Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Calis Beach Forum => Calis Beach Questions and Information => Topic started by: Miss.M on July 31, 2013, 00:08:47 AM
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So the last visit was the summer of 2011, my only 'holiday' in 2012 was a weekend in Chelmsford for V Festival (at least it was a heatwave). Luckily this year the Calis bug itch has been scratched!
BMB seemed to be mostly in one piece when we arrived on the 15th July, otherwise there didn't seem to be much change noticeable change except the usual move around of staff between the restaurants and bars.
Overall, all meals out were lovely - except for one meal at Yeni Dunya in Fethiye when the boyfriend and I had one of our own nights out. And Mozaik Bahce once again never failed to please us, though I shall post restaurant reviews soon.
We found that Calis is a lot quieter than it has been in previous years, yet some nights the front would be very busy. Mondays were quietest as that seemed to be the transition day, but to those who have been before it is noticeably quieter.
Excursions: Blue Bays boat trip with Calis boats, always a relaxing day with a lovely lunch and a snorkel kit makes the stops more interesting when you can see what you're swimming above!
Jeep Safari we did with Evergreen this year, a very enjoyable day out and there was more time spent at the Yaka Park which I preferred this time around.
Kaya Koy, Mum and Dad did this trip and enjoyed it, a very interesting day out. Though the parents recommend it more for a cooler day/month as it heats up very quickly and to wear sensible shoes as well!
All in all, it was a wonderful break away from the UK everyone enjoyed themselves greatly and relaxed a lot! Calis is still the wonderful place I remember and it was great sharing it with someone else who hadn't been before who loved it as well. My ultimate highlight? Seeing baby turtles hatch in the late afternoon on the beach, it was a lovely moment which will stick for a long time :)
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Lovely post, Miss. M. And lucky you seeing the turtles! :)
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we were on the 14th july and it was very hot
contrast to your post which was enjoyable to read
we went out once (the meeting point ,maries bar ) and spent a lazy week round the pool bliss
wow seeing the turtle must be a plus. did you take any photo;s
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Oh I can't wait now....fly out on 17th aug for two weeks, last time we came to Calis was 2010! I didn't realise how much I missed Turkey holiday til we booked this year, looking forward to seeing all the same places! :)
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Nice post Miss M :)
It's always nice to see new places in different countries but there is something about going back to the same place that appeals too. We have a place in Koca Calis and a timeshare on the Algarve. Obviously we go as much as possible to the former and once a year to the latter. What we do find is how quickly we settle in and get on with the holiday chilling bit. In both places we are always finding new things to do and places to go to but we also love the fact that we meet up with old friends and we are relaxed from the minute we get on the transfer bus.
It's a bit like finding that old pair of slippers - they fit so well and are so comfy :)
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A lovely post indeed - so glad you had an enjoyable holiday :)
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Nice post Miss M :)
It's always nice to see new places in different countries but there is something about going back to the same place that appeals too. We have a place in Koca Calis and a timeshare on the Algarve. Obviously we go as much as possible to the former and once a year to the latter. What we do find is how quickly we settle in and get on with the holiday chilling bit. In both places we are always finding new things to do and places to go to but we also love the fact that we meet up with old friends and we are relaxed from the minute we get on the transfer bus.
It's a bit like finding that old pair of slippers - they fit so well and are so comfy :)
Stoop you are so right, it is exactly like your favourite slippers, I couldn't put it better, we left on 28th June and we will be back on 24th Aug, and we will just carry on where we left off :)
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I agree with angela - that's a brilliant description Stoop! :)
- a comfy old pair of slippers
We only usually visit once a year but as soon as we arrive it's just like that - comfy, cosy and relaxing! ;D
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It was very fortunate to see the turtles, we happened to be walking along the front with some ice cream then we saw some people gathered around one of the metal cages and went to have a look. One woman was feeling around in the sand and would scoop out two before passing them to another woman who placed them in a bucket covered in cardboard, as it was too early in the evening for them to be hatching! My boyfriend took some photos so I will try and get those off him and put them on here :)
Your description of old slippers fits perfectly Stoop, a holiday somewhere that you know and enjoy feels a lot more relaxing!
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...... and no taking three days to get your bearings and find the best bars ;)
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.......... and knowing you're going to get a genuine welcome from the bar/restaurant owners you've got to know over the years! :)
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.......... and knowing you're going to get a genuine welcome from the bar/restaurant owners you've got to know over the years! :)
Yes indeed marina - couldn't agree more.
We have such good friends who work so hard during the season and it is such a pleasure to meet up with them again each year. :) :) :)
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"old slippers" just a perfect discription on how calis draws you back year after year.....and meeting great turkish friends of old...love the place very much...roll on september...whoop whoop.... :) :) :)
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It's a bit like finding that old pair of slippers - they fit so well and are so comfy :)
Brilliant description stoop - perfect.
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Sigh, only once this year and we made the trip in June, but Calis is just so comfortable
to keep visiting, wish I was there now! :)
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Sob sob sob :'( This is our 1st year in 7 that we are not coming to Calis and I just don't know how we're going to cope!! Reading all these comments makes me miss it even more but glad you had a great time and hope everyone has a fantastic Summer :)
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I sympathise with you Lynn. When we first started coming to Turkey it was always towards the end of the season September/October time. Then, for one reason or another, we missed a year but we both got such bad withdrawal symptoms that we booked to go as soon as we could the following year, in May. And May it's been every year since then, just in case we can sneak another one in before the end of the season! ;D ;)
The next time will be even sweeter believe me. Hope you can last out! :)
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The next time will be even sweeter believe me. Hope you can last out! :)
From this years experience Lynn, I can definitely vouch for what marina has said!
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We were greedy last year and spent the whole month of August there but having just moved house it really hasn't been possible this year, the next chance will be October half term as I work term time but a bit wary coming that late in the season so rather than a couple of week long visits during other school holidays it will just have to be the full 6 week Summer holidays 2014!! Counting the days already :)