for more than $12,000 a kilo...

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The Fine Restaurants in Alacati and Cesme

Forbes described the quaint fishing town of Alacati near Cesme as “the best-kept luxury travel secret on the Mediterranean”. Conde Nast said, “a smart new crowd is heading to the tiny Turkish village of Alacati, where the galleries, beach clubs and food scene make it summertime’s coolest spot” – so it’s safe to say Alacati is worth popping on the itinerary...

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Tasty Turkish Vegan Dishes

Recent years have seen many people shift from eating animal products in favour of a plant-based diet. However, for some, removing meat, fish, eggs and dairy from meals may seem to limit choice, and those not familiar with vegan food often believe the diet to be limited, bland or tasteless. Thankfully, in Turkey, that's not the case as many of the countries most well-loved dishes are vegan – they highlight the fabulous local vegetables, fruits, nuts and plant-based proteins available from the local producers and farmers markets...

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All About Turkish Olives and Olive Oil

Turkish olives and olive oil play a significant role in the Mediterranean diet and local cuisine. The warm climate in Turkey is ideal for growing olives, and some even say the first olive tree was found in central Anatolia, so it should come as no surprise that they appear in one form or another at most meals in Turkey. Almost all chefs sing the praises of olives or a good drizzle of olive oil, but with so many varieties on offer in Turkey, it's hard to know which is best.

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The Best Restaurants in Turkey

During the pandemic, the global tourism and hospitality industries suffered considerably, so it seems the right time to support our fine local chefs and restauranteurs. Turkey is full of incredible haunts with an unwavering dedication to all things delicious, so here's a look at a few of the best restaurants in Turkey...

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A Brief Guide to Turkish Cheese

Melted, grated, sliced or diced, cheese is well-loved the world over by people of all ages. Turkey isn’t a country known for its cheese, but believe us, there’s an incredible variety available. Here’s 360 Yachting’s brief guide to Turkish cheese...

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Things to know About Turkish Coffee

Turkish coffee is seen as far more than a caffeine hit or a social drink. In Turkey, it's a beverage deeply woven into local culture and tradition. If you're partial to strong black coffee, give Turkish coffee a go - you never know, you may even find a local to read your fortune from the cup when you've finished!

onur.ozgey2022-05-23T13:21:33+03:00CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE, FOOD AND DRINK|

The Wonderful Variety of Turkish Bread

Bread, known as ekmek in Turkey, plays an integral part in Turkish culture and cuisine. It's a food with no social standing, enjoyed by all walks of life. Freshly baked Turkish bread is a delight and the ideal accompaniment for Turkish dishes, which is one reason why the variety of bread on offer led Anatolia to be known as "the breadbasket of the world"...

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Introducing Raki, Turkey’s National Drink.

Although Ayran was declared Turkey's national drink in 2013, raki remains the countries signature beverage for most. Sipped in good company for generations, raki is the drink many Turks reach for to celebrate or commiserate, and it has a fascinating history and a set of traditions on how it should be enjoyed...

onur.ozgey2022-05-23T13:23:19+03:00FOOD AND DRINK, CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE|

Do You Love Hamsi? (Turkish Anchovies)

Anchovies, or hamsi in Turkish, are little fish people tend to love or hate. Many assume anchovies are salty or slimy, that they come soaked in brine and crammed into cans – and that's a shame. Sure, pickled anchovies are ideal in many dishes. Still, fresh Turkish anchovies have a delicate flavour and deserve more credit, and here in Turkey they get just that as they are widely considered the national fish.

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