Government offers free summer staycation for retirees in coastal resorts

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Isikhan has unveiled an enticing offer for retirees this summer.

The Credit and Dormitories Institution (KYK) will be opening its doors to retirees, providing them with a month-long complimentary stay in selected hostels across the country’s famed coastal regions.

According to reports from Aksam, details regarding the inclusion of all provinces, the capacity of available beds and priority considerations for non-working retirees will be finalized shortly.

Among the prime destinations covered by this initiative are Antalya, Aydin, Balikesir, Izmir, and Mugla, boasting a combined capacity of approximately 65,000 beds across 62 KYK hostels. Retirees are planned to stay in dormitories for seven days from July 15 to Aug.15.

Dorms are mostly located by sea

Many of these hostels are situated in picturesque seaside towns such as Alanya, Cesme, Fethiye, Ayvalik  and Kusadasi, offering retirees the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and leisure activities while enjoying cultural and historical exploration.

Likely, some or all of the KYK dormitories in touristic districts such as Fethiye in Mugla, the center of Antalya, Alanya, Manavgat, Kumluca, Gazipasa, Serik, Kusadasi in Aydin, Cesme, Urla, Bergama, Bayindir in Izmir, Bandirma, Burhaniye, Manyas, Ayvalik, Gonen in Balıkesir will host retirees for one month this summer

Gesture worth hundreds of thousands of Turkish liras

This initiative not only promises retirees a chance to bask in the sun and indulge in coastal delights but also offers significant financial savings. A comparison with hotel accommodation rates reveals gestures worth tens or even hundreds of thousands of Turkish liras in savings for retirees.

In Cesme in July, the price per person per night ranges from ₺3,000 to ₺20,000 depending on the quality and stars of the facility.

Discount opportunity in shopping via special card

Furthermore, a special card scheme will be introduced, granting retirees discounts of 5-15% on purchases at participating pharmacies, supermarkets and clothing stores, providing additional support and benefits during their stay.