currency query

[LYNN]

We've been advised by different people that we should take sterling instead of lira and travellers cheques as the turkish prefer pounds, is this right?. Also how much are the essentials like a pint of lager and 20 ciggies?.

[peli]

Hi Lynn
If you scroll back through previos topics this comes up on a few occasions its a matter of your preferance whether you feel at ease taking cash but my personal choice is cash which you can exchange daily at most shops and bars, due to the low exchange rate I think the majority of us regulars ,so to speak,wont look at exchange in uk, the rate is definatly better in Icmeler also depends on your bank card some give a better rate at ATMs but dont go near the exchange shops
Peli

[peli]

Hi Lynn
its me again if you scroll down to more than half way on page two its headed"",stirling,check or lira"" or something like that, more or less all the questions and answers that you need are there
Regards Peli

[LYNN]

Thanks Peli, never been to Turkey so a bit of an adventure and so much to learn, only ever used euros and was on my way home before I got the hang of them!!!.

[KarenH]

lynn, we take about £50 in lirs for the first day, then the rest in english notes, and just change it as and when we need to, alot of places accept english notes, you could also set up a nationwide account?

[peli]

Hi Lynn
Its Peli again!! Just realised you are new to Turkey, I feel that you have picked a good resort to start your Turkey adventure, I could go on about the great things we have going for us here, but I think you can already sense that especialy if you have scanned through the forum
Anyhow, welcome and enjoy!
Best Regards
Pelicanamca