The Appeal and Climate of Turkey

Mediterranean and Aegean coasts enjoy hot and long summers and relatively mild winters; the Black Sea coast is hot and humid in summer but it is not as long as the south coast. It gets cold and quite wet in winter. The north west of Turkey including Istanbul can get very hot in summer and cold in winters.

Turkish people are extremely hospitable and friendly. They will welcome foreigners and will be delighted to help them. Turkey is a family orientated society and children are welcome everywhere.

Fresh food is great value for money. You’ll find most items much cheaper than in the UK, with the exception of perhaps fuel. Turkey has very rich and diverse cuisine and prices are much lower than in Britain. Turkey is a Muslim country, but pork can still be found in some restaurants and shops. There is a wide choice of other meats, seafood and vegetables. As well as Turkish cuisine, you will be able to sample English, Italian and French food.

The standard of healthcare is generally very good. All foreigners have to pay for medical treatment and there are reciprocal private health plans available from the UK/ROI which will be accepted in the private hospitals. Foreigners can purchase health plans in Turkey up to the age of 55 years.