The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises UK citizens on travel to all countries and has plenty of important information to people travelling to Greece, Spain and Turkey to help them keep themselves and their families safe.
The latest travel advice from the Foreign Office has been issued for anyone planning a trip to Turkey, Greece or Spain.
We've put together the information below. Remember, most trips to these countries go smoothly, but it's still worth knowing the current advice, reports Wales Online. Political protests and demonstrations Try to avoid protests if you can and follow the advice of the local authorities. Some protests in the past have turned violent.
Personal ID Always carry a copy of your passport or other photo ID which proves you're British, as this is a legal requirement. Smoking Smoking is banned in all indoor public places. If you break this law, you could be fined up to 500 euros.Nitrous oxide is illegal to buy or sell for fun in Greece. If you're caught with it, you could be arrested or fined.
Some areas near the border are also sensitive. You can visit these places, but don't take any pictures or videos. Traffic can be busy, fast and a bit crazy, especially in the big cities. Be careful when crossing roads.Sometimes, the green pedestrian signal lets cars turn right onto the crossing, so be careful when crossing.Flooding If you're off to Greece, watch out for floods and fires that are causing trouble in some places. The weather can change fast, so keep an eye on "112 Greece" on X for the latest news.
These bad things could happen anywhere, even in spots where tourists like to go. There have been some scary events in Istanbul recently. Stay away from all demonstrations and leave the area if one starts. Local transport routes may be disrupted. Attacks and sexual assault In 2023, there were 42 reported cases of sexual assault, including rape, to British consular staff in Turkey. Most of these cases happened during summer holidays in coastal tourist areas.
Sale of antiquities Buying and selling old items is against the law. If you do this, you could be fined and go to prison for 5 to 12 years. Talking about the nation and flag It's against the law to say bad things about the Turkish nation, state or the national flag, or to ruin Turkish money. These laws also apply to comments or pictures online wherever they were posted.Road travel If you're planning to drive in Turkey, look up information on driving abroad. You must have a green card in Turkey.
Forest fires are common in Turkey during the summer. Be careful if you're visiting or driving through woodland areas. In February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Gaziantep and neighbouring provinces in south-east Turkey. The area is still heavily damaged and could experience more strong earthquakes.
Political situation Sometimes, political demonstrations, gatherings or marches can happen without much warning, especially in cities. Always follow the advice of the police and local authorities. Try not to carry all your valuables in one place. It's also a good idea to keep a photocopy or scanned copy of your passport somewhere safe.
If you decide to stop to check your car, make sure it's in a well-lit public place like a service station. Be careful of anyone offering help. Attacks and sexual assault If there's an emergency, call 112. Attacks, including ones that are sexual, don't happen often but they can do. Hotels, tourist places and car hire companies have to write down passport details of tourists when they check-in or pick up a car.
There are also strict rules about drinking and doing things like kissing in public places, including on beaches. For safety reasons, some places in Spain don't let people wear burkas or niqabs inside their buildings. If you go into a town council building wearing a burka or niqab, they might ask you to take it off while you're inside.
In some areas, you could be fined or kicked out of your hotel if you're caught behaving irresponsibly around balconies. Your travel insurance might not cover you for incidents that happen on a balcony or if you were drunk or on drugs when the incident occurred. You must have two red warning triangles which, if you have an accident or breakdown, should be placed in front of and behind the vehicle. They should be at least 50 metres away from the vehicle in each direction.
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