what you need to know

Pharmacies are called Eczane in Turkish and are available everywhere. The opening hours correspond to the general business hours. Many medicines are cheaper in Turkey than in Germany and can often be obtained without a prescription.

doctors are well educated, they often studied in Germany or America. On presentation of an international medical certificate, you are only entitled to treatment by state-employed doctors in Turkey. However, it is more comfortable and less bureaucratic to visit private hospitals, such as Can Hastanesi and Baskent Hastanesi in Alanya, Özel Akdeniz Hastanesi and Özel Bilgi Hastanesi in Manavgat and Özel Anadolu Hastanesi in Antalya, Belek and Kemer. Get a receipt for all treatments, which you submit to your health insurance company in Germany. If you have not taken out international health insurance, we recommend that you contact your health insurance company in Germany with the bill, which will usually reimburse part of the costs. In the event of an emergency, please inform your tour guide immediately.

Please avoid during the first days of stay excessive sunbathing and always use a sunscreen with a high SPF. Wear a hat, especially at lunchtime. It can get very hot on the Turkish Riviera in summer. Sweating is healthy, but keep in mind that this means that your body is losing a lot of minerals and fluids, which absolutely must be replaced by drinking (water and juice spritzers).

tap water in Turkey is suitable for brushing your teeth, but not recommended as drinking water. Here we recommend buying mineral water.

The most popular Henna tattoos – no matter how beautiful they may be – harbor dangerous allergy risks. Pure henna is well tolerated by most people, but a black dye is often added to the natural substance henna. This substance can cause allergic reactions in many people.
Also, note that the agent can stain and the hotelier may charge for soiled linens or stained bathtubs.