As we show here, Turkey truly has it all.

Do you want to feel as though you’ve landed on another planet? Greetings from Cappadocia. Want to create a truly captivating Instagram feed? Pose for a picture on Pamukkale’s terraces of pristine limestone. Want to experience the tranquility of an island without cars? Travel to the lovely Buyukada. 

Our list of eleven reasons to visit Turkey for your next vacation includes some of these show-stoppers. Even the most jaded of travelers may experience wanderlust after reading this list of locations to go.

You have a plethora of options for hotels that welcome families. 

There are several family-friendly hotels in Turkey, but none compare to this one. You’ll feel as though you’ve entered another universe at Hillside Beach Club, which is tucked into the slopes of a gorgeous natural cove close to Fethiye. One of the top kids clubs in the world, it is excellent for families. For children, there are slides, shady pools, and creative activities; for pre-teens, there is a basketball court, water polo, a hot tub, and an Xbox. Adults will adore the two adult-only beaches, the beachside nightclub, and the Balinese-inspired spa that is located in a treehouse. A highlight is the sunset trip aboard a classic Turkish yacht, as well as the nighttime floating cinema on pontoons in the harbor. Excellent food is served at the all-inclusive resort’s private restaurants, which also offer adult-only dining options in incredibly romantic settings by the water.Views of the Bosphorus Strait are magnificent.Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait offers stunning views, and the Ciragan Palace Kempinski provides a great vantage point from which to take it all in.The hotel, which was once an Ottoman-era Sultan’s palace constructed in 1840 and is adored by both locals and famous people, offers magnificent views of not one but two continents, Asia and Europe.Whether relaxing in their opulent quarters, strolling around the meticulously maintained riverbank gardens, splashing around in the outdoor infinity pool, or drinking a cocktail on the terrace, guests are sure to be mesmerized.

On the island of Buyukada, which is car-free, you can go back in time.

Technically a remote neighborhood of Istanbul, Buyukada is only a half-hour ferry ride away. Visitors are greeted here, however, by the sound of seagulls and the clip-clop of horses on cobblestones rather than the metropolitan noise. 

As automobiles are not allowed and all transportation is by horse-drawn carriage, the island’s dilapidated homes, stone terraces, and louvred shutters give the impression that you have traveled back in time. Take a ride through the abandoned home that once belonged to Buyukada’s most well-known resident, Leon Trotsky, from the main plaza. 

Visit istanbultouristpass.com for directions to the island.

In Cappadocia, you’ll feel as though you’re on another planet.

Cappadocia, which is located on a plateau north of Turkey’s Taurus Mountains, has an alien-like atmosphere.

The odd spires and cones made of soft volcanic rock, as well as the churches and homes carved into the slopes, adorn the scenery of the area.

Lonely Planet calls the geography “fantastical” and notes that the “most famous sights” are the fresco-adorned rock-cut chapels of Goreme Open-Air Museum and the underground refuges of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli. 

Argos in Cappadocia is a noteworthy option for housing. A hideaway near the historic village of Uchisar, it offers beautiful views of hot air balloons floating at daybreak and was built from the remnants of a 2,000-year-old monastery.

Gocek lets you live like a jet-setter.

Gocek emerges from a background of mountains covered in forest, lovely islands, and market towns. 

Gocek, which was formerly ravaged by pirates, subsequently developed into a hub for Ottoman traders. The area now attracts wealthy Turks and jet-setters on superyachts every summer. 

Although Dalaman Airport is only 20 minutes away, the area is peaceful, with the only sounds being fishermen dragging in their catch and the lazy clanging of metal on masts.

Visit the Q Lounge at D Resort Gocek in the evening after taking a group day cruise on one of the boats lining the harbor for about £50 per person. The beachy-cool night spot is perched on a hill and offers panoramic island views, fantastic cocktails, and extraordinary sushi.