Cuisine

Turkish food is invariably fresh and very carefully prepared. Sourdough bread with sheep’s cheese and olives, as well as jam or honey, is typically eaten for breakfast. A midday meal or dinner often starts with a meze, a plate of varied appetizers, such as cheese pastry rolls, pickled vegetables and potato fritters. You will also see salads served with dips made of eggplant, beans or red caviar.

On the coast, fish is an excellent choice, where fresh tuna, turbot and sardines are very good. Meat eaters should try lamb kebabs, in a wide variety of types, each with a different sauce or dressing.

The national drink is tea, which comes in various flavors. Turkish coffee is extremely strong and thick.