The Best Time To Visit

The Republic of Turkey is a vast territory that combines a Mediterranean and continental climate. Thus, the climate in northern Turkey is cooler than the south. The winters are cold and rainy, especially in the highlands, but the summers are very hot. The summer temperature is between 28 and 30 ° C but the peak of heat that can reach 45 ° C were recorded in the Mediterranean parts. Generally, for a trip to Turkey, prefer spring and autumn, at least along the coasts have a climate with the sea and coastal winds. Eastern Turkey should be visited between June and September to take advantage of favorable climatic conditions.

The sights of the country are just as surprising as their beauty and their history. The oldest and best known of these sites is probably the ancient capital of Turkey: Istanbul yet known in history under the name of Constantinople. Various monuments reflect the rich history of this city, such as the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia and her rival, the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I.

Ankara, the capital of Turkey since 1923, does not demerit because the Byzantine citadel of Hisar and the mausoleum of Ataturk bear witness to this glorious past. In Ephesus, you can admire the cave of Seven Sleepers, Veldius the gymnasium and the Temple of Hadrian. One of the seven wonders of the world, the Temple of Diana, would have been in Ephesus but no trace can tell. Roman ruins are however still accessible and never fail to arouse the curiosity of visitors. After a good bath culture, nothing like a sun bath in the resorts of Side, where Mark Antony and Cleopatra would have had the habit of lounging. As for the resorts of Bodrum and Antalya, they also offer activities such as diving or visiting various Greek islands nearby.

With an area of 774 820 sq km, Turkey has vast forests rich in both flora and fauna with species typical of the Balkans. Note especially the species as endangered lynx, bears and wolves but also leopard and the surprising Van cats.

Regarding the events not to be missed, note the tournament Sarayiçi struggle which takes place in early June or the International Arts Festival in Istanbul between June and July. There is also the festival of folk music of Bursa and the melon in Diyarbakir in late September. Activities abound not with water sports, mountaineering, hiking and skiing as an integral part of any stay on Turkish land.

Air, land, rail or sea, you will inevitably find the mode of transport for you to reach Turkey. Turkish Airlines and Air France connecting Istanbul to Paris. For railways, 50 hours to complete the journey as the train passed through Munich, Belgrade and Sofia.

The bus, very well developed, is most interesting for your travel within the country. If you rent a car there, know that it is sometimes difficult to drive in town, because if the codes of the road are substantially the same, the design of the pipe is diametrically different. It is better to take a taxi or a jeepney.

If you prefer to drive your own vehicle, he must think to check the expiration date of the residence permit of the vehicle, not exceeding one month, otherwise a fine will be levied and Regulations must be immediate.

The accommodation and food are very affordable. In Istanbul to find rooms at reasonable prices, we must seek in the vicinity of the tourist district of Sultanahmet. Have less than 30 euros for a comfortable room and from 10 euros for two for a complete meal.

No vaccinations are mandatory for entry into Turkey. The heightened security measures were taken after the attacks by the PKK (Kurdistan Worker Party), in particular terrorist cell TAK (Falcons of Kurdistan Freedom), which multiply the guerrillas in some areas. Areas are classified red regions of Sirnak, Hakkari, Agri and the Mount Ararat. It is also worth noting that the legislation is very fussy about the physical touching in public (kissing ...), antiques smuggling and trafficking of narcotics. Tourists, meanwhile, must beware of thefts in the sights.