Today there is an increased demand for Turkish real estate from foreign buyers. Far-sighted investors focus on the advantages of the Turkish housing market, the main of which are: favorable prospects for the economic development of the country, the opportunity to make money on rental and resale, loyal conditions for obtaining a residence permit and moving to permanent residence.
For investors, purchasing property abroad – a serious step associated with real investment risks. Without precise formation of goals, assessment of the reliability of investments, a proven approach to the search for an object and its characteristics, and the purchase procedure, it will not be possible to conclude a profitable deal.
Our clients interested in Turkish apartments have a number of questions related to living in a resort country. One of these questions concerns what heating is like in Turkey in winter and, in particular, in popular Mediterranean resorts. The topic is really relevant on the eve of the cold season, so we decided to devote our latest expert review to it.
Content of the article:
Winter in Turkey
Türkiye is located in the Balkans and the Anatolian Peninsula, washed by four seas. Climatic conditions vary significantly depending on the region of the country:
- coastal areas of the Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara Seas – Mediterranean climate;
- Black Sea coast – moderately sea;
- most of the state – continental;
- at an altitude of more than 900–1000 meters above sea level – mountain climate
There are regions where it is hot and sunny in the summer, and in the winter months it often rains and cool winds blow. At the same time, in the north in winter precipitation falls in the form of snow – quite normal. In short, the weather in Istanbul and Ankara is significantly different from the weather in Antalya and Alanya.
Is it cold in Turkey in winter? To figure it out, let's look at the weather by month:
December
The first month of winter – favorable time for relaxation at the ski resorts of Uludag, Palandoken, Sarykamysh and others. During the day it is quite warm in the mountains, the thermometer does not fall below +2…-1°C, at night it can get colder to -10°C.
On the Mediterranean coast the average air temperature is +15°C. There are storms at sea, and it rains quite often.
January
In most of Turkey in January, the average temperature is about +12…+15°C during the day and +7…+8°C at night. As a rule, this is the coolest month of the year.
In Mediterranean resorts the air warms up to +14…+15°C. The water in the sea is cool, swimming is not recommended.
February
The average temperature in Turkey in winter, in February, is about +12…+13°C during the day and +3…+4°C at night. Sea water is about +14…+17°C. At the beginning of the month, there is an increase in air humidity, a significant amount of precipitation falls, and a cool wind blows. At the end of February, the rains fall less and less, and are replaced by sunny, fine days.
Heating options in Turkey
Considering pros and cons of living in Turkey, many foreigners, quite rightly, pay special attention to apartment heating . After all, it’s one thing – relaxing in your apartment several times a year, and completely different – come to the eastern state for the winter.
Is there heating in Turkey? Undoubtedly. However, centralized heating of apartment buildings, usual for most countries of the former CIS, is absent in many Turkish regions.
This furnished 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2023 in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features two bedrooms, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 400 m, and to the city center is 250 m.
2+1
85 m²
11143
This unfurnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2023 in the Avsallar district. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
50 m²
11142
This 70 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022. It features one balcony and one bathroom, and is unfurnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The property is registered as an office in the title deed; residency and citizenship are available.
2+1
70 m²
11141
This 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 400 m.
1+1
45 m²
11140
This 50 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024. It features one balcony and one bathroom. It is unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
50 m²
11139
This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2017. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, one bathroom, and two toilets. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
2+1
110 m²
11138
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district of Alanya is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2010 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, two balconies, and two bathrooms. The sea is 550 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
2+1
105 m²
11137
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2022. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residence permit applications. The apartment has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,200 m.
1+1
50 m²
11136
This three-story, 220 m², 3+1 villa in Kargicak is delivered furnished and suitable for residence permit applications. It features a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a balcony, a terrace, and a veranda. Built in 2021, the villa is located 2,500 m from the sea and 1,500 m from the city center.
3+1
220 m²
11135
In the Kızlarpınarı district, near Cleopatra Beach, there are single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments, 2+1 and 4+1 garden duplexes, and 3+1 penthouses. The properties range in size from 65 to 501 sq m and are located on the first through fourth floors. The properties are delivered unfurnished and feature sea views. The complex was built in 2026. The sea is 600 m away, and the city center is 250 m away. The properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
65-501 m²
11134
This 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2024 in the Güllerpınarı district of central Alanya. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, and one bathroom. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. It is 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center.
2+1
85 m²
11133
from 190 000 €
These 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments, ranging from 73 to 176 sq m, are located on the eleventh floor of the Veliefendi neighborhood in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district. They are offered unfurnished, featuring high ceilings, spacious, bright spaces, smart home technology, and views of Çırpıcı Park. Completion is scheduled for 2028. The sea is 2,000 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. These apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
73-176 m²
11132
396 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts of 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1, ranging from 68 to 287 sq m, are available for sale. They are located on the thirteenth floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex is located in the Seyitnizam neighborhood of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, and construction was completed in 2026. The sea is 2,500 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. The apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11131
1 000 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts ranging from 68 to 287 sq m (1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1) are located on the seventeenth floor of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, on the Kazlıçeşme coast. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The complex was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11130
145 000 €
Single-level 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments ranging from 60 to 180 sq m in Veliefendi, in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, are offered unfurnished. The apartments are located on the fourteenth floor and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Completion is scheduled for December 2028. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
60-180 m²
11129
215 000 €
These 2+1 and 3+1 single-level apartments, measuring 110–140 sq m, are located on the twelfth floor of Veliefendi, in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul. The windows offer city views. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Completion is scheduled for 2027. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
2+1, 3+1
110-140 m²
11128
Single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments ranging from 95 to 211 sq m are available for sale on the fourteenth floor of a new project in the Ümraniye district on the Asian side of Istanbul. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The project is located on Akdeniz Street, 6,000 m from the sea and 1,000 m from the city center. Completion is scheduled for December 2027.
1+1, 2+1
95-211 m²
11127
In Mecidiyeköy, in the Şişli district of Istanbul, 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, and 4+1 apartments, as well as 4+1 duplexes, ranging in size from 55 to 444 sq m, are available. The units are located on the eleventh floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex was completed in 2026 and is ready for occupancy. The apartments are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, as well as for short-term rentals. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex
55-444 m²
11125
These 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, and 4+1 apartments, ranging in size from 66 to 250 sq m, are located on the 44th floor of Bomonti, in Istanbul's Şişli district. They are delivered unfurnished and feature spacious balconies and sea views. Construction of the complex was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m. These properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1
66-250 m²
11124
These single-level apartments, ranging from 69 to 413 sq m in size and available in 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1 layouts, are located on the twelfth floor of the Huzur neighborhood in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The project features spacious balconies and terraces. Construction was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1, Duplex
69-413 m²
11123
Real estate in Alanya, Antalya, Mersin and other resort cities are heated in several ways :
- Centralized heat supply. Central heating is available, for example, in some houses in Antalya and Mersin. Several apartment buildings, united into a residential complex by a common infrastructure or “site,” are connected to the boiler room. Natural gas and coal are used to heat buildings.
- Air conditioning. Heating in Turkey in winter using air conditioners – the most common way to quickly heat rooms. Literally all apartments in new residential complexes from the developer are delivered with high-quality split systems, which effectively help maintain a comfortable temperature in summer and winter. The main advantages of high-quality air conditioning systems are their efficiency, safety, ease of installation and use. Disadvantage – increased monthly electricity costs.
- Electric batteries. Installation of electric batteries – a good way to heat small apartments in winter. The convenience lies in the fact that, if desired, you can create a comfortable temperature in each individual room and at a certain period of time. For example, turn on heating appliances in the first half of the day in the living room and kitchen, and in the second - in the bedroom and children's room. Some owners supplement wall-mounted electric radiators with UFO-type heaters to heat certain areas of the living space.
- Installation of individual gas and electric boilers. To install the equipment, you will need a separate room, such as a storage room, or part of a terrace. The operation of the boiler can be adjusted depending on the desired temperature in the apartment. In some cases, owners agree and purchase one powerful boiler for several apartments or an entire floor.
When choosing real estate, we advise you to focus not only on how houses are heated in Turkey, but also on the quality of double-glazed windows, finishing, waterproofing, as well as what construction technologies were used in the construction of the building.
When choosing an object among the secondary ones, evaluate the air conditioning and ventilation systems. If regular cleaning and repair of HVAC equipment is not enough, consider purchasing new air conditioners. In practice, modern equipment not only works more efficiently, but also more economically.
When purchasing apartments from a construction company at the start of sales, agree in advance on the installation of heated floors in the premises. This heating method is today recognized by many experts as the most comfortable and financially profitable.
Summary
Turkish winter – a wonderful time of year when you can enjoy pleasant walks along the embankment under the gentle sun, explore natural and historical attractions without queuing for tickets, go shopping in multi-brand shopping centers and boutiques, taste the best dishes of traditional Turkish cuisine in restaurants, go skiing for bright emotions resort. To ensure that wintering in Turkey brings you only positive emotions, it is important to choose the right apartment by the sea and an effective way to heat it in advance. Contact Point Property and we will help you purchase an apartment where you will be comfortable living not only in summer, but also in winter.
This furnished 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2023 in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features two bedrooms, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 400 m, and to the city center is 250 m.
2+1
85 m²
11143
This unfurnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2023 in the Avsallar district. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
50 m²
11142
This 70 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022. It features one balcony and one bathroom, and is unfurnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The property is registered as an office in the title deed; residency and citizenship are available.
2+1
70 m²
11141
This 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 400 m.
1+1
45 m²
11140
This 50 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024. It features one balcony and one bathroom. It is unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
50 m²
11139
This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2017. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, one bathroom, and two toilets. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
2+1
110 m²
11138
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district of Alanya is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2010 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, two balconies, and two bathrooms. The sea is 550 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
2+1
105 m²
11137
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2022. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residence permit applications. The apartment has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,200 m.
1+1
50 m²
11136
This three-story, 220 m², 3+1 villa in Kargicak is delivered furnished and suitable for residence permit applications. It features a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a balcony, a terrace, and a veranda. Built in 2021, the villa is located 2,500 m from the sea and 1,500 m from the city center.
3+1
220 m²
11135
In the Kızlarpınarı district, near Cleopatra Beach, there are single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments, 2+1 and 4+1 garden duplexes, and 3+1 penthouses. The properties range in size from 65 to 501 sq m and are located on the first through fourth floors. The properties are delivered unfurnished and feature sea views. The complex was built in 2026. The sea is 600 m away, and the city center is 250 m away. The properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
65-501 m²
11134
This 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2024 in the Güllerpınarı district of central Alanya. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, and one bathroom. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. It is 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center.
2+1
85 m²
11133
from 190 000 €
These 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments, ranging from 73 to 176 sq m, are located on the eleventh floor of the Veliefendi neighborhood in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district. They are offered unfurnished, featuring high ceilings, spacious, bright spaces, smart home technology, and views of Çırpıcı Park. Completion is scheduled for 2028. The sea is 2,000 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. These apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
73-176 m²
11132
396 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts of 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1, ranging from 68 to 287 sq m, are available for sale. They are located on the thirteenth floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex is located in the Seyitnizam neighborhood of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, and construction was completed in 2026. The sea is 2,500 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. The apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11131
1 000 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts ranging from 68 to 287 sq m (1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1) are located on the seventeenth floor of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, on the Kazlıçeşme coast. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The complex was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11130
145 000 €
Single-level 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments ranging from 60 to 180 sq m in Veliefendi, in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, are offered unfurnished. The apartments are located on the fourteenth floor and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Completion is scheduled for December 2028. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
60-180 m²
11129
215 000 €
These 2+1 and 3+1 single-level apartments, measuring 110–140 sq m, are located on the twelfth floor of Veliefendi, in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul. The windows offer city views. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Completion is scheduled for 2027. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
2+1, 3+1
110-140 m²
11128
Single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments ranging from 95 to 211 sq m are available for sale on the fourteenth floor of a new project in the Ümraniye district on the Asian side of Istanbul. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The project is located on Akdeniz Street, 6,000 m from the sea and 1,000 m from the city center. Completion is scheduled for December 2027.
1+1, 2+1
95-211 m²
11127
In Mecidiyeköy, in the Şişli district of Istanbul, 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, and 4+1 apartments, as well as 4+1 duplexes, ranging in size from 55 to 444 sq m, are available. The units are located on the eleventh floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex was completed in 2026 and is ready for occupancy. The apartments are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, as well as for short-term rentals. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex
55-444 m²
11125
These 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, and 4+1 apartments, ranging in size from 66 to 250 sq m, are located on the 44th floor of Bomonti, in Istanbul's Şişli district. They are delivered unfurnished and feature spacious balconies and sea views. Construction of the complex was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m. These properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1
66-250 m²
11124
These single-level apartments, ranging from 69 to 413 sq m in size and available in 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1 layouts, are located on the twelfth floor of the Huzur neighborhood in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The project features spacious balconies and terraces. Construction was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1, Duplex
69-413 m²
11123
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