The Foreign Office has issued a sinister warning to Brits travelling to , urging them to be extra vigilant amid a spate of reported sex attacks. Some of the attacks were on children. In safety advice updated on Tuesday (April 22), the Government warned that a majority of the reported sexual assault cases took place during the tourist season in coastal resort areas.

It added that often the attacks were committed by someone the victim may have met during the day, with "a significant number" being carried out by hotel or spa staff. There have also been sexual attacks on children visiting toilets on their own, according to the Foreign Office. The Department said: "Be extra vigilant in these situations." In 2024, 4.4 million travellers from Britain visited , according to the Foreign Office. It said there were 56 cases of sexual assault, including rape, reported to British consular staff.

In the update, the Foreign Office urged Brits to make sure children and young people are always accompanied by someone who is known and can be trusted.

It advised against leaving a child alone with hotel or excursion staff and recommended using "reputable providers" for any services and trips.

The Government advised doing research before travelling, including by consulting your tour operator if you have one.

It also advised against sharing personal details unnecessarily, including information about where you are staying, your personal contact details or social media accounts.

The Government also updated its advice ahead of next year's Ramadan holy month. In Turkey, this is likely to begin between February 16-20, 2026, and last for 29 or 30 days.

During this time, it may cause offence to eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public during the daytime, including in a car. The Foreign Office is also cautioning travellers against playing loud music, dancing or swearing in public.

Turkey is one of the most popular mid-haul holiday destinations for Brits, with its beaches, culture and cuisine. However, before the Foreign Office update on Tuesday there were several safety considerations to be aware of.

These included regional risks of terror attacks, protests in Istanbul and elsewhere as well as pickpocketing in tourist areas.