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Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes that offers holidaymakers a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains and lakes. Turkey also has a magnificent history, and is a land full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years. If you spend only a short time in Turkey, you can see a lot of this great heritage. There is no doubt that one visit to Turkey will not be enough, and you will want to come back again and again as you discover one extraordinary place after another. All of the destinations, no matter how different, have one thing in common that the friendly and hospitable people of this unique country welcome you. Cheap flights and holidays to Turkey are available all year round.

Country - Turkey.
Capital City - Ankara.
Language - Turkish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Muslim.
Visas - 3 month visa is issued at port of entry for £10. Valid passport must have minimum validity of 3 months, 6 months recommended.
Currency - Turkish New Lira (Turkish Lira), about TRY 2.6 = £1 (TRL 2.6million = £1).
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Dalaman, Turkey.
Time Difference - GMT +2 hours.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours 30 mins.
Turkey Airport - Airports in Turkey are Dalaman (DLM), Antalya (AYT), Izmir (ADB), Istanbul (IST) Bodrum (BJV).

Driving in Turkey - In Turkey Traffic drives on the left. British licence is acceptable if hiring a car. Taking your own car to Turkey requires international licence.
Electricity in Turkey - In Turkey it is 220 volts. Adaptor required.
Turkey International Dialing Code - 0090.
Turkey Public Phones - In Turkey telephones are Coin and phonecard operated .
Turkey Mobile Phones - Turkey is covered by all major networks. .

Turkey Emergency Numbers - Turkey emergency numbers are 155 (police); 110 (fire); 112 (ambulance).
Turkey Health Risks - Precautions against hepatitas A, polio and typhoid recommended. Depending upon season and area precautions against malaria are also recommended.
Turkey Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Turkey - Turkey Banks open 08.30-12.00 and 13.30-17.00 Mon-Fri. Turkey Shops open 09.30-19.00. Office hours (government) in Turkey are 08.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30 Mon-Fri.

Public Holidays in Turkey - Public holidays in Turkey are January 1, 19-23, April 23, May 19, August 30, October 29, November 2-5.

Turkey Accommodation - Accommodation in Turkey will suit every taste and pocket ranging from five-star hotels to more modest establishments. Five-star hotel prices in Turkey are less than in most European countries. There are also motels with separate chalets, holiday villages on the coast and bed and breakfast accommodation. Rooms in private homes are sometimes available. Campsites in Turkey are clearly signposted. There are also facilities for young people and students.

Eating Out in Turkey - There’s no danger of you going hungry in Turkey it’s positively brimming with cafes, bars, bistros and restaurants catering for wide range of palates and pockets. Sit back in a taverna and watch with wide-eyed wonder as a seemingly endless procession of mezes are brought out to you. These hors d’oeuvre-like dishes normally comprise at least 15 or so delicacies such as pan-fried liver, garlicky yoghurt infused with coriander and borek, pastry parcels either rolled up like cigarettes or cut into triangles. Often that’s more than enough to fill you up but those with a bigger appetite will happily move on to mainstay of Turkish cuisine, kebabs.

Food in Turkey - The most popular food in Turkey is meat kebabs and mixed grills, stuffed vegetables and cabbage leaves, meat balls, yoghurt soup, baklava pastry of nuts and almonds. Drinks in Turkey include Turkish coffee, tea, beer, wine and raki.

Tipping in Turkey - In Turkey hotels and restaurants include service in the bill, a tip of 5% is suggested. Tip taxi drivers 10%.

Turkey Standard of Living - In Turkey a Bottle of beer TRY3.9 (£1.50), can of Coke TRY1.3 (50p), basic meal TRY26 (£10), good meal TRY39 (£15).

Local Festivals in Turkey - More than 100 festivals take place in Turkey every year. Along with the local festivals organised in almost every city of the country, international culture and art festivals are also held in major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya. Istanbul is the most important centre of international culture and art festivals and sponsored festivals. Whilst in Dalaman visit the opera and ballet festivals held from mid June through to early July in the Aspendos Roman Theatre near Side and Alanya, while the modern amphitheatre in Marmaris hosts ballet and pop concerts throughout the summer. .

Turkey Climate - The Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have very hot and dry summers, and wet, mild winters when the coastal towns more or less shut down between October and April. Winter in Istanbul and Cappadocia can be very cold with a dusting of snow. The peak tourist season is during high summer, roughly between July and September. From June the mosquitoes can be a problem. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, as the climate is still hot, but not unbearable. Eastern Turkey should be visited during summer as roads and mountain passes may close due to winter ice and snow. .

Tourist Information on Turkey
For more information about Turkey visit www.tourismturkey.org, www.allaboutturkey.com, www.cntraveller.co.uk.

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