23-Day Motorhome Trip Through Turkey

Petrol Ofisi has concluded its large-scale campaign with 3,877,761 participants. The draw, held on June 9, 2026, under the supervision of the National Lottery Administration, awarded a 2026 BMW 520i Sedan Edition M Sport, two Bianco Activ 560 SKM caravans, three 2026 BMW F 800 GS motorcycles, 20 prizes of 100,000 Turkish Airlines miles, and hundreds of fuel vouchers worth 10,000 TL. Winners must submit applications by June 30, 2026; reserve winners by July 15, 2026.

Ortsan Outdoor introduced the Mini House Caravan, which measures 4 m long and 2.1 m wide when folded, and expands to nearly triple its living space from 8.4 to 20 sq m via remote-controlled side walls that fold down 90 degrees. The unit includes a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, climate control, and a 200-L fresh water tank. Pricing starts at TL 890,000 (approx. $19,225).

Amendments to Law No. 5403 in Turkey have banned unauthorized construction on agricultural land. Containers, prefabricated houses, and wheeled tiny houses now require official permits. On plots under 5,000 sq m, any construction is prohibited; on larger plots, only 5% of the area (max 250 sq m) may be built upon, with a 5 m setback from neighboring boundaries and 10 m from roads. Violations are monitored via satellite and weekly drone surveillance.

The article describes three natural remedies to repel ants from a motorhome: turmeric, cloves, and red chili powder. These spices target the insects' sense of smell without harming human health or the environment. They should be sprinkled at potential entry points such as thresholds, windows, wheels, and support legs.

In Karasu (Sakarya), concrete was poured on 32 Evler beach to create a caravan parking area, sparking public outcry. Sakarya Metropolitan Mayor Yusuf Alemdar stated that pouring concrete within the coastal line is prohibited and constitutes a crime, promising an investigation. Representatives from three parties (Felicity Party, New Welfare Party, CHP) condemned the project, arguing it contradicts claims that beaches belong to the public and calling for relocation to wooded or non-central areas.

In Karasu district (Turkey), representatives of three political parties — CHP, Saadet Partisi, and Yeniden Refah Partisi — jointly objected to concrete works on 32 Evler beach, where a motorhome parking area is planned. They argued that placing the parking on Karasu's unique sandy beaches is a mistake and demanded the project be moved to a forested or less central area. Critics also highlighted the contradiction between claims that the coast belongs to the public and the introduction of paid usage zones.