Introduction
If you are looking for a combination of Mediterranean beaches, classical ruins, a capital that combines the modern with the most traditional beach towns, excellent food, moderate prices, and amazing landscapes, Turkey is the destination you are looking for. A problem of Turkey is that in some areas you can find an excess of tourists and in other areas a lack of infrastructure for the traveler. In this guide, we want to give you some practical information and recommendations of things you can do as well as when to go.
General Information
Language in Turkey
Turkish is the official language. In big cities and tourist areas, you can find people who speak English.
Turkish is the official language. In big cities and tourist areas, you can find people who speak English.
Religion
99% of the population is Muslim. Approximately 75% are Sunni, while about 20% are Shiites. Turkey is one of the few places in the world where mosques open their doors to people from other religions. In general, if the traveler keeps the forms will not find any problem of religious origin.
99% of the population is Muslim. Approximately 75% are Sunni, while about 20% are Shiites. Turkey is one of the few places in the world where mosques open their doors to people from other religions. In general, if the traveler keeps the forms will not find any problem of religious origin.
Turkey Currency
Turkey’s currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY)
Turkey’s currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY)
Vaccination for Turkey
The recommended vaccinations are the typhus, influenza, hepatitis and tetanus. Besides, there is a risk of malaria from May to October in some areas of south-east.
The recommended vaccinations are the typhus, influenza, hepatitis and tetanus. Besides, there is a risk of malaria from May to October in some areas of south-east.
Health conditions
It is advisable to take precautions to avoid getting sick.
It is advisable to take precautions to avoid getting sick.
Natural Disasters
The seismic risk is very high in Turkey.
The seismic risk is very high in Turkey.
Traveling with children to Turkey
It is not a recommended destination for a trip with children.
It is not a recommended destination for a trip with children.
Climate
The Turkish climate is temperate on the coast. The influence of the seas surrounding Turkey makes the coastal climate hot in summer, above 30 degrees, and relatively cold and rainy in winter. From April to June starts the best time for tourists who wish to discover the wonders in Turkey because it is a good time when the temperature is not very high.
The Turkish climate is temperate on the coast. The influence of the seas surrounding Turkey makes the coastal climate hot in summer, above 30 degrees, and relatively cold and rainy in winter. From April to June starts the best time for tourists who wish to discover the wonders in Turkey because it is a good time when the temperature is not very high.
Features
Getting around by public transport is relatively simple except for some inland areas.
The Turks are kind people, the only downside to the relationship with the locals may be the lack of a common language.
Churches, mosques, castles, palaces and Turkish classical ruins are spectacular.
What to see and do in Turkey
Visit the wonderful city of Istanbul, a great example of the best and most modern Turkey that can be discovered in just three days.
Go to the Turkish markets: those of spices, crafts, the food, the clothes, and more.
Visit St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, or take a boat trip on the Bosphorus with ferry are activities almost mandatory.
Visit Cappadocia and get amazed and astonished.
Go to the Turkish Mediterranean islands and beaches that everyone imagines white and blue.