Shopping is one of the great pleasures of a trip to Turkey and the rich variety of the craft mean that it is impossible to resist buying. Main shopping resorts are Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya, Alanya, and Istanbul Grand Bazaar.
Unlike a European country there is a great range of places in which to shop in Turkey, from modern boutiques to colourful bazaars and bustling markets.
In virtually every instance, carpets, fine leather, precious jewelry, gold in particular are a better buy here in Turkey than they are in other parts of Europe.