Turkey by RV

Arrival and DocumentsWith your own RV, you drive through the Balkans and Greece. From Berlin to Istanbul, it's almost 2,200 kilometers; from Europe to Anatolia, you cross, for example, by ferry over the Dardanelles to Çanakkale.Documents: Driver's license, vehicle registration document Part I, International Insurance Card, and D-plate on the rear. If the driver and owner are not the same person, you need a power of attorney.Insurance: The insurance card must cover the European and Asian parts of Turkey. Otherwise, you must take out short-term third-party liability insurance at the border.Dimensions: RVs up to 12 m in length, 2.55 m in width, and 4 m in height; larger vehicles require a special permit.Camping and PitchesCampsites and pitches can be found mainly along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, as well as in Cappadocia, with some also in Istanbul. Pitch-finder apps help with the search.Wild Camping: It is not expressly permitted and is prohibited in national parks, protected areas, and on beaches. On private land, it is possible with the owner's consent.Hotel Coast: Between Antalya and Alanya, finding a spot is more difficult.Gas: You can buy a Turkish gas bottle or have German bottles refilled at filling stations.On the RoadMain roads are often four-lane and pass through cities. Side roads and bridges are sometimes too narrow for wide vehicles.Travel Season: May and October are considered ideal. On the south coast, some sites are also open in winter.Alcohol: With a caravan or trailer, a 0.0 permille blood alcohol limit applies.Roads: Potholes and hazards are often not marked.