The Turkish Government says it is learning from the mistakes of Spain and ensuring that its pristine and unspoilt coastline remains that way.

It has decided that the Spanish approach to building along the Costas is not the way they want to take their country onto the world market for investors of properties.

Rhiannon Williamson, a representative of international lifestyle magazine and investment information resource Shelter Offshore, recently told Hungarian news provider BBJ that Spain’s failure to put a cap on beachside development has led to resorts becoming blighted by ‘high-rise architecture.’

She said: “Turkey’s town planners are restricting the height and density of construction. This means that the beautiful Turkish Riviera will be protected for generations to come”.

Other benefits highlighted by Williamson included affordable property, growth in tourism, possible ascension into the EU, low cost of living and quality of healthcare.

Robert Nixon, director of UK Operations of Turkey property specialists Nirvana International, said: “We feel that this is a very important step on its way to becoming a prime destination for buyers of overseas properties.

“There is also the subject of land grab which has affected the lives of so many ex pats in Spain in recent months. By allowing build so close to the beach or on land not owned by the seller, the Government has permitted people to commit their life’s savings only to find it under serious threat.”

The Ministry of Forest and Agriculture in Turkey has issued a White Paper on guidelines and restrictions to be introduced by the local Municipals and Town Planners up to the year 2025.

These new proposals are aiming to restrict the intensity of construction generally. The White Paper spans all the major tourist areas which cover the Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines.

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