Turkey is a true paradise for those who love to shop. You will find in each village innumerable shops. Turkey is especially known for its leather, clothing, handbags, hand work and gold. Generally offered gods are cheaper than in England. However never pay the first price offered by the salesman, they expect than you come with a counteroffer. This a standard ritual. Bargaining belongs to the profession of the merchant. If you don't bargain, then the salesman feels he didn't work. However, stay close to the indicated price, because the salesman, wants to home at night knowing that he earned something. In the large cities you will find also modern shopping centres, where bargaining is not standard .

CLOTHING

Short trousers and mini skirts are commonly accepted in the street picture. Ladies are obliged to carry a veil when visiting a mosque. Mostly you can hire them at the entrance. And shoes need to be taken out to. This also applies for visiting Turkish people at home.

WAYS TO PAY

The Turkish currency is the new Turkish Lira. You can best change your money in Turkey, that is more advantageous. In the large cities and tourists centres, it is easy to take money with your cash card, from the cash machines. Furthermore, you can exchange Travellers cheques without problems at local banks .Euro cheques are no longer valid since 2002.

Cash money can be exchanged nearly everywhere, banks, shops, hotels. Mostly banks give the best rates. Credit cards are accepted at many places, however in small shops and small restaurants the acceptance can be less.