Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Calis Beach Forum => Calis Beach Questions and Information => Topic started by: 06hallja on April 17, 2018, 11:04:36 AM
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Hi All,
I am going on my first holiday abroad in 3 weeks and we are staying in Jiva Beach Resort.
I honestly can't wait, even though we are only going to be there for a week!
But seeing as I'm a Turkey newbie i was wondering if you could give me some advice?
1) Should i take out Pounds and change in to Lira?
2) Recommendations on excursions and trips?
3) Recommendations on restaurants? (don't fancy eating in the resort for 7 day straight!)
4) I would like to purpose to my girlfriend while out there and would like to buy a ring, sadly i don't have a huge budget (£200-£300) any recommendations on jewelers?
Thank you
Jack
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Hi and welcome - I'm sure you will love Calis!
Here are a few suggestions to your questions - I'm sure others will have ideas too
1) Should i take out Pounds and change in to Lira?
We do as you tend to get a better rate over there than at home. Take some lira to get you started then change what you need.
2) Recommendations on excursions and trips?
Hmm, can't help as we rarely bother but a boat trip from either Fethiye Harbour or from Calis is always a lovely day out
3) Recommendations on restaurants? (don't fancy eating in the resort for 7 day straight!)
A tough one to answer as one man's meat etc...... Have a walk along Calis front and you will be spoilt for choice.
4) I would like to purpose to my girlfriend while out there and would like to buy a ring, sadly i don't have a huge budget (£200-£300) any recommendations on jewelers?
I would have said Onur Jewellers on Calis main street but I'm not sure if he is back from UK this year so I will pass on this one
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Welcome. I'm sure you will enjoy the Jiva based on the feedback I've had from those we have met who have stayed there.
Bring Sterling and change in the change shop on the main Calis street or in Fethiye - banks or change shops.. DON'T change it in the hotel or at the airport! It's also illegal to change it just anywhere. It has to be an official exchange place.
Yes get a boat trip. Cheap as chips and a great day out. They will pick you up and drop you off, feed you and you will see some lovely little places. All for about £15 each.
Also think about Saklikent and maybe the Mud Baths at Dalyan. Just beware they will stop off at jewelers or a carbet place/bazaar and you might get the hard sell if you get off the coach ;-)
Enjoy your holiday :)
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See Sedat at Zumrut jewelers next door to Onur. a lot of people on here know him.
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1) Should i take out Pounds and change in to Lira?
Definitely take sterling but perhaps 100 tl for first day till you get settled in. Agree 100% with kenkay re Zumrut (even although it's illegal.
Recommendations on excursions and trips?
Sugar Boat boat trip (on facebook if you are on there or phone 00 90 532 781 1265 - not the cheapest but a great day out)
3) Recommendations on restaurants? (don't fancy eating in the resort for 7 day straight!)
Our favourite Bella Mammas on Calis Beach front. Calis Beach Indian Restaurant won the vote for best restaurant on this Forum in 2017
4) I would like to purpose to my girlfriend while out there and would like to buy a ring, sadly i don't have a huge budget (£200-£300) any recommendations on jewelers?
I hope you propose as well ;). Again Zumrut Jewelers or if you are in Olu Deniz Infinity Jewelers
I have a Guide to Restaurants Etc. in Calis although it is a number of years old. Might be of some assistance. If I can find it and you send me an email address I will send you a copy.
PS Hope she says yes
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We stayed at Jiva Beach last year and it is excellent. If you walk for about 5 minutes from the hotel towards the beach front walkway the first restaurant on your right is Oben, highly recommended. Have a fab time, I’m sure you will.
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Hi and welcome - I'm sure you will love Calis!
Here are a few suggestions to your questions - I'm sure others will have ideas too
1) Should i take out Pounds and change in to Lira?
We do as you tend to get a better rate over there than at home. Take some lira to get you started then change what you need.
2) Recommendations on excursions and trips?
Hmm, can't help as we rarely bother but a boat trip from either Fethiye Harbour or from Calis is always a lovely day out
3) Recommendations on restaurants? (don't fancy eating in the resort for 7 day straight!)
A tough one to answer as one man's meat etc...... Have a walk along Calis front and you will be spoilt for choice.
4) I would like to purpose to my girlfriend while out there and would like to buy a ring, sadly i don't have a huge budget (£200-£300) any recommendations on jewelers?
I would have said Onur Jewellers on Calis main street but I'm not sure if he is back from UK this year so I will pass on this one
There is a jewellery workshop in Calis who could make you a ring. He has lots of different stones and will help you design. If you have any old gold he will melt it down and incorporate it into the ring. I can give you details if you are interested.
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A day trip to Rhodes is a fabulous day out
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It certainly is providing the boat doesn't break down!
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That's all part of the fun :D
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Bring cash and change in Calis.
Loads of restaurants at Java end or along the prom,never had a bad one yet.
Use Calis boat cooperative for a boat trip,best day you will have.Everyone has their favourite but try Ali Kavak he is on FB and you can book with him.
A nice day spent walking from Java,through Calis and into Fethiye for lunch or go early evening for dinner and make a night of it.
Safire goldsmith at Becestan Square in Calis will make you a unique ring at a reasonable price.Again you can contact him on FB in advance to maybe get the ball rolling before you go.
If you want to PM me I can give you a few more details
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Thanks for all the responses and recommendations, we are definitely going to be doing a boat trip!
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We also did a jeep safari (much against my wishes) with Animal Tours last year. It was fabulous, Animal himself is a bit bonkers but puts on a fabulous day. Various combinations of trips, we did this one:
http://animalexcursions.co.uk/wet-n-wild-safari/
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That looks fun, may give that one a try in May :)
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Totally love the Jiva we always stay there for a few nights every year ( staying there for a mini break in few weeks time) everything about it is great staff are all really friendly and it's not too far too walk to somewhere different if you fancy a change of scene...they were getting their bit of beach ready other day and it looked very inviting indeedy I had a strong urge to go and lay on one of their sunbeds it looked that good ????
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Scanner, I have some friends visiting Calis next week who are keen to do a Jeep safari. Where did you book your Animal Excursions trip?
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You can book with him direct on his Facebook page, tell him Scanner at CBF sent you
https://www.facebook.com/animalexcursions/
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Thank you, Scunner, I’ve passed this to our friends; you mentioned Animal Tours before, but I thought you might have booked with one of the many trip sellers in Calis.