Kalkan Health Advice

Once you have chosen one of our luxurious Kalkan hotels, it is important to take heed of the health warnings associated with travelling to a hot country. Here at The Turquoise Collection, we like to ensure that all of our customers make the most of their holidays in Turkey, which is why we have put together this comprehensive health guide.

Inoculation Type and Protection Needed

Diptheria: Yes

Hepatitis A: Yes

Malaria: Sometimes (depending on area)

Rabies Sometimes (depending if you have an outdoors holiday planned)

Tetanus: Yes

Typhoid: No

Eating Out and Keeping Hydrated

When visiting the beautiful country of Turkey, bear in mind that temperatures can easily reach 40 degrees, which means that keeping well hydrated is an important consideration, especially for those with children. Try to avoid going out in the sun when it is highest in the sky and make sure that you drink at least eight glasses of water, if not more a day.

The Mains water in Turkey is chlorinated in the towns and cities, so make sure that either you boil your water or drink bottled water to avoid stomach upsets. If a water source bears the words içilmez, it is not potable, sources labeled içilir or içme suyu are safe to drink. To avoid diaorrea or sickness, make sure that your food is piping hot before consumption and that if you are preparing salads or vegetables yourself, that these are washed in mineral water.

Health Care

Turkey is home to a large health sector, which makes use of high-standard private health-care. In rural areas and towards the east of the country, health services are less developed. Many doctors only speak foreign languages, and it is advisable to arrange private health insurance before you travel from a reputable UK firm.

Holidays In Turkey: Sun Protection

Some elderly and younger travellers may be vulnerable to heat-related illnesses so it is important that extra care is taken when travelling with these groups.Make sure that you regularly apply sunscreen and during the hottest hours of the day try to keep vulnerable areas covered.