Events

Anzac Day: Aussies and Kiwis gather for Anzac Day, marking the anniversary of the World War I Gallipoli landings (25 April).

For culture seekers: Come to the International Istanbul Film Festival in April, the International Izmir Festival in June, or the International Ballet Festival in Bodrum if you’re booking your Turkey holiday for August.

For yachters: Everything nautical is celebrated at autumn’s Marmaris International Race Week. You’ll see sleek yachts racing from the busy harbour.

Look up!: See colourful parachutes and paragliders in daredevil flights from Babadağ mountain for October’s Ölüdeniz Air Games.