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Climate
in Turkey
Turkey
has an amazingly
diverse climate
and landscape.
Soaring mountains
- which cover much
of the country -
mix with vast
plains, formed
from volcanic
lakes, and a vast
central plateau.
Severe winters
grip the central
area and higher
mountain ranges
where temperatures
can reach -30C
although lots of
snow means good
skiing in
undiscovered
resorts.
The opposite is
true in the far
East of the
country a
sweltering 40C or
more but, in the
popular
Mediterranean
resorts in the
South and West,
the climate is a
pleasant mix of
temperatures in
the thirties in
Summer - often
tempered by cool
coastal breezes -
and moderate
Winters.
Largely unspoilt
and with the same
diverse range, the
landscape of
Turkey is rich,
varied and
sometimes quite
unique. High
mountains, rich
forests and
charming lakes and
matched in variety
with golden
beaches and warm
seas.
And then there is
the unique.
Pammukale - formed
from mineral
deposits over many
centuries is
fascinating with
its bright blue
pools of water set
in strange white
rock formations on
a single hillside
unique in the
world.
Cappadocia is
equally
fascinating with
its soft stone
landscape molded
by both the
weather and man. A
strange world of
weathered spires
and deep valleys,
almost unworldly
and yet used by
the early
Christians who
excavated the soft
rock to form
intricate homes in
the rocks which
have to seen to be
believed.
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| Travel
Tips: |
- When
visiting a
mosque, be
sure to
respect the
traditions,
dress modestly
and take off
your shoes
before
entering.
- The
famous
alcoholic drink
of Turkey,
raki, can be
found almost
everywhere.
Remember that
raki has 45%
alcohol and
don't drink
raki as you
drink beer.
- Antique
pieces are not
allowed out of
Turkey, this
is a crime.
- Smoking
is not
permitted in
flights and
all public
places.
- Hospitality
is a tradition
of Turks,
don't be
surprised...
- If
you are
visiting
Turkey in
summer be sure
to bring
sunglasses,
hats, sun
creams, etc.
- Although
tap water is
safe to drink,
prefer bottled
water.
- All
the sanitation
issues are
strictly
controlled at
tourist places
but be sure
not to buy any
food from
street
peddlers.
- Be
aware of the
traffic in
Turkey
especially in
big cities. Do
not cross the
street before
being sure of
a safe pass.
Turkish people
are
Mediterranean
and traffic
rules are not
strictly
obeyed here.
- Bargaining
is part of the
Turkish
culture, a
reduction of
10-20% is
always
possible
especially in
local shops...
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