2017 Season looking dire

[stoop]

We ate at Nil last Thursday and it was full. Admittedly it was quiz night.

We saw both the flower man and toy man plus Adem.

The front seemed quite busy with walkers but I can't be sure if other bars were as busy.

Things seem a little quieter this week but I think Ramadam is affecting daytime business for many.

[George Warner]

We flew back into Dalaman on Monday evening with EasyJet plane was packed but only ten on our shared transfer to Calis area

[Jacqui Harvey]

Have seen the Flower man most nights now, have bought off him three times and also seen Adem every night.  However, Adem is complaining there is no business for him.    The Gypsy woman has not been around, there was a very elderly gypsy selling flowers last night.  Also see the guy with the light up toys.  No deaf and dumb sellers though.
This week has been very quiet with restaurants not fully,  Meeting point a few nights ago ony had 3 tables full at 9.00pm. I have never seen the Meeting Point like that.  The shops in the Main Street are empty too.  Edi at the Silver Shop was telling us business was dire.
I really hope it will pick up for the school holidays.  I hate to see Calis like this.

[thekeyclan]

I have been here in Fethiye two days, I have now spoken to a car rental company, restauranteur, barber, hotel and shop keeper, all of whom I have known for many years, and all are saying the same thing, this is the worst start to a season they have ever experienced. I hope I am wrong, but I feel this could be a defining season for many business's that rely on the tourist trade.

[Jacqui Harvey]

Spoke to someone who drove to Saklkent with his wife yesterday, they were the only two people there.

[Toky]

That's sad as by this time usually it's staring to get busy. Hard on all shop/bar/hoteliers/restaurant owners. Hope it's just late in getting going.

[chris35]

We were out in Calis last Friday night. There were people eating in most places along front. The new bar between nil bar and bamboo was packed and we only just managed to get a seat. Things are not as good as recent years, but not as dire as some reports make out.

[Scunner]

What is that bar Chris?

[Liz 101]

Laika. It's been built on the frontage of Azure Properties

[davybill]

Information from people who have ate at the Laika, the food
and service is good.