Turkey is not only a major tourist destination with it's natural and cultural riches, but also an untapped resource for filmmakers and movie producers who are looking for new filming locations for their projects.
We are a video production company in Turkey and we provide full-scale production services for filmmakers and TV networks visiting Turkey.
Today, we wanted to put together a wide list of filming locations in Turkey to consider for your next film.
We have created another post spesifically for film locations in Istanbul, if you are planning to visit the largest, and yet most famous city in Turkey.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding filming in these (or any other) locations in Turkey, for budgeting or for filming permissions.
Mount Nemrut, Adiyaman
Located in the South East Turkey and famous with it's iconic disembodied stone heads, Mount Nemrut offers outstanding visuals.
Fethiye, Mugla
Turkey has some of the best beaches in Europe and Fethiye is definetely one of them. The beach hosts many TV commercials every year during spring.
Gölcük Nature Park, Bolu
Only 3 hours drive away from Istanbul, Gölcük Nature Park is a hidden gem for film production. The lake surrounded by lust green forest and film friendly staff make it a perfect location for a shoot.
Uzungöl, Trabzon
Another nature park in the South West of Turkey. It's worth consideration thanks to easy access from the city of Trabzon.
Sirince, Izmir
Sirince is a small town near Izmir, popular with the architecture of it's houses. Already popular with local film crews, it still lacks the attention of foreign film producers.
Sumela Monastery, Trabzon
If you are the producer of the next Harry Potter movie, you've got yourself one hell of a location located in Turkey's Black Sea region.
Tuz Gölü, Aksaray
The lake not only produces 60% of the salt consumed in Turkey, but also makes an interesting option forproducers who are looking for a place to film a TVC or music video.
Sultanhan Kervansarayi, Aksaray
Only about a hundred kilometers south of Tuz Gölü, you'll reach Sultanhan Kervansarayi, built during the 13th century by the Seljuks, worth checking out.
Perge, Antalya
One of many archaelogical sites around South West of Turkey, this one dating back to 1000 BC.
Pergamon, Izmir
Another ancient site, this time near Izmir. Many remains are still available to see except for the famous Pergamon Altar, which is expected to stay under restoration until late 2019.
Pamukkale, Denizli
One of the most impressive locations in Turkey, Pamukkale is located in the South West of Turkey, near the city of Denizli.
Olympos, Antalya
An addition to the fascinating shores of Antalya province, Olympos hosted many movies in the recent past.
Marmaris, Mugla
An Aegean coastal town in Turkey, Marmaris offers easy access and a beautiful landscape.
Mardin
Mardin is a major city in South East Turkey with a totally unique city view and film friendly environment.
Kursunlu Waterfalls, Antalya
Located in the midst of a pine forest of an amazing view, Kursunlu Waterfalls is one of the main tourist attractions of Antalya province.
Köprülü Kanyon, Antalya
Another exceptional location that Antalya hosts, perfect place for producers looking to film extreme sports.
Kemer, Antalya
Probably the most popular beach town in Antalya, available for shoots during spring and early summer.
Kaunos, Mugla
With a history dating back to 9th century BC, Kaunos is one of it's kind for those who look for a mystic backdrop.
Cappadocia, Nevsehir
From fashion shoots to music videos, famous Cappadocia hosted many film crews throughout years, including Palme d'Or winner Winter sleep and Ghost Rider starring Nicolas Cage.
Ishak Pasha Palace, Agri
An almost castle like palace situated in the very East of Turkey, looking over the town of Dogubeyazit.
Ilgaz Mountains, Cankiri
With the advantage of it's relatively easy-to-access location in the western Black Sea, Ilgaz is the go to location for any mountain filming in Turkey.
Hasankeyf, Batman
Located along river Tigris, Hasankeyf in the South East Turkey has a lot to offer for visiting filmmakers.
Göbeklitepe, Sanliurfa
Göbeklitepe is the most recent yet popular discovery of archaeologists in Turkey. The location probably hosts more documentary crews than tourists at the moment.
Ephesus, Izmir
We have hosted multiple film crews from all over the world for filming in the ancient and beautiful Ephesus, located only 100 kilometers south of Izmir.
Cumalikazik, Bursa
Cumalikazik is a tiny village near Bursa, ideal for filmmakers looking for a remote village setup.
Bozcaada, Canakkale
One of only two islands that Turkey has on Aegean Sea, Bozcaada offers remote beaches, a windfarm, beautiful wineyards and an ancient castle.
Bodrum, Mugla
By far the most popular coastal town of Western Turkey, Bodrum is a popular spot for all kinds of TV commercials and dramas.
Balikligöl, Sanliurfa
If you happen to have a film set up in the South East of Turkey, you might also want to take a look at Balikligöl in Sanliurfa province.
Anzer Plateau, Rize
Located between the green hills of Rize, Anzer is a great location for filming only during summer, since it's mostly covered in heavy snow during winters.
Amasya
A small coastal city by the Black Sea, Amasya is a film friendly city with it's people and environment.
Akdamar Island, Van
A tiny, unique and not very well known island on the Lake Van, but has a nice landscape which is worth a mention for this list.
Alacati, Izmir
Mediterrenean shore town with old narrow streets. It's also the windsurfing capital of Turkey.
Amasra, Bartin
A small coastal town in Western Black Sea region with a unique landscape.
