Holidays in Turkey

Turkey has impressive golden beaches, ancient history and mouth-watering cuisine. Lying in both Asia and Europe, the country brings you the best of both continents, from Istanbul’s 21st-century fashions, to the mystic Sufi culture in Konya.

Where to Stay

Wherever you stay, you will be attracted by sandy beaches, perhaps the most famous of which is Ölü Deniz. The white sand beach and the beautiful blue lagoon are well known by the tourists. Turkey’s picturesque Turquoise Coast dotted with Roman remains is a main attraction; city resorts including Antalya, Bodrum and Marmaris offer a mix of family fun. Further east on the Aegean coastline lies the ancient Greco-Roman town of Ephesus, one of the Roman Empire’s greatest cities and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

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History lovers: Step back to Roman times at the ruins of Ephesus.

Adventure seekers: Take the ride of your life in a tandem paraglide at Ölü Deniz, drifting slowly onto the lagoon.

Language The language spoken in Turkey is Turkish.

Currency The currency used in Turkey is the Turkish lira (TL).

Local time Turkey is 3 hours ahead of GMT/UK time.

Where to fly There are many international and domestic airports in Turkey. Antalya International Airport is where you’ll fly to if you are staying in Antalya or Belek. Further west, use Dalaman International Airport for Marmaris and Fethiye and Milas-Bordum Airport for resorts around Bodrum. Istanbul has two airports: Atatürk and Sabiha Gökçen.

Flight time from the UK 4-5 hours

(Adapted from Thomascook Website)