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Is Turkey Safe

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  • andrewf75
    andrewf75 Posts: 10,424 Forumite
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    Turkey is as safe as most countries I would say (with obvious exceptions of far eastern border areas)
    But its very definitely not Europe (even if technically a small area of it is geographically)
  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,140 Forumite
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    I haven't been for some years but I really loved the Dalyan area- lots to do and friendly locals (oh, and not too far from the airport at Dalaman- 1/2 hour transfer?)
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

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  • PompeyPete
    PompeyPete Posts: 7,126 Forumite
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    Arrived at Antalya Airport this afternoon on time @ 1530. Cleared Immig in no time.

    Out into the coach park, clear blue skies, and lovely and warm.

    By 1600 we were on our way to Side.

    1700, we arrived, and are staying in a fabulous 5* AI called Sentido Perissia.

    Security concerns.... I'm more worried about my waistline after 14 nights here.:)
  • meer53
    meer53 Posts: 10,217 Forumite
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    We absolutely love Turkey and have no qualms about security. We will be going again this year, i worry more about being in London than i do Turkey.
  • rafhelp
    rafhelp Posts: 372 Forumite
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    thanks for the replies
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  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 36,144 Forumite
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    rafhelp wrote: »
    thanks for the replies
    So have you decided to go to Turkey?
    And do you now understand about needing a visa?
  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    I go twice a year to Bodrum, lovely place, no issues, thinking about buying there. 5.3TL to the £ currently making it great value again.
  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,140 Forumite
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    PompeyPete wrote: »
    Security concerns.... I'm more worried about my waistline after 14 nights here.:)
    Have a wonderful warm time!!
    Bitter freezing night here-

    So you might not need a belt when flying home? One less thing to take off at security!!
    :cool:
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
    Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
    Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
    2025 3dduvets
  • PompeyPete
    PompeyPete Posts: 7,126 Forumite
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    I go twice a year to Bodrum, lovely place, no issues, thinking about buying there. 5.3TL to the £ currently making it great value again.

    Agree with Jim about Bodrum, and in particular the number of wonderful small resorts within easy Dolmus* range of the Dolmus station in Bodrum.

    *shared mini-bus, cheap as chips.
  • suki1964
    suki1964 Posts: 14,313 Forumite
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    Traveling around Turkey is so easy. Dolmus into town ,local bus to a bigger terminal and from there , wherever you want to go in lovely air conditioned coaches with free cold drinks and wipes dishes out

    Extremely cheap and easy
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