Antalya

Population:

775,000

Money:

Turkish Lira TL, although many larger places will also accept Euros €, US Dollars $ and Pounds Sterling £. The exchange rate is normally terrible Antalya Airport, but you can use the ATMs there to get instant cash. The best rates are in banks and exchange offices in the town centre just north of Kalekapisi.

Language:

Turkish is the official language, but a good level of English and German is spoken at most Antalya holiday hotspots. Some Russian, French and Arabic are also spoken but not the same extent.

Dialling codes:

+90 for Turkey, followed by 242 for Antalya.

Entry:

Holidaymakers from the UK need a valid passport and an entry visa to enter Turkey. Visas are bought on arrival for £10 sterling, so make sure you take some cash with you. Your passport should be valid for six months from the time you are entering Turkey.

Current Foreign Office Advice for Turkey