Beach near Van, Turkey

Van Travel Guide

Turkey

Van is a city of 371,713 people in eastern Turkey, close to the eastern shore of Lake Van. It is served by Van Ferit Melen Airport, also known by its airport code, VAN.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Van. The lake is an important part of the surrounding landscape, but the city is better approached as a regional centre than as a beach destination.

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Local time

371,713

Population

2,266 miles away

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Weather in Van

Sun

31°

Mon

32°

Tue

31°

Know before you go

Pays in TRY

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +90

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Turkey, but not always mandatory. It's a way to show appreciation for good service.

Best time to visit Van

Jan

2°7

Feb

1°8

Mar

8°9

Apr

14°10

May

18°11

Jun

25°3

Jul

29°3

Aug

30°1

Sep

24°2

Oct

16°6

Nov

10°7

Dec

4°10

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Van

  1. Van Kalesi

    historic site

    2.9 km

  2. Van Devlet Tiyatrosu

    theatre venue

    2.2 km

  3. Van Müzesi

    museum

    2 km

  4. Cinemaximum Van

    movie theater

    2.1 km

  5. İpekyolu Halk Eğitim Merkezi

    cultural center

    1.8 km

  6. Van Kedi Evi

    history museum

    1.9 km

  7. Van Arkeoloji ve Etnografya Müzesi

    museum

    2.6 km

  8. Cafe Joy Tostos Eglence Parkı

    amusement park

    1.3 km

Getting there

Van Ferit Melen Airport · 4.7 km

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