Useful Information
Medical Care
Turkey does not have reciprocal medical care agreements with the UK. This means that if you need medical treatment you will be expected to pay for it. You will need to take out comprehensive travel insurance and medical cover before you go.
There is good medical care available in the Fethiye region. This link gives a list of Doctors and Hospitals.
Insurance
There are many online websites offering travel insurance. Money Supermarket is just one of them. We give the link here as it offers a range of different insurers for you to choose from.
Remember that you are not covered for cancellations until you take out your policy, so do it early.
Local Laws and Customs
Turkey has strict laws against the use, possession or trafficking of illegal drugs. If you are convicted of any of these offences, you can expect to receive a heavy fine or a prison sentence of four to 24 years.
The export of antiquities is prohibited and carries a prison sentence from five to ten years.
The use of metal detectors is against the law.
Dress modestly if visiting a mosque or a religious shrine.
Do not take photographs near military or official installations. You should seek permission before photographing individuals.
Homosexuality is not illegal but is not widely tolerated: public displays of affection could result in prosecution for public order offences.
It is an offence to insult the Turkish nation or the national flag, or to deface or tear up currency.
Do not drink and drive.