my vist this time to calis *moan.

[Julesp]

A also agree with the above, personally I love Calis when the tourists are here, its great to see people enjoying themselves, and I love to get chatting to them about what a lovely holiday they are having, I always remember that they have probably been saving all year for their holiday, but there are some, as said, that do make derogotary remarks about the tousists.
 That said I do wish they would learn to cover up when wandering the town and markets, thats when I feel like saying something myself because to me that is also disrespectful to the locals. A bikini or swimshorts with naked bellies are not the correct attire to walk around a muslim town in.
I think the seasons a little early to see families with children, but I know quite a few that will be coming soon

[kanga]

Agree with other quotes we also make an effort to speak Turkish where ever we can and our lovely Turkish friends help us. I would rather socialise with the locals than the ex pats any day of the week. It was our dream to retire to Turkey eventually when we purchased our villa many years ago but have to be honest could not put up with these people who have nothing better to do than slag their so called friends off. Would rather keep my circle of Turkish friends and keep myself to myself.

[sunnyd]

quote:Originally posted by Julesp

 That said I do wish they would learn to cover up when wandering the town and markets, thats when I feel like saying something myself because to me that is also disrespectful to the locals. A bikini or swimshorts with naked bellies are not the correct attire to walk around a muslim town in.

My sentiments entirely and I'm glad I've found someone that shares the same   I often find myself thinking 'put some clothes on, this is Turkey... not Spain' when driving through Fethiye town.

[tinkerman]

I hear more Brits complaining about this than Turks

[Scunner]

I never complained about it

[poppy50]

I must agree we have come across some cocky and rude people too.  To begin with when we first purchased I was so dissappointed in the behaviour of some of the UK people.  We are a private quiet couple and was shocked to hear a UK woman openly mouth a rude comment to me.  Wow! what surprise I had never met this woman before.

However, thank goodness for our turkish neighbours, we get on so well, helping each other with the language and doing a lot of laughing too.  They make each day a pleasure to be in calis and I think the magic word is respect for each other, not forgetting you have to earn your respect in someone else's country.  

[col]

I also agree with most of these comments, and I (for the most)keep myself to myself and a few good and close friends.
I sold my small apt in Calis over 5 years ago (thanks again Keith) as I prefer a less ex pat area and moved to a much more local neighbourhood in Fethiye. This suits me and the other English owners here, but of course I do realise that many ex pats do prefer to be in an area and the company of more ex pats.
We all have our own opinions of where and who we wish to socalise with and how often. That is (in my opinion) the beauty of this area, we have the choices of Calis, Fethiye, Hisaronu, Uzumlu, to mention a few, but all are close at hand for when we want a change of scenery and people.

[artie]

I spend 12 weeks in calis every year and while i dont really know many expats i know them by sight.There must be some very nice people among the expat community.Having said that we were in a bar on the front last september and some expats were saying to the waiter that they lived there and should not be paying 4tl for a bottle of efes.They were trying to negotiate a deal for 3tl.Needless to say they didnt get anywhere.I think they were showing off and playing to an audience but if they think they were being clever then im afraid they were mistaken.

[Karennina]

My neighbours are expats and they are really lovely, they have made a good life for themselves they have hobbies and dont associate with the EPKH brigade!I fell foul once to one of the brigade all because I asked if anyone knew the name of the bus to get to the animal shelter, he ripped into me saying people like me come out there being a dogooder bla bla and I know nothing about wild animals he really gave me a hard time but I stood my ground and stood firm about what I beleived in but was a bit shocked at the time !

[Baznshir]

In the seven years that we have been coming to Calis and we spend roughly three months a year here, we have found that there is more to the place than the promenade. We tend to stay off the front for the most part and enjoy the other spots that are on offer. The best part of coming over is to be able to meet up with our friends and we have made quite a lot, Turkish as well as English, since we first came here.