Luxurious Camping in Nature: “Glamping”
As vacation habits transformed during the pandemic, glamping surged in popularity, catering to those seeking a holiday beyond the traditional camping experience. A portmanteau of “glamorous” and "camping,” glamping typically features unique accommodations like creatively designed treehouses, safari tents, bungalows, and caravans. Unlike traditional camping, glamping offers a luxurious escape in nature with amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, plush beds, private bathrooms, and occasionally even private pools. While unwinding away from the city’s hustle and bustle, travelers can savor organic and local flavors prepared by talented chefs and enhance their holidays with activities like yoga classes and outdoor sports.
If you’re yearning for a holiday immersed in nature this summer but don’t want to sacrifice comfort, we’ve curated a list of standout glamping facilities in Türkiye that you definitely want to check out.
Campo Portakal, Photo: www.campoportakal.com |
Campo Portakal
Nestled in Antalya’s Çıralı, Campo Portakal offers the perfect blend of nature and seclusion for glamping enthusiasts. Encircled by mountains, this 2,200 square meter organic orange grove provides a serene retreat. Campo Portakal offers a variety of accommodation options, including two large tents, a Safari tent, a Bedouin tent, and a Bell tent, and each tent comes fully equipped with a kitchen that has everything the guests may need, from a dishwasher to a refrigerator, and dishes to utensils. Guests can bask in the sun and unwind on wooden verandas outfitted with hammocks and sun loungers.
Its position on the famed Lycian Way makes Campo Portakal an ideal spot for hiking aficionados as well. The site is also conveniently close to Mount Chimaera of mythical fame, known as “Yanartaş” among locals, the beach, which is a mere 3.5 km away, and the ancient city of Olympus. Adventurous guests can rent bicycles, go canoeing, embark on safaris, or explore nearby coves on boat tours, while yoga sessions are available for those who seek some rest and rejuvenation.
Longosphere Glamping, Photo: www.longosphere.com |
Longosphere Glamping
Nestled in the Iğneada Floodplain Forests in Kırklareli, Longosphere Glamping welcomes guests in a home-like atmosphere in a setting where blue and green meet all year round. Conceptualized by Yazgan Design Architecture, this eco-friendly glamping retreat harmonizes with nature without compromising modern comforts. Offering three accommodation options—Squirrel, Turtle, and Turtle Plus—the resort’s tents have been positioned without cutting down any trees, reflecting Longosphere’s respect of the natural landscape. Using primarily wooden materials and favoring natural, recyclable resources to minimize its ecological footprint, the resort truly embraces sustainability.
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool amid the trees and take part in a variety of adventure-filled activities like biking, UTV rides, hiking, and mushroom foraging tours. Local flavors prepared with regional products enhance the experience, and periodic festivals and performances by popular musicians add a touch of entertainment.
Mona Glamping Caravan Suites, Photo: www.monacamp.com |
Mona Glamping Caravan Suites
Located amid tangerine and pine trees in Izmir’s Seferihisar district, Mona Glamping Caravan Suites provides a tranquil escape from urban life. Embracing the district’s slow and relaxed living (Cittaslow) concept, the facility is a short stroll from both the town center and the ancient city of Teos. It’s also close to Akkum and Akarca beaches for those looking to swim.
Mona Glamping Caravan Suites offers six uniquely styled caravan trailers (Classy, Country, Retro, Rustic, Hygge, and Ruby), a tiny house, and three glamping tents adorned in an Aegean style with lavender and cobalt blue hues. Guests can enjoy activities such as hiking, wine and olive oil tastings, and bike tours during the day. Evenings are perfect for music around the campfire, engaging conversations, and preparing meals that capture the essence of glamping.
Perdue, Photo: www.perdue.com.tr |
Perdue
Located in Faralya, a village near Fethiye, Perdue delivers a lavish glamping experience amidst olive and citrus orchards and pine groves. Its safari tents, set on wooden piers, boast private relaxation areas, hot tubs, and cooling pools made of natural stones. The strategically placed verandas offer breathtaking sea views and stunning sunsets, ideal for a serene retreat from city life. Perdue’s prime location offers numerous activities, including paragliding at Mount Babadağ near Ölüdeniz, rafting on the Dalaman River, and hiking along the Lycian Way.
Ventus Little Hotel & Glamping, Photo: www.ventushotel.com |
Ventus Little Hotel & Glamping
Situated in Seferihisar, Izmir, near Teos Marina and Sığacık Kaleiçi, Ventus Small Hotel & Glamping’s premises, consisting of three garden rooms, two terrace rooms and two dome glamping tents, are just a few minutes away from Sığacık and Akarca beaches. The resort’s concept is readily apparent from its motto, “We got lost in nature, and we found ourselves,” and what awaits visitors is a natural experience surrounded by orchards of various fruit trees, especially the famed tangerines of Seferihisar.
At Ventus Small Hotel & Glamping, guests can enjoy a nature-immersed stay filled with a variety of activities. Savor the flavors of organic foods grown right in the facility’s own gardens and chicken coops, have barbecues, or stargaze by the fire pits in the evenings for a magical holiday experience.