First time in Turkey

[forestfan]

Hello
We are going to Calis in less than 4 weeks and have never been to Turkey before.
Just wondered if anyone can give us any useful info regarding the area?
Thanks

[cef]

Hi forestfan, welcome to the forum.  there's tons of good useful info on here, have a browse through, if you have a particular question, just ask, someone will know, or find the answer.

Hope you enjoy your maiden trip to Turkey, careful... it is Addictive  

[mavisim]

Hi forestfan, welcome to the forum!

I remember my first time in Turkey - there's just so much to see and do and not enough time. Many helpful people will be glad to help with your questions and there's a wealth of info you will find by just browsing through sections of the forum. Have a great time and don't be afraid to ask any questions.

[sannyrut]

Hello and welcome to the forum.I am certain you will enjoy Turkiye and Calis.Members will be pleased to help out with your enquiries and mavism and cef are correct,the forum has lots of advice and comments from the experiences of members

[number2]

Hi forestfan, welcome to the forum, my first 2 times to Turkey were in Kusadasi, then Icmeler, Bitez, then Ovacik, before i found a place i wanted to be, CALIS, as cef says it's addictive, and you can't help enjoying yourself, but watch yourself,it can be very expensive, cos you finish up buying a place to live, lol. Alan

[glennat]

Hi Forestfan,

If you are able (and have never done it before) then you must go scuba diving whilst there.  There are many diving centres, but the one I've used is "European Diving Centre".  Look them up on the net and book your day out before you leave blighty.  It'll be cheaper then arranging through some agency or your holiday rep.
Go to an open Market - and HAGGLE!
If you're a fella, then don't get your hair cut before you go and don't shave.  Once you have checked in - go to the barbers for the full hair cut, shave and ear-hair burning experience!
Take the Dolmus whenever possible.
Go to the Fish Market - pick a fish and take a seat whilst it is cooked and served.
Change your currency in Fethiye - not England.  Go to a bank for the better rates.
Take Marmite.  Mozzies tend not to eat you if you have eaten it!
Go to the mud baths.
Have a turkish bath (there's a good one right in Calis)
Zebra-crossings are an optical illusion...you may see them, but the motorists don't!
Trust the locals.  If they make a recommendation - go with it.
Explore the bars/restaraunts which are off the beaten track.....try to hunt them down.  Not only are the prices even lower then Calis, but you will be welcomed just as warmly.

That'll get you going I think.

Glen

[tribalelder]

Hi and a very warm welcome to the Forum.  We liked it so much we decided to make it our home....with no regrets.

[friar tuck]

Welcome to the Forum forestfan you are not from the East Midlands are you, try Googleing Calis you will get loads of info about property sales also some info on the local area enjoy your holiday it's a wonderful country full of wonderful people and the locals are OK too.
 

[forestfan]

Thank you very much for your help!!!
We both would love to dive so thanks for your recommendation.

[jwood]

Hi Nina, I see you are from Nottingham, have you a season ticket for the coming season ?