For all information concerning a trip to Turkey, contact your nearest Turkish Tou rist Information Office or your travel agent. In Turkey, there are information offices in all principal cities and tourist centres (see Useful Addresses).

WHEN TO GO

Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean coasts: These coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The swimming season be comes shorter the further north one goes: Marmara and North Aegean June to September, South Aegean and Mediterranean April to October.

Black Sea Coast: temperate climate with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively high rainfall.

Central Anatolia: These areas have a steppe climate with hot, dry summers; cold winters.

Eastern Anatolia: Long snowy, cold winters with mild summers.

Southeast Anatolia: These areas have a hot summer with mild, rainy winters.

WHAT TO TAKE

a) Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean coasts - take light, cotton summer cloth ing and cardigans for evening.

b) Black Sea, Central and Eastern Anatolia - besides summer wear, warmer clo thing should be taken for cool evenings at high altitudes.

c) Comfortable shoes are necessary for visiting archaeological and historical sites.

d) Sun hats and sun glasses are advisable in the height of summer.

e) Headscarves should be taken by women for visiting mosques.