Is Turkey safe to visit?

Kutie Karen

Reply 1

normaw

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Original post by Kutie Karen

Is Turkey safe to visit?

Have a read of the gov.uk website for the latest travel advice. There is a risk of terrorist attacks across the country and there are some no-go areas.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/safety-and-security

Reply 2

Kutie Karen

Original post by normaw

Have a read of the gov.uk website for the latest travel advice. There is a risk of terrorist attacks across the country and there are some no-go areas.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/safety-and-security

Thanks. I mean the tourist resorts and health wise too. any ideas?

Reply 3

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

Original post by Kutie Karen

Thanks. I mean the tourist resorts and health wise too. any ideas?

There have been recent incidents in Instanbul. If you mean the coastal resorts, then there hasn't been any incidents. The following is quoted from the gov.uk site (my bold):

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. You should remain vigilant at all times. ... Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places visited by foreigners, such as:

public buildings
places of worship
airports
large public gatherings (including major events, public holidays, religious occasions)

Healthwise, according to gov.uk there has been an increase in the incidence of salmonella infections in travellers.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/health

Reply 4

Kallisto

Entertainment Forum Helper

Original post by Kutie Karen

Is Turkey safe to visit?

Save or not: I would not going to there since Turkey turned into a dictatorship.

Reply 5

Bo77 Tman

Yes. Probably safer than the UK is right now…

Reply 6

Kutie Karen

Original post by normaw

There have been recent incidents in Instanbul. If you mean the coastal resorts, then there hasn't been any incidents. The following is quoted from the gov.uk site (my bold):
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. You should remain vigilant at all times. ... Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places visited by foreigners, such as:
public buildings
places of worship
airports
large public gatherings (including major events, public holidays, religious occasions)
Healthwise, according to gov.uk there has been an increase in the incidence of salmonella infections in travellers.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/health

thanks. yes want to go for a beach break