Turkey Information

Places of interest
Hisaronu once a rural village now a bustling resort to be found 04kms away from the beach on a high plateau. The temperatures are cooler in the mountains and you can enjoy well-earned rest before you embark on an evening a hedonistic delight. Market town of Fethiye is a busy Turkish town easily accessible and getting around it is easy and cheap on the local dolmuses, both during the day and the evening.

Visit the weekly market or gently stroll along the marina and enjoy its rustic charm. Fethiye is renowned for its traditional music and dancing and there is regular folklore evenings arranged in the area. Interesting options to experience & explore includes Dalyan river & Turtle beach, Ephesus & Pamukkale, Saklikent gorge & Kalkn, BBQ boat cruise, Village life & hidden Turkey, BBQ Party with belly dancer, Turkish bath, microlight flights & Island of Rhodes by hydrofoil.

Activities / Events / Sightseeing / Sporting Action

Apart from sun bathing, swimming and bargain hunting, this region of Turkey offers a wealth of things to see and do here is just a sample to wet your appetite. Jeep Safari, Walking Tours, Scuba Diving, Paragliding, Horse riding and much more.!

Paragliding
For those with a head for heights, the Ölüdeniz area is renowned for paragliding from the top of Babadag Mountain (6,000 ft) down onto Ölüdeniz Beach. Truly fantastic bird's eye' views (don't forget your camera), flying in tandem with highly qualified pilots. Passengers are briefed on equipment & safety precautions and issued with protective clothing. Comprehensive insurance is included so you can be assured that safety is the top priority, ensuring this will be the flight of a lifetime.!

Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is fun and easy. In just one day, you can feed fish, stroke an octopus and explore crystal clear waters. All instructors speak English and are very experienced with beginners. For certified divers, a variety of dives are on offer, including caverns, reefs, drop offs and archeological sites.

Eating out
Plenty of fresh fruit, olives, and salads. Freshly grilled seafood and lamb dishes - and something to temp every palate.!

Shopping
shopping Turkey is remarkable, with only one word to sum up prices - 'cheap'. Local specialty includes leather, jewellery and carpets. Some genuine designer clothes which are up to the minute designs. Don't forget to haggle - the shopkeeper expects it.!

Nightlife
You will find a wide range of nightlife in Turkey from local Iokantas to familiar European style bars and discos all in the open air with a lively and friendly atmosphere.

Passports and Visas
At the time of publishing the Turkish Government are levying a £10 per person visa charge for British Nationals payable on arrival in Turkey. This fee can only be paid with English notes - cheques, cards and coins are not accepted and no changes given. For any other nationality please contact Turkish Embassy.

Currency

Turkish Lira, with the current exchange rate at 2,493,521 Turkish Lira to the sterling pound! (Nov 2003).

See the current exchange rate.

Language
Turkish

Time Difference
+2 hours GMT

Average flight time
04 hours

Cost of living
3 course meal £5 - £12, bottle of house wine £1.50 - £5, pint of beer £1.50 please note these are average prices.

Health requirement

No inoculations required, bottle water is recommended.