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Kusadasi means "island of birds".
Language
Turkish
Visas
At time of writing, a visa costs £10 and is available on arrival in Turkey. Payment must be made in sterling. There is no need to apply for the visa in advance.
Getting there
Scheduled flights to Izmir from London. Charter flights from throughout the UK.
Flying time from London
Three hours 40 minutes.
Getting around
Regular dolmus (mini-bus) services to beaches in the area. Daily ferry to the Greek island of Samos in peak season.
Currency
Turkish lira
Costs
Litre of petrol £1; bottle of beer £1; 24-exposure roll of film £2; moderate restaurant meal £5-7; short taxi ride £2.
Weather
Temperatures in July and August often top 32C (90F). Winter is much cooler, although daytime temperatures are rarely below 10C (50F). Average humidity is 69% and average annual rainfall 647mm, with May-September the driest months.
Time difference
Two hours ahead of GMT
International dialling code from the UK
00 90 256
Voltage
220V. You'll need an adapter for the mostly round two-pin plugs.
Opening hours
Major post offices 8am-midnight Mon-Sat. 9-7 Sun. Banks 8.30am-noon and 1.30pm-5pm (closed Sat/Sun except in tourist areas where they open daily). Shops 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-7pm (closed Sundays). Museums close Mondays except the Topkapi in Istanbul which closes Tuesdays.
Health - Before you go
No jabs required but hepatitis A, polio and typhoid are recommended. The UK has no reciprocal health arrangements with Turkey so take out adequate health insurance.
Health - When you are there
Tap water is safe to drink as all towns have chlorinated supplies now. However, bottled water might taste better. Avoid milk products as electricity is expensive and some places will scrimp on fridge temperatures, though you should have no problems in major tourist areas like Kusadasi.
Warnings
Be very alert when driving. Many Turkish motorists believe in 'kismet' - fate - and don't always pay too much attention to other road users.
Emergency
British Consulate, 1442 Sokak No 49, Alsancak, Izmir PK 300. Tel: (232) 4635151.
Customs
When visiting a mosque, wear modest clothes and remove your shoes. Women should cover knees, arms and heads and men should not wear shorts.
Pets
Animals returning to the UK from Turkey will be subject to six months' quarantine.
Tipping
In restaurants, tip 5-10% even when a service charge is included in the bill. Small change in taxis. About 50p per bag for hotel porters.
Tourist office
Turkish Tourist Office, 170-173 Piccadilly, London, W1V 9DD. Tel: 020 7629 7771. Brochure line: 09001 887755.
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| |  | | Dolphin Penthouse
Beautiful Penthouse situated in the scenic area of Ozdere,Turkey.Stunning Location, 5 minutes walk to the superb beach. All main rooms have air-con.
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