TOP 7 Cities to Live in Turkey

Hey, guys welcome back. In this episode, we discuss the best cities to live in Turkey.
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09:48 İstanbul
The city of Istanbul served as an imperial capital for almost sixteen centuries, during the Roman, Latin, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. It has been one of the most important cities in the world since the beginning of history.
Today it is the socio-economic heart of Turkey. Life in Istanbul is very similar to life in any other metropolis in the world. But Nowhere else you’ll experience the diversity you find here in It’s colorful and vibrant streets.
07:48 Bodrum/Muğla
Bodrum is more than a city. It’s actually a peninsula. Which is arguably the most beautiful part of the Turkish riviera. It’s often dubbed as the Saint Tropez of Turkey. I can argue that it is times and times more beautiful, elegant, and livelier than Saint Tropez.
It is the only true brand that Turkey has. Which is kind of synonymous with the higher end of the coast. It used to be a Greek fishing village and have been inhabited throughout millennias. But in the past 20-30 years it grew into this mediterranean resort where Turks dream of retiring to..
Luxury yacht marinas, authentic shops, a year-round living, Major hospitals, international schools, and international airport and a variety of high-end properties, make Bodrum a highly desirable destination.
05:50 Fethiye/Muğla
Fethiye is also a port city on the Turquoise Coast. It's known for its natural harbor, blue waters and numerous rock tombs dating back to 4th-century B.C.
But for me Fethiye is all about nature and activities. To the south is the beach of Ölüdeniz also known as the blue lagoon, the Butterfly Valley is a designated nature reserve. Heading further inland, the Taurus mountain range provides a very dramatic scene thanks to the epic Lycian Way. The babadag mountain is perfect for paragliding. It’s the stomping ground of the people who’re into Yoga, meditation, and sustainable living. There are literally countless ports, harbors and marinas in the region as göcek is a great example for that. It’s a heaven for sailors. I mean you name it this part of the country has it.
04:30 Kaş/Kalkan
I wanted to categorize Kaş and Kalkan under the same banner as the towns are quite similar to one another. Two ancient fishing towns located at an immaculate part of the Turkish peninsula.; it is known for its white-washed houses, descending to the sea, and its brightly colored flora and fauna. It averages 300 days of sunshine a year.
Kaş and Kalkan have not been spoiled by mass tourism. They’re more sophisticated than the usual resort town, it appeals to people looking for more than a “sun and sea”. The ones who dare to experience what these towns have to offer need to be able to go the distance as the closest airport is more than 2h drive away.
But when both towns offer these amazing views it’s hard to pick one…
02:46 Antalya
Antalya is the largest Turkish city on the Mediterranean coast in its metropolitan area, located on Anatolia's southwest coast bordered by the Taurus Mountains.
I’d say it offers the best of both worlds. Its metropolitan living is adorned by gorgeous beaches, fantastic mountains, many smaller authentic towns with lots of history.
Antalya, like Bodrum and Istanbul, is an all-rounder. You can find just about everything you could possibly need for day-to-day practical living to the city's upper-scale lifestyle shining through luxury restaurants with the best chefs around the world and international brand name boutiques.
01:44 Bursa
The historic city of Bursa is located near Istanbul at the opposite end of the Sea of Marmara.
The fertile lands breeding various crops in the area and its famous Uludağ (which means Almighty Mountain), made it a coastal and Mountainous geographical environment with gorgeous views.
The region includes many industries, many schools, and Uludag University, in addition to exhibitions, theaters, museums, ballrooms, and famous shopping centers.
It’s also one of the most affordable destinations on our list.
00:10 İzmir
İzmir, Smyrna, my hometown, the Pearl of the Aegean…
Has over 3000 years of recorded urban history and up to 8500 years of history as a human settlement since the Neolithic period.
Izmir has countless natural beauties, as it is a city of sandy beaches, ancient cities, monuments, palm trees, boutique cafes, and many other attractions. After all the entire province’s population is close to 5 million.
What sets Izmir apart from almost all the other cities is that it is viewed as the most secular city in the country. I believe this is where you’ll find the most open-minded people per person. I don’t know if that statement even makes sense or not but you know what I am saying. It’s very very liberal.

[@zackgalante4899]

Man i have traveled to over 26 different countries and turkey 🇹🇷 is and will always will be my favorite.. one day when I’m retire i will buy a home there 🙏🏿 thank u Turkish people for your warm welcome

[@atifkiyani1303]

Wat about knowing turkish do we hafto learn to survive there

[@lovethemwhohatesu595]

The thugs have again started to do Vlogs. Don't buy property through them. They along with developer has cheated us for $ 90000/- They talk big, once you pay they will forget you.😢

[@Mergen9999]

@@atifkiyani1303As a Turk I can say that you can find a English speaking community however mostly especially in rural Anatolia people do not speak a second language.

[@pervinshaikh1319]

It's loud, it's mad, it's crowded and sometimes it's overwhelming, but Istanbul is one of the best cities in the world 💜

[@jawadsediqi9493]

Absolutely

[@haruyanto8085]

Istanbul is loud cause of cars, hopefully in the future with EVs and more bike-friendly and developing public transport infrastructure, Istanbul will improve

[@lighting.XHedits]

But the dogs in the Night 😱😱

[@elisharaniasuleiman8013]

"Istanbul is a magical seal which unites Europe and Asia since the ancient times. Without a doubt, Istanbul is certainly the most beautiful place of the world." - Gérard de Nerval, French writer, poet and translator.

[@Aranzahas]

Once it was like this but now invaded.

[@nellymellot8401]

Your English is very good. Actually is the best I have heard Turkish people speak. Congratulations, and I’ll like to live in turkey 🇹🇷 I’m from California retired nurse

[@Hannah-ck7ig]

I love Istanbul.I have seen all USA and Canada, some South America and European countries, but I love Turkey. Thank you it was great presentation. I stayed in Caragan Palace, the best hotel in the world.

[@bilalbek2760]

*Ciragan Palace

[@nabdurakhmonova888]

Excuse me why do you love more Turkey then the other countries?

[@carmentrabajo1007]

@@nabdurakhmonova888 hay suppose because is very cheap and safe at the same time

[@orhanturkoglu1982]

@@nabdurakhmonova888 lovely people cheap prices safe and nice atmosphere and people are nice and helpful many nice historical places and modern buildings in the same time and so on

[@Serkant75]

So luxurious

[@saif__abi]

Wherever you lived in turkey is just perfect you can find friendly people awesome nature 😊❤️👍

[@chrish.4729]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Al. The Turkish perspective is very helpful. Your video footage is fantastic too.

[@h1239]

Another excellent view into living in Turkey. Well done!

[@Just_passing_through23]

Beautifully put together Aladdin, love your videos buddy, definitely has given me much to think about as in where to buy and live in regards to humidity, summer and winter etc. Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@engrahmed7122]

I was waiting long time for this video. I needed a summary of the major Cities. Teşekkürler from London

[@innereclipse484]

thank you so much and yes the winner is Istanbul which is the most fascinating city on Planet ,i am so happy to have chosen this wonderful city to live😊

[@zeeadwander]

Wow 👍🏼

[@totochadaniel2657]

I agree with you . Istanbul is my favorite city in the world and I wish I could live there one day . She has the perfect mix between occidentale and Orientals culture that you think that they will not work together but some how they do

[@suhailshafi]

I think Ankara, Trabzon, Eskisehir and even Kayseri are also good cities to live in in their own right. Ankara on KZbin comes across as being super modern, Trabzon is replete with natural beauty with Eskisehir adorned with canals rendering it the Venice of Turkey.

[@v146824]

where is the sea? yea no thanks

[@omarZZQQ]

@@v146824 Trabzon has sea

[@neirasworld]

@@v146824 i laughed 🤣

[@v146824]

I prefer the mediterranean 🌊 I was settle for the Aegean

[@redx11x]

@@v146824 stick to the North Sea you caveman

[@mohammedameerperekar4904]

Since I arrived in Ankara a few days back, and its my first time in Turkey, was really expecting some info about Ankara but alright, keep going with the good work pal 👍🏼🙌🏼

[@peace200351]

nice informative video as usual , yes Istanbul is unmatched in the world because of combinations of factors related to its location , history, culture ,and diversity .

[@corinneisabella]

Great video 🙌🏼🙏🏼❤️ Thanks!

[@Diana-jr5yy]

Once again an awesome video, very helpful! Muchas gracias Aladdin...😃

[@pattiepepper6217]

Thank you so much! Great information!!! 💖

[@aliverveine]

thank you! really informative as always :)

[@drdeejal7672]

Thank you for this wonderful wealth of information and coverage. Dr. Dee

[@AladdinsTurkey]

Our pleasure!

[@guzelsooso1157]

I love everything about Turkey, amazing country with lovely people, love to settle down in this beautiful country , ❤

[@entertainmentreviewer24hou92]

Fethiye is my favorite and number 3 for Allatin but number 1 for me. Great topic for the video 👍🏻

[@sansanhorizon]

I just arrived in Istanbul 5 days ago and realize that many Turkish men are handsome. Rugged looks and manly. It's interesting to see one or two guys preciously carrying a bouquet of flowers. I am sure they treasure the person they are giving the bouquet to. The men look very rough but apparently they are romantics. My first impressions being here.

[@ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan]

Rugged look very important , period !

[@nomorenews]

Dont be fooled by the looks

[@isaiasnascimento7026]

Was there last year. Every corner i turned my jaw dropped. Some of the hottest Men in the world.

[@sm3675]

Weird flex but okay 😭😭

[@ajminxy]

Agreed. I've been so many times by now and it never gets old. First time was 2018. I was not prepared for the hotties. I was so sure that I liked a clean shaven man. Definitely changed my mind. I'm now married to a Turkish man. If he ever shaved his beard, may be grounds for divorce. Ijs. My favorite place in the world now

[@jeffstephen7959]

I still think Adana and Ankara shouldn't have missed

[@muhammadishaq3942]

Thanks a lot , Great efforts , very informative and interesting

[@ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan]

I really love contemporary architecture designs there in Turkey , exteriors and interiors

[@nazmul6143]

Very informative and useful. Thanks

[@tareqalmu883]

Agree with you on Bodrum and Istanbul. I lived and visited so many European cities and Istanbul comes on the top of my list . Good report

[@srdrmcnl]

Hell no, not anymore

[@MrDynamicMedia]

Aladdin great video it is so good to see the view from a Turkish person !! great work

[@saadianaveed1568]

As always.... Great video. 😊

[@monicasilva7296]

Love all ur posts. I cant to get back to Istanbul, thank you for all the great info. ❤❤❤

[@nass5964]

Mad respect for your honesty

[@alminakarim9097]

Wow amazing video and Also informative ✨💞🤗

[@nabdurakhmonova888]

Thx bro for superb video!😊

[@jotakanim]

Istanbul is unique. Nice video Alatin . Congratulations

[@SSGFL1]

Excellent video! Great job Aladdin!

[@robertdominicanrepublic]

Great video. I am taking my first trip to Turkey next year.

[@foodlover1211]

Very informative 👏and good style lovely explanation

[@afro-cubanunited8627]

Thanks for the video. Definitely, Istanbul is one of the most beautiful city you can live in. I’m in love with the city. I’m coming back in a couple of weeks.

[@afro-cubanunited8627]

Gracias por su comentario

[@asmrandrelaxation8187]

What do you like about Istanbul, didn't see anything yet. Old dirty homes everywhere

[@YtriaAnderson]

Finally I could return to Istanbul last October. Will keep coming back until I buy my property in Asian side. Thanks for these enjoyable videos.

[@CarolnaTurquia]

I’m watching… in number 3 already and offended bodrum hasn’t shown yet! That’s where I live and I think it’s the perfect “mix” between the beach and Istanbul 😅

[@CarolnaTurquia]

Ok I take it back hahahahhaha we are in number two 😎

[@kamrulhuda6976]

Wonderful video with various info about top 7 cities of Turkey watching on from Bangladesh sitting at my office after whole day long busy time having a lemon Cup of tea and dreaming me to visit Turkey specially Istanbul. Love to Turkey.

[@007supertime]

Only in Istanbul, you find the oldest Mosques, Synagogues, 3 different Churches on one street ,and after the service they all go to cafe and play backgammon, this is truly a city of peace for all religion culture and race, Turks sure kept the Old Ottoman tradition live and well , if I lived in Turkey I will gain 25 lb .Turkish food is superb, everyone should try Turkish GUM Ice-cream, they call it "Sakiz dondurmasi or Maras Dondurmasi" you actually chew it or cut it with a knife, LOL< ISTANBUL ROCKS PS> KUMKAPI Restaurants with Music, I was there was fantastic ,are you ever going to go there?

[@kitchentoolss]

It is really very interesting and informative tutorial. Watching. 💞💕💞

[@AladdinsTurkey]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@veerjanff5123]

Thanks for information💖💖💖

[@sR-kf9ib]

Your assessment is outstanding!

[@AladdinsTurkey]

🙏🏼

[@culturechris9471]

Great video!

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

Great content bro, definitely useful information when choosing a city to live in and explore in Turkey

[@Travel_livewithNnamdi]

Hey Solo how you doing, I also enjoy your videos🙌

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

@@Travel_livewithNnamdi Thanks, I'm doing great! I hope all is well with you 😃

[@levinawalsh2015]

Hey Solo😀. I definitely have my eye on Turkey 😉. Hope you are Well.☘

[@Travel_livewithNnamdi]

@@TravelingSoloLogs Yes Man, am good i will really like to stay connected with you on whatsapp.. How do i connect you? Are you back from the Greece ?😊

[@masaratkarakulak4519]

MaşaAllah çok teşekkür ederim Allattın 👍🎉Allah’a emanet olun 🤲🏻🥰

[@89chaak]

Awesome food and blue mosque. Very nice. Every marketplace. Good connections with other countries. Hammam. Beaches beautiful. Shopping. Masshalah

[@mayesha2864]

Any city of Turkey looks awesome to me

[@ADAMREES-GRITGYM]

Great video. Thankyou. If it helps for content generation…It’ll be cool to hear your take on cost of living in those different locations

[@AladdinsTurkey]

😍🙏🏼

[@meldita68]

I agree with your obeservations on Bursa. I love the city so much.

[@e-globalcoaches]

Best video E. V. E.R on this topic

[@Bellatutu1927]

Very nice thank you for the information and I was thinking Alanya but now I would like to see Fathiye also before I make a decision👍🙏

[@masoodali9048]

Hi.lovely I like to see like this beautiful city's information.thanks for sharing.

[@lailummasafi2353]

Amazing video

[@veerjanff5123]

Congratulations for 44k❤

[@MrOnemate]

British citizen here. I wanted to buy a house in turkey since 2017 but heard lot of fraud scam stories with forigners in property and in public places which made me back off besides turkey lira falling inflation Hih and Syrians are treated badly.

[@ozairo1427]

Useful information; certainly Istanbul is a wonderful city to live

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

If you can stand the traffic that is

[@chicago9458]

This guy is the best example of why "where to live" vlogs should be done by locals. A plus here is that he's also a pro multi-talented journalist. Simply awesome 👍🏾

[@AladdinsTurkey]

Thanks!

[@rangraj693]

You are just super bro..... 👍👍👍 Happy new year 👍👍👍

[@EmpireRules]

Wonderful video, as always! Totally agreed about Izmir! I was gobsmacked to witness how progressive and secular people are there. The view from the top of the mountain right out of the elevator looking down to the gleaming city with splashing waters on the horizon was breathtaking!

[@AladdinsTurkey]

😍🙏🏼

[@redx11x]

Shah there is even a gay bar for you

[@EmpireRules]

@@redx11x -I’m straight as an arrow but thank you for telling the whole world that you are a homophobe. Do you hate the Jews too? #ImyRedaRacist #ShariaPolice #VirtueSignaling

[@achmadpw1011]

Thank god Istanbul tops the list. Agree with you, no other city like it

[@naztaz3273]

I'm a British Muslim and love it. But love Istanbul too. Many people who are well settled in the UK are talking about holiday homes in Turkey. I love a multi cultural society but also love hearing the Azan and the freedom to practice my religion. Can u recommend some areas where there is a more practising community or less clubbing etc.

[@AladdinsTurkey]

Thank you for your kind words.😊 Well, you can hear call to prayer and practice your religion as you wish anywhere in Turkey.🙂

[@TVsez]

Pakistan...

[@mking7325]

@@TVsez Pakistan zindabad Insha'Allah Ameen ❤💯👍🙏

[@amazingvideos1700]

Konya is most conservative city bursa as well

[@amazingvideos1700]

Erzurum, sakarya and Kayseri. Rize also one of the most conservative city in Turkey

[@bornahomes]

best channel ever 🔥🔥🔥

[@shanawazkhan9231]

Southern and Eastern coastal settlements from Antalya to Istanbul seems to be most happening. Would You throw some light on Northern coastal settlements of Turkey. Also would love to hear about the happening and conservative interior settlements too.

[@570messenger]

Good job Thanks.

[@AladdinsTurkey]

😍🙏🏼

[@athermahmood5691]

Hey Aladdin nice to see you after a long time ,very informative video you have shared with us .but shaf about the other side I mean black sea specially Tarabzon?

[@katherinecabrera8079]

I loved Istanbul. I would definitely love to own some Real Estate there one day.

[@kellyting7674]

Thank you Aladdin❤ I agree with you!!!! Turkey , Turkish people ,... Istanbul definitely the most beautiful + interesting people, country and city of the world!!!!! I'm from Hong Kong, after living and travelling around the world the last 30 years ,last month I visited Istanbul & few other provinces in Turkey.....I'm amazed and obsessed to go back as soon as possible!!!! Love everything!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Andleebs1]

Aladdin awesome job covering top seven cities to live, keep up the good work

[@mickandtrudie]

Nicely done mate, loved the time lapse clips, if anyone knows the work involved in producing content like this we do, 🤠🙋‍♀️😍

[@deryayilmazchahid5134]

I love your chanel so much Mick amca 🤍

[@sef6894]

Mick ama you and Aladdin have convinced hubby n I to move currently in Australia and were more than happy to raise our kids in our own country thanking both of yas in advance

[@orithaiem112]

excellent. tnx

[@ruqaiyaalvi1463]

teşekkürler kardeşim..

[@haruyanto8085]

Own thing I love about Istanbul is it's geography, hilly terrain and a beautiful bosphorus between, the hilly terrain keeps some areas exclusively for pedestrians while the bosphorus helps keep the city cool

[@AladdinsTurkey]

Thanks for sharing .

[@mehmetburak8454]

you must be supported by the state. You making nice videos

[@khaterehlunden5136]

Thank you very much

[@hilifetravel8764]

Istanbul is the place one should retire. That’s why I have my second home in this beautiful city. Istanbul you have never disappointed me. ❤️🇹🇷🇵🇰

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

I would never consider it for retirement Too stressful and crowded but I left NY for that reason too

[@hellothere5721]

Thank you very much for sharing this video and making us informed. But according to things you mentioned about Bursa I've gotta say being consevative doesn't mean being less open- minded. Being open-minded is related to how tolerant and respectful people are not what they believe or follow. FYI..

[@firstmatador]

[@anissghayer6207]

Thank you, I was surprised that Marsin is not on the list.

[@AladdinsTurkey]

🙏🏼

[@ipad2clippssppss]

Enjoyed it, thoroughly Aladdin! Thanks!!! However, why skipping kitty Ankara? (smiles)

[@liftalya5306]

Wonder why he skipped Ankara, Adana and Konya. He probably they are boring.

[@dannystoelzaet3318]

Merhaba Aladdin's, I go this year on holiday in June, one week in Antalya, one week in Kas en one week in Fethiye :-)

[@Macsinvideo]

I am moving there in the spring❤

[@AladdinsTurkey]

Thanks for watching

[@daadirabbi]

I must admit that I love Istanbul I've been visiting for the last 10 years in Turkey quite a lot of cites boiy Istanbul what a place to be. Salute you from Somalia Aladdin.

[@AladdinsTurkey]

😍🙏🏼

[@Xusen_wajeer]

MashaAllah! Can you tell me why Somalis love Ankara? Is there any reason? I was curious

[@daadirabbi]

@@Xusen_wajeer I'm not quite sure why.

[@jasnatamez9444]

good video

[@sadiarafique2732]

Another amaizing city

[@naidaquintela8938]

I love love to live in Turkey, out side of Istanbul. where on weekends I can visit the city, than go here me to the nice quiet home. ❤❤❤

[@khallodah1]

thank you, beautiful report, appreciate it. which city produce more jobs than other, like top 3 or 5??? Thank you...

[@deborahrambarose3833]

Thank youbfor this video. It would be even more helpful if you included cost of living.

[@AladdinsTurkey]

Thanks for the idea!

[@christopherczajasager9030]

Had several days in authentic, very hospitable and multi cultural Antakya.A marvelous Byzantine museum..marvelous ambiance

[@corafairy]

You should be my guide , I'll be coming next month to Istanbul ( my Irani Russian mum is familiar with) but I'm not !! I came years ago to Izmir ( didn't want to leave) , no other place like Turkey , such rich history as well !! Blessings

[@AladdinsTurkey]

Hey , kindly contact this number for help [phone]

[@marianababa1005]

Thank you for the information. You have being talking a lot about buying,investing.... which is for younger generation.....Most foreigners like me prefer a place for retirement where we can enjoy the benefits of our labor....Can you suggest any good communities (retirement, peaceful places)to live??? No nursing homes please,just age wise....after 50. I personally prefer Antalya, Lara,Alanya...Have you considered building such complex with mini villas just for retirement??

[@simplife1344]

I agree with you regarding Istanbul...In İstanbul I feel I am in Turkiye!

[@miltonpallais9426]

Helo Aladding. Love watching your videos. Thanks for all the good tips. I will be arriving in Turkey in a couple of days. Where is a good place to go shopping for Clothing in Istanbul. ? Thank you.

[@AbdulkarimSalehYamani]

Thanks Aladdin for brief and helpful info about best cities to live in TURKEY. But I was surprised that your accent and language like native speakers and your hometown is Izmir, first time listen to a Turkish man speaks english like you. However I lived for months in Istanbul which is a metropolitan city supposedly have many people speaks good english.

[@mahmudteymurov439]

Aladdin I watched all your videos. Just Amazing ❤. I loved it Turkiye! Much much Appreciated!

[@jawadarif5676]

if o finaly get a chance to move to turkey Fethiya would have been my number one choice but because there don't have any international school , it had to be Antalya

[@mulk691]

Agree with you. I would like to retire in Fethiye. Salam from Scotland

[@DJIDroneTravel]

I love turkey hopefully one day I move there 😍

[@AladdinsTurkey]

Hopefully! 😊

[@DJIDroneTravel]

@@AladdinsTurkey great videos bro keep up the good work 👌