Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Introduce Yourself => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: Jillyjinx on April 25, 2016, 18:15:39 PM
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Hello to you all from Devon
So....complete newbie (please be gentle with me!). My name is Jill and my nickname used to be Jillyjinx (mainly because I was always in trouble!). I am a "young" Nana and my daughters are all grownup now (youngest is in my pic with me). I'm heading to Calis on June 27th ....on my own!! Eeeekk!
I booked an apartment and then found your amazing forum which has made me feel so much better about holidaying solo.
I'm still slightly scared (translate to - freaking out what the hell was I thinking!?).
Any tips, encouragement, warnings, dos and donts will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have questions but I've read the rules! I'll go find the right place for them promise.
Shoutout to Highlander....the restaurant guide is a god send thank you!
Hope you're all having a good week and thanks for reading my gabble.
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Hi Jill and welcome - ask away!
If I was holidaying alone, then Calis would be my choice. Very friendly, no riff-raff ;D and plenty of places to choose from for dinner/drinks. The main street and Prom are well lit so you should be safe but usual rules apply, don't walk home alone down the side streets. Taxis are plentiful at the rank and not expensive. Have a fabulous time!
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I holidayed alone in the area many times, without any problems. Found it so friendly & comfotable that I made the move here 5ish years ago. As Bluwise has said the usual rules apply. Have fun
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I have often stayed in Fethiye on my own, no problems
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Thank you it's so nice to hear from women who have gone on holiday on their own, it can be daunting. Also I think and worry some people may get the complete wrong idea - me personally I'm just really looking forward to some good old R&R with my kindle! Can't wait to explore too I'm a huge snorkelling fan and the beaches around the area look perfect. I'll be making full use of the taxis as; a - I'm lazy and b - I wouldn't be able to find my way back to my apartment!
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The present Mrs H has spent holidays in Calis on her own numerous times (mainly to get away from me for a fortnight :-[) and never had a problem.
That having been said she stayed at Letoon and didn't stray far from the prom (or on the odd occasion at Scarlett :)) so didn't have far to go home.
If she went into Fethiye it was always in company.
Bluwise gives good advice re side streets and taxis. It used to be the case that bars and restaurants would be happy to organise taxis.
Just may be a good idea to check the cost before getting in.
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Hi Jilly
Welcome aboard.
Which apartments are you staying in? We can then help with directions as a taxi may not be needed, the dolmus may pass by :)
I'd be sure to book a boat trip if you like to snorkle, lots of lovely bays to stop off at during the trip
Have fun
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Thank you again John, I won't be going into Fethyiye in the evening I'll prefer to stay local I'm hoping I'll find a couple of places I really like and feel comfortable in the evenings to have a drink and some food and stick with them.
Hi Anne and thank you, I'm staying at the Dawn apartments I think it's 1042? The owner sounds lovely we've chatted on the phone and the guys that run them Echo (?) have got good reviews. They also run Dawn beach restaurant so that'll be my first port of call.
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Welcome Jillyjinx - love the nickname! :)
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Welcome Jill hope you enjoy cbf and your Calis holiday.
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hi and enjoy your holiday, the place you are staying will make you very welcome
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Thank you everyone for your lovely replies I'm really looking forward to Calis and hopefully meeting some of you - you're all so friendly! X
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Theres so many single women, you'll be just fine.
For total safe unhassled chill I would recommend jumping on a dolmus and head for the beach in Koca Calis.
Choice of lovely restaurant bars with free sunbeds and amazing views.
Personal favourite is the Mekan who do a superb Turkish or full English breakfast.
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Thank you kayakebab - it's on my "must visit " list! x
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You'll have a great time! Welcome to CBF!
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Thank you Yildirum and a big welcome to you!
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Sorry *Yildirim
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Welcome Jillyjinx. Have a lovely relaxed holiday, this is the perfect place to enjoy as a lone traveller.
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Welcome to CBF Jill. Hope you have a great holiday. :)
Dave & Sue
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Hi Jilly Jinx
I'm from Cornwall originally, just down the road from you. I stay in Fethyie, I go into the Bazarre and side streets shopping alone daily and visit the cafes, bars and restaraunts alone too on occasion. Always fine!
Calis is lovely and I especially love Koca Calis ( because we can let the dogs go, ) and the windsurfing there is fun.
Enjoy your holiday, look me up for a chat and a chill at the beach if you need someone to chat to, always looking for good excuses to dump the boys! ( son and husband!!) but may be sailing your dates!
Have a great time here anyway!
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Hi Lynne awww thanks so much!
I'd love to meet up if you're around and looking for an escape for an hour or so. I'm in Calis 27th June to 6th July let me know if you're about and thanks again for your lovely friendly reply x
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Hi JillyJinx, welcome to the forum. I moved out here on my own almost 3 years ago now, and I love it. I've never had any problems being a single woman, but sometimes it's nicer to have company. I have a lovely circle of friends, men, women or couples, if you fancy meeting up when you are here send me a PM, in any case have a lovely holiday, Sue x
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Thanks Sue I'd love to meet up. Will message you when I'm there - everyone is so friendly I'm really looking forward to it!