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Western Turkey
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Map of
TURKEY
Western Turkey
Behaviour: Remember that good
behaviour results in good treatment. Show respect to the elderly
and learn a few words or phrases in Turkish.
Girls are advised not to dress too daringly thus avoiding
unwanted extra attention. In tourist cities manners are more
westernised while they are more traditional and respectful in
villages.
British Embassy:
Sehit Ersan Caddesi 46/A
Cankaya
Ankara
Tel: 00 90 312 455 3344
Fax: 00 90 312 455 3353
Camels and Donkeys: In some places it is
possible to ride either a camel or a donkey. Remember to
negotiate the price in advance, have the exact amount ready and
pay only after the trip has finished.
Children: The Turks love children and always
give them lots of attention. Be prepared, as kissing, hugging,
teasing and playing with children are the norm here. It is okay
to tell them to stop if you think it is becoming annoying.
Currency and Credit Cards: The use of credit
cards is widespread in Turkey. However, do not rely on this form
of payment as not all shops, especially in bazaar areas, or
restaurants accept credit cards.
You cannot use credit cards to obtain cash when making payments.
Use ATM's (automated teller machines) if you want extra cash.
Money exchange should be done at the post office where you will
receive the best rates. When you change your money, it is
strongly recommended that you check the exchange rates and any
commission charged in advance.
Electricity: In Turkey electricity is 220v. If
you need an adaptor it can be bought in the nearest supermarket.
Now and then there are electricity cuts in Turkey because the
power system is overloaded. These do not usually last long.
Health and Vaccinations: There are no
obligatory vaccinations for entry to Turkey. Consult your own
doctor if you have any questions.
Important Phone Numbers:
Police: 115
Ambulance: 112
Fire brigade: 110
Please be aware that English is rarely spoken at these places.
Internet: Internet cafés are found all over
Alanya. Do not expect the same speed of transactions as in other
Western countries.
Mosques: Apart from Friday, which is the holy
day for Muslims, the mosques in Turkey can be visited freely.
Remember to cover your arms, shoulders and legs and women should
also cover their hair.
Newspapers: A few hotels and supermarkets sell
international newspapers(for example English, German, Dutch).
Otherwise there is a local paper in English, The Turkish Daily
News, which is on sale in many places.
Opening Hours: Varies from shop to shop. As a
general rule the tourist shops are open all day till late, while
banks, supermarkets and other food stores have the same opening
hours as in Europe.
Passport and Visa: Depending on your
nationality, visiting Turkey as a tourist usually does not
require the obtaining of a visa in advance. Please check if you
do require a visa BEFORE departure. In most cases you pay on
arrival in Turkey (for example: UK visitors pay £10 in cash per
person, including children, on entry). Remember also to check
the validity of your passport before departure. In Turkey they
are very strict about lost or expired passports.
Pharmacy: A pharmacy is called ”eczane” and
these can be found all over Alanya. Most of them are open until
late and they are very experienced in recommending the
medication required for the most common tourist diseases like
diarrhea, sunstroke, ear and throat infections.
English or German is spoken at most of the pharmacies. After
normal working hours there are always three pharmacies on duty
in Alanya.
Photography: As a general rule there is no
restriction on photography in Turkey. Remember that some,
especially older, people can be superstitious about photography
and, likewise, you should be careful around mosques and other
religious sights. Always ask if in doubt!
Photography at or near military installations and establishments
is strictly forbidden. You are advised therefore to take great
care whenever in these areas.
Post: Postcards reach home in 1-2 weeks. The
main post office is in the town centre. It is normally open
until late.
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