Turkey is a country full of treasures To discover: Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia, Ankara ... Cities, ruins, beaches and natural wonders that have attracted thousands of tourists year after year.
However, the altercations that the country is experiencing, and especially Istanbul, have made many travelers who had in mind to travel to Turkey looking for other destinations. And is that when you travel for vacation, what you least want is to be immersed in a situation of anguish and danger. The refusal of tourists to travel to the country is one of the consequences of the latest political demonstrations. But is it really that dangerous? Should we give up our trip for the sake of our safety?
Extreme caution
According to the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, traveling to the country is "completely safe". They affirm that the protests that have taken place in recent days in the Taksim Square Istanbul have already been stifled and protesters evicted, and that the city is safe for tourists.
On the other hand, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation recommends that tourists who wish to travel to Turkey "take extreme precautions and avoid the most conflictive areas". They warn that the protests have spread to other cities like Ankara, Izmir and Antalya. Therefore it is necessary Be careful on the move (both within a city and from one city to another), as well as trying to avoid any manifestation or public disorder.
Be that as it may, it seems that Turkish tourism is already suffering from these demonstrations and protests. In fact there is talk of 30% of cancellations in Istanbul approximately.
In any case, the decision is personal. If you decide to go ahead with your plans, be cautious. But if the fear of seeing you immersed in a dangerous situation will not let you enjoy the trip, it will not be a bad idea to postpone it for the best occasion.
is Turkey Safe to Travel? (April 2024)
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