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Turkey weather forecast and travel guide by Cheaperholidays.com.
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 Turkey Weather plus Holiday guide.
This Turkey weather and holiday guide, is an overview of what to expect when you holiday to Turkey, for specific resort information such as Marmaris or Bodrum ect see our holiday guides link just to the right.
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Currency: Turkish Lira. Scottish notes and Irish punts are not accepted for exchange in Turkey.
1.00 GBP United Kingdom Pounds = 2,327,544.79 TRL Turkey Liras which means a meal out goes from £3 upwards
Cost of Living: A meal in a restaurant is anything from 5mil Lire upwards £3.00, bottle of wine in restaurant 6mil Lire; bottle of wine in supermarket 3mil Lire, pint of beer 2mil Lire, ice-cream 2mil Lire.
Prices are approximate
For Turkey destination guides click here
Average Temperatures for Major Regions ( in * C)
Mar 13 Apr 16 May 20 June 25 July 28 August 28 September 25 October 20
Visas: Visitors to Turkey are required to pay a visa fee at the airport on arrival. At the time of printing, this fee is £10 [per person (including infants) for UK passport holders, payable in sterling. Scottish notes and Irish Punts are not accepted.
Change may not be given so we advise that you have the correct money. Non UK passport holders are advised to contact the appropriate embassies in London.
Getting Around
The essential thing you really need to know if you really want to enjoy Turkey is about the preferred mode of transport called a 'dolmus' (pron. doll-mush). This is an incredibly cheap (think local bus prices)shared vehicle that may be a car, taxi, transit van or something bigger, which runs along a wet route picking up and setting down people where you see blue 'D' for dolmus signs.
There will be a main 'station' in all resorts, generally with transport around the clock in high season and they may have a placard on the window, or you may need to ask for your designation. Generally the driver waits until it's full before departing, but if you have to cram in a little please do so politely, especially if there are women travelling with out a man or alone.
Eating and Drinking
The basic Turkish diet is very healthy with lots of fruit and veg and salads with yoghurt, and grilled meat or fish. A typical meal with be a 'Meze' where a selection of a dozen or more small dishes - humus, tabule, dolma - is served with bread. In many restaurants they will have the odd in a chillier and you can go and point at what you want. Eat in the 'lokantas' (tavernas) and you'll find really good value.
Local Interest and Culture
Ephesus and Pammukale are worth special visits but the Aegean and Mediterranean costs are rich in culture - in Bodrum visit the old Crusader Castle and the Roman and Byzantine remains at Side are exceptional. Wherever you are you'll almost certainly hear the call to prayer from the minarets - Turkey is a devout Muslim country, although in resort they are much more relaxed about Western habits you'll find an incredibly friendly welcome and good service.
Turkey holiday resorts.
Altinkum
A charming resort whose name translates as 'Golden Sands', Altinkum caters for its many visitors with superb hospitality, creating a relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of livelier resorts. At night Altinkum exudes life; with lots of bars and restaurants, and even an open-air disco!
Gumbet
In the past 15 years Gumbet has grown from a near deserted sandy bay into one of Turkey's most popular beach resorts, particularly with British holidaymakers. The hills stretching around it are now covered in square white villas and the beach is lined with hotels, bars and restaurants. The hilly little town centre behind the beach has its own 'bar street' where music beats out until the early hours.
Marmaris
Once a small fishing port, Marmaris has become one of Turkey's most popular tourist destinations. Located on the Aegean Coast, its town and marina is surrounded by pine-covered hills and rambling mountains.
Icmeler
10km from Marmaris, here you'll find peaceful shingle beaches fringed with pine tree forests, low-key nightlife and a good selection of shops, restaurants and bars.
Alanya
Located on the Turkish Riviera, Alanya is situated in a beautiful bay overlooked by the Taurus Mountains and surrounded by banana, orange and lemon tree plantations. It's a well-established beach holiday resort, and the profusion of modern hotels, international restaurants and bars provide a super holiday atmosphere.
Hisaronu
The rugged pine-covered hills around Hisaronu provide a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop to this compact beach resort. Just a small village at the start of the 1980s, Hisaronu has been carefully developed to provide an often quaint and occasionally lively tourist resort with a super selection of restaurants, bars and shops, with historical and archaeological treasures, such as those at Ephesus, just a short excursion away.
Olu Deniz
Surely one of the most photographed beaches in Turkey, Olu Deniz is located by a stunning blue lagoon with crystal clear waters and a glorious long, curved sand & shingle beach. The area is a National Park, so the views are spectacular and there's a great selection of sights to see. There are plenty of watersports, bicycle hire and other daytime activities to choose from, and the promenade by the beach is home to a dazzling array of nightlife options.
Beaches
When it comes to sand Turkey has a great natural resource, and miles of it, we especially like the long crescent at Olu Deniz, the golden beaches of Side, the sands and setting at Icmeler, and the 2kms stretch at Alanya. Blue Flag beaches are recognised as having high environmental, sanitary and safety stands. 140 beaches in Turkey received the Blue Flag Award in 2003
Entertainment
Evening entertainment varies greatly by resort. Choose from the lively resorts of Gumbet, Kusadasi or Marmaris or the more relaxed resorts of Icmeler and Hisaronu. For the best of both worlds choose Bitez or Olu Deniz both offering low key entertainment but within easy reach of neighbouring livelier resorts.
Highlights
Five must sees: Ephesus, the grandest and best preserved city in the Aegean and one of the seven wonders of the world. The dazzling white calcified waters of Pamukkale, the impressive Lycian rock tombs, but into the cliff faces at Dalyan, the fascinating city of Istanbul, the Roman baths and dramatic temple of Athena and Apollo near Side.
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