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Tips on Fethiye Warnings or Dangers – Stay Safe!

Fethiye Warnings and Dangers

Sitting comfortably along the Aegean and Meditteranean Sea, the Turkish city of Fethiye is an attractive place that draws thousands of tourists. However, visitors should be wary of warnings and local dangers in order to stay safe.

Paying the Bill

You have to be particularly careful when you are paying for services. A few scandalous merchants in the area will try and cheat you out of your money in a variety of ways. They try to do this by not returning change, charging exorbitantly high prices, and generally trying to scam you out of your money. One favorite trick of these individuals is try and lie about the exchange rate. It’s best to be aware of what the exchange rate is so you know when you’re being given a fair deal.

Local Medical Services

Avoid using the usual government emergency ambulance service if you’re not of Turkish origin. There is some antagonism toward foreigners, and reports of the local medical services being rude to outright aggressive have circulated in the area. While this isn’t completely common, there’s no time to waste when it comes to your health. You might prefer visiting the private hospitals in the area if you’re suffering from a medical emergency.

Dodging Some of the Men

Some of the type of men that work in tourism in Fethiye arrive from all over Turkey. These individuals professionally specialize in romancing women and exploiting them for money. Some are hoping not only for financial help, but for help in getting a VISA. Most men in the area are gentlemen, but keep an eye out for those who aren’t.

Editor’s note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about warnings and dangers in Fethiye.

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