Helpful Hints
HELPFUL HINTS:
-The national currency in Turkey is Turkish Lira but, in holiday resorts and big cities in Turkey you can use EURO, US DOLAR and GBP.
- It would be wiser exchanging in one of the banks or exchange offices. Unless it’s a public holiday, banks are open in weekdays between 08:30 till 17:00 and provide standard services nationwide.
-International credit cards such as American Express, master and visa cards are accepted by all the shops, restaurants,hotels and banks in Turkey.
-Time zone : Turkey is two hours ahead of Greenwhich Meantime and seven hours ahead of Eastern Standart Time.
-Water : In most of the cities it’s safe to drink tap water, but in some areas it can taste unpleasant.You can drink bottled spring water, which is inexpensive.
-Health: There are many public and private hospitals in the country. All health insurance policies covering Turkey are valid within the country borders. In case of necessity you should contact offical representatives of health insurances.
-Drug stores/ Pharmacy: You can access imported and domestic pharmaceuticals.Most of them sell herbal remedies as well as the medicals. You can discuss your intended use and advice the pharmacist of any prescribed or non-prescribed medication that you may be currently taking since most of them speak English in big cities.
-Electricity : Main electricity in the town is 220 watt, 50 (hz). British and American visitors will need plug adapters for their electrical appliances because, plugs and sockets are same as in continental countries of European Union.
-Since it is an old tradition you can feel free about bargaining in traditional shop.
- Useful numbers: 112 ambulance / 155 police / 156 military police / 110 fire department.
