You have bought or are considering buying real estate in Turkey, maybe to help narrow down your search you should be spending some time soaking up the atmosphere in Istanbul. There is such a wide choice of ways to do this from visiting ancient monuments to drinking tea on a street corner.
Having real estate in Istanbul for an investment or home necessitates you knowing a little something of Istanbul and its people, and nowhere is better to learn this than at a local bazaar. One of the most popular bazaars to spend some time wandering around is in Kadiköy. This great market (bazaar) found on a Tuesday and Friday has been moved from its original home to a car park in Fikirtepe where it can now house up to 4,000 stalls. Despite the modern surroundings the bazaar stills sells in the traditional way and there is no better source for fresh vegetables, fruit and cheeses.

Breakfast at the Bazaar!

As any sensible purchaser you will have spent some time getting to know the process of buying real estate in Istanbul; now would you like to know how to have a free breakfast at the bazaar! Yes really, well as long as you like cheese!The variety of Turkish cheese is amazing and everyone should try a little. On a visit to the cheese stalls the vendors will willingly give you a taster sample, normally enough to satisfy most appetites. Try a few different stalls, tasting the fabulous Turkish cheeses and you will have had your breakfast and some fun eating it.
Buying real estate in Istanbul is not just about the building or furnishing of it, the lifestyle and quality of life is important too. Getting out and about is essential to knowing the place and the people, not only for choosing the real estate in Istanbul but for integrating with the area. A local bazaar is an great way to immerse yourself in the culture and atmosphere of an area and to get a taste for the cheese!