Fresh food is cheap and abundant. Shopping at the markets is an experience not to be missed. !
Useful Information - Aura Yachting
GENERAL INFORMATION
Life in Turkey is generally informal even in restaurants and bars. Lightweight trousers, shorts and t-shirts are the order of the day. Some protection from the sun is needed, and a sun hat, long sleeves and plenty of sun lotion would be advisable. We also suggest you bring along a pullover or sweatshirt for the cooler evenings, as well as light waterproofs. Stowage space onboard sailing yachts is always limited so please bring soft bags in preference to suitcases.
COST OF LIVING AND PROVISIONS
Fresh food is cheap and abundant. Shopping at the markets is an experience not to be missed. There are bakers, grocers and butchers at most ports of call. As in any foreign country it is advisable to bring along your favourite items as imported goods can be expensive or unobtainable: e.g. pork/ham products, tinned luncheon meats, breakfast cereals, savoury spreads, toiletries, sun lotion and books. Eating out is incredibly cheap and we find that most of our clients take advantage of this, calculating the average meal costs at approximately £8 per head, including drinks. Also Turkish carpets and leather goods are very inexpensive and of high quality.
CURRENCY
A recent currency transition in Turkey means a gradual removal of those confusing 'millions', so the original 1,000,000TL is now 1YTL, with 10YTL equating to roughly £4/€6/$8. Take cash (clean, unmarked notes) or Travellers Cheques. They are easily exchanged in most towns in Turkey where a far better rate will be obtained than if changed in the UK . Travellers Cheques can be cashed but there is a commission fee for this facility. Credit cards are acceptable in major towns and surprisingly, at some remote restaurants.
PASSPORTS & VISAS
For most nationalities, a valid passport is required and a visa is required. Visas are obtained upon entry into Turkey at a charge of £10 ( UK citizens) or varying rates for other nationalities. Please note that coins will not be accepted and change will not be given from a higher denomination. Passport holders of other nationalities should check on current visa requirements before booking.
VACCINATIONS
At present there are no compulsory vaccination requirements for Turkey . For further information please consult your doctor.