Turkey is a warm country for most of the year, and casual wear including shorts, pants, T-shirts and sunglassed are preferred during the Spring and Summer months. A good sturdy pair of walking shoes are essential, including a sweater for the occasional chilly evening after a suntan. Winter travellers will definitely need warm waterproof clothing, including hats, gloves and thick sweaters.

When it comes to dress codes, expectation that women will dress conservatively. Skimpy clothing is offensive to many local people, particularly the older generation and will be frowned upon. However it is fine for women to wear shorts in the more popular tourist areas, there is unlimited freedom on most beaches. A good option is a light cotton dress, or baggy cotton pants. You will need a dress when visiting mosques.

Men’s clothing is less subject to scrutiny. We recommend, however, that you take a mix of cotton pants and shorts. When visiting a mosque, both men and women should cover their limbs. Men can get away with trousers and a short-sleeved shirt; women should wear a dress (below the knees) with long sleeves, and when swimming, costumes must be worn at all times and a swimsuit, for women, is far more acceptable than a bikini.

How should visitors dress in Turkey
Casual wear is appropriate for most tour excursions. Women wear pants or skirts, but when visiting mosques it is recommended that they cover their heads with a scarf and both sexes should not wear shorts out of respects for religious customs.