What clothes and practical items should I pack for hot weather in Istanbul?

For places with a relaxed but basic dress code, shorts, a tank top or a T-shirt are acceptable. Avoid arriving wearing only swimwear.

On hot days, wear loose lightweight clothing, take breaks in the shade and use a damp scarf around your neck to cool down if needed.

Pack a short clothesline and a few clips for drying swimsuits, towels, cover-ups, tunics and bandanas when the balcony rack is too small.

A practical warm-weather walking kit is light-coloured loose clothing, a hat and drinking water. Wind can still feel noticeably refreshing even on hot days.