any tips on turkey

wannabe

Thanks for that
Are there any trips/places to visit or restaurants you would say are a must??

summerday

Hi,

I do think some parts of Turkey have got way too overdeveloped and touristy, but there are still plenty of nice parts. The Turkish people I have always found warm and friendly, and I haven't even had the trots too bad, but do take the usual precautions like avoiding tap water, ice, salads etc. I went last September and loved the resort we went to (Dalyan), and didn't find it that expensive, especially if you go to places where the local eat- we found a typical turkish cuisine place packed with locals and it was one of the best places I have ever eaten in my life, and sooo cheap.

It is a different culture, just be open minded, so enjoy it for what it is.

Sarah

swindon_gunner

I dont understand how anyone could not like Turkey.Altinkum is my favourite place on earth! Something for everyone there beautiful gently sloping beaches, wonderful resturants, noisy music bars, Disco bars. Oh i wish i was there now!

walks

HI
i need any help i am going to turkey nxt sunday to side i think it is and the place i am staying is call the kentia apts it is. there is not much on the forums about it, so if any of you kind people have any info will be very grateful to you.


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echo

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wannabe tons of info on Icmeler here -
http://www.icmeleronline.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=19&sid=74868ff96636bab206175ef06cd40e76

Nobjocki

Anyone know much about Bitez - the Romantiz Apts.
Going in August so I know it's going to be scorchio.
That's about it.

dilanroj

the local anti-mossie stuff is called sinkov - its very effective. if you like/can eat yoghurt, eat the local stuff as soon as possible (from local shop, as long as its natural), settles your tum and stops you getting ill. eat little on first few days and drink more (bottled) water than you usually would.

hassle - it all depends on where you go, but ive never had a serious problem and find Turkish people are warm and helpful, and feel (as a single woman) its one of the safest places ive ever travelled... never stayed in a big resort though.

Istanbul is wonderful, no point i think in telling you where to go what to do, the fun is in finding out for yourself. lots of choices in sultanahmet area, especially if you new to Turkish food there are more european options there.. and in the small streets leading from the main street off Taksim (Istiklal caddesi) there are loads of bars, cafes, restaurants, everything you could want.

do a boat trip up bosphorus, there lots of choices, dont pay too much for 'organised' one just go to ferry points and buy local tickets (will be in english or person will speak some english)