Has Calis Changed - or is it Us?

[Highlander]

ColinT - it was indeed nice to meet.

But my point is that going somewhere else away from the noise is becoming more and more difficult.

My advice to folks is go to Letoon stopping on the way at Lee's.

[Scunner]

Why is it such a surprise that this isn't the resort where time stood still ?

The question wasn't really asking if Calis had changed, of course it has and was always going to. The question was asked because there is a lot of evidence on here and elsewhere that people who love(d) Calis are spending far less time in it - both visitors and residents. So what I was driving at was are we spending less time overall there because it had changed, or because we had changed.

I can't shake the place off - I've had more than enough Calis for one lifetime and I've said before, often stand at the gate at Dalaman waiting to board, convinced I won't be back for at least a few years - then within a week I have the flights booked for next week's TR jaunt! I can't explain the feeling I get, driving into Calis on the transfer - it's a mixture of too many things but I'm excited (or as excited as I get) to be back. The kids too, I was touched when they recently told me they never feel as calm and relaxed anywhere abroad like they do when they are in Calis.

But most of what we do doesn't involve Calis, although we always stay there. So I posed the question, why is that - because it has changed/evolved or because we did.

[ColinT]

John.  Annoyed we didn't get to see Lee this year, but had quite a few nights with Uncle Joe, but the World Cup got in the way and we didn't walk far enough right along the prom.  We'll be indulging next June though with no distractions, maybe see you there!

[Highlander]

ColinT - if by uncle Joe you mean Joseph I thought he had screwed the volume up.

I'm beginning to think it's this old git   

[Rimms]

I think the answer to the question might be a very predictable one from some of the long time experienced visitors/ residents here, however, after eating Kebabs and drinking fruit juice in the Sunday market this morning with six first time visitors (mercury is my witness) they think this place is heaven upon earth.

[Scunner]

Yes I know, and it's good that happens - the snare is still in place. But maybe experience over time taints it all. Here on CBF, in the last few days, a post about handbag snatching and a post about how the shops used to close and leave all the t shirts, handbags etc outside in display - and the bars leaving all the spirits etc on the shelves even though it was all outside (the Ernur did).

Nobody is happier than me to read of new converts, but for me I think we hit it at just the right period. I'm sure they think they did and that is pleasing to hear too.

[Highlander]

Perhaps it's all down to expectations - we are not five star people and perhaps we have been and generally remain content with Calis

[Scunner]

Maybe but I think not. Believe me, I have, quite honestly, brought a number of 5 star people to Calis - and they fell for it too. It's an intoxicating dump is Calis  

[atinabay]

I tend to share the same feelings as some posted here about Calis.  After 5 years,although we now have an apartment there, we are now spending more time in Fethiye when we 'go out'.    The prom has lost some of it's appeal as far as eating for us.  We now stick to the same two  restaurants when eating there.  It still feels the same as far as the scenery, the stroll, the sunset and as we are there in early May and Sept/Oct  it still seems reasonably peaceful. Up to 5 yrs ago we had been to many different resorts throughout the world but since then it's only been Calis.  As far as we're concerned, its the most laid back place we know. Still!... Is that the appeal? The unknown factor that draws us?

[nichola]

Not intending to go off topic but just an observation. I meet a lot of people who are or are becoming more inclined to now base themselves in Fethiye where there are some superb hotels and some good middle of the range hotels too. That way they can easily visit any of the resorts or beaches when they want to, are more centrally located for excursions and trips and generally avoid the aspects of Çaliş and Hisarönü and even Ölüdeniz that they have become disenchanted with.

Fethiye is a great place at night with the bar street, the harbour and new Kordon and a nice selection of shops and good restaurants.