Banks
International banks which have offices in Turkey;
ABN Amro Bank N.V., Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, American Express Bank, Rabobank Nederland, Banka Commerciale Italiana, Citibank N.A., HSBC Bank, ING Bank N.V., Fortis Bank
For more information; www.tbb.org.tr
The economic situation is excellent with large banks providing all major card facilities and the opportunity to avoid the rather rampart inflation by allowing deposits in Euros, Pounds or American Dollars to remain in the currency of the original deposit. There are practically no local or federal taxes on property so the only upkeep and maintenance is when in residence.
Blue Flag Beaches
.: Kusadasi
Davutlar Alaçay (Mersin Otel), Güzelçamli Dilek Peninsula, Güzelçamli Sevgi Plaji, Aslanburnu, Papaz Hamami, Pigale Tusan, Pigale Kustur, Club Festiva, Eldorado Festiva, Çamlimani-Pinebay, Kadinlar Denizi, Korumar Otel
.: Altinkum
Akbük Çamliburun Plaji, Dolunay, Altinkum.
.: Bodrum
Bitez Aktur, Ortakent-Yahsi Club Müskepi, Ortakent Yahsi, Gümüslük, Gündogan, Yaliçiftligi Club Belizia, Yaliçiftligi WOW Beach Club, Yaliçiftligi Palmiye, Yaliçiftligi Sea Garden, Yaliçiftligi Valtur, Isis Tatil Köyü, Merit Altinel
Health And Care
Detailed below are the key medical institutions in and around your resort.
Ministry of Health, Turkey
.: Kusadasi
There are 2 major fully equipped hospitals in Kusadasi. Kusadasi Private Hospital and the government owned Ali Tepe Medical Center.
.: Bodrum
Bodrum now has 3 Hospitals. All have the most modern equipment and are very well maintained.
Private Hospital Bodrum (Özel Hastanesi)
Mars Mabedi Caddesi, Çesmebasi Mevkii No.22-43:
Tel: (0252) 313 6566, Fax: (0252) 313 1298
Universal-Hospital Bodrum, Konacik-Bodrum
(0252) 317 1515, Fax: (0252) 317 1516
.: Didim
HOSPITAL CLINIC LAB.HOSPITAL CLINIC LAB. CLINIC LAB. TELEPHONE
Center Village Clinic 8110995
Altinkum Village Clinic 8136020
Akbuk Village Clinic 8564039
Ak-Yenikoy Village Clinic 8761001
SSK 8114414
Coast Guard 158
Private Aydogan Hospital 8114111
Ambulance 113
.: Izmir:
Dokuz Eylul University Hospital - Inciralti, Izmir, Turkey -
Ege University Hospital - Bornova, Izmir -
These are the university hospitals in Izmir. Beside these two main hospitals, you have also private hospitals and clinics, specialized in different branches, e.g.
- Kaskaloglu
.: Pharmacies
Pharmacies (Eczane) are open from 09:00 - 19:00 on weekdays and Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays but there is always one, open 24 hours in each neighbourhood. Pharmacies are widely available in every neighbourhood.
Most pharmacists will also measure your blood pressure if you ask them to, and make injections and vaccinations when needed. Medicine is usually sold without a prescription, with the exception of some powerful drugs such as somniferous and tranquilizers
Weather In Turkey
Turkey has a beautiful climate for 8 months of the year. All the effects of the Mediterranean can be felt. The summers are hot and the winters are temparete, and the sun can be seen nearly every day. The yearly average temperatures are as follows:
MONTHS |
AIR TEMPERATURES |
WATER TEMPERATURES |
| January |
6 -12 C |
15 C |
| February |
5 - 12 C |
15 C |
| March |
6 - 14 C |
15 C |
| April |
12 - 20 C |
16 C |
| May |
17 - 25 C |
19 C |
| June |
22 - 32 C |
22 C |
| July |
25 - 35 C |
24 C |
| August |
25 - 40 C |
23 C |
| September |
20 - 30 C |
22 C |
| October |
16 - 25 C |
20 C |
| November |
12 - 18 C |
18 C |
| December |
8 - 14 C |
17 C |
Visit our live weather page for up to date weather forecasts for Izmir and Bodrum.
Aquaparks
.: Kusadasi
www.adaland.com
www.aquafantasy.com
.: Bodrum
www.depark.com.tr
Driving
.: Driving Licence
EC licence is accepted for up to 3 months.
Minimum driving age is 18. That means, you can rent a car, or you can also buy a car, if you think of staying longer. To rent a car you must be over 21 and have a valid driving licence.
.: Speed Limits
Cars only
Built-up areas = 50 kph
Major roads outside towns = 90 kph
Motorways = 120 kph
Drinking and Driving
Blood / Alcohol limit is 0.05%.
.: Road Signs
Turkish road signs conform to International Protocol on Road signs.
Historical sites, of which there are many, are marked by yellow signposts.
Some signs you might see in Turkish, are
Rakim = Altitude
Nifus = Population
Yavas = Slow
Tamirat = Road works
Hastahane = Hospital
Fotograf ve Film Cemek Yasaktir = Photography forbidden
Gumruk = Customs
Dur = Stop
Dikkat = Attention
Yabancilara Yasaktir = No trespassing
Yasak Bölge = Entrance forbidden
Other Useful Links
Governments and Ministries
.: Ministry of Culture and Tourism
.: Foreign Ministry of Turkey
.: Turkish Embassy - London
.: Turkish Consulate - London
Airports
IZMIR Adnan Menderes Airport, Phone : (232) 274 24 24 - 274 28 00 - 274 22 00, Fax : (232) 274 20 51
Bodrum Airport
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