Foreign Office issues 'no-go' areas warning to all Turkey holidaymakers

Turkey is one of the most popular holiday destinations among Brits. It’s known for its stunning beaches, glorious weather and affordable prices.

The country boasts several holiday resorts including Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman and Marmaris. In recent years Turkey has seen a surge in visits as Brits look for cheaper alternatives to traditional destinations such as France and Spain.

Travel in Turkey for the most part is safe, but there are areas of the country which the UK Foreign Office advises against travelling to. It’s important that Brits follow this guidance as your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice issues by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

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Those who do enter these areas are warned that embassy staff cannot travel to help them in person. Instead they can only be supported via phone and email.

The FCDO advises against travel to the following areas of Turkey:

Turkey-Syria border

FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism.

Sirnak city

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Sirnak city.

Hakkari Province

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Hakkari Province.

Brits travelling to Turkey this summer are also warned to take care in the extreme temperatures the country faces over the summer months. Wildfires are also a risk in the summer.

The FCDO says: “Wildfires happen frequently in Turkey during summer. You could get a fine or prison sentence for lighting a fire of any kind or discarding cigarettes in risk areas such as woodland. Barbecues are