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Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

shirleyV

2008-10-02 09:27:14

Hi there all you Turkey lovers I am hoping you can help me

My predicament is I am a Turkey novice as my only experience of Turkey was about 16 years ago to Gumbet which I hated (sorry to anyone who likes it)
I have not travelled short haul for many years as I usually go to the Far East , however there a few thing going on next summer with my family and there is a slight chance I may only do a shorter holiday.
The one country I keep looking at is Turkey as I would love to try it again , some places look beautiful and I am sure we would love it, the 2 I like the look of are Bitez and Kalkan.
I really want somewhere with low key nightlife, we are in our 40's and want to chill out. We like nice restaurants too.
Kalkan looks very pretty to me but I dont like pebble beaches are there any sandy beaches you could reach by dolmus?
Bitez does appear to have a decent enough beach , maybe not as pretty as Kalkan but looks quite chilled out, I was wondering though because it is close to Gumbet is it a bit 'tacky'
The other place which I must admit looks great is Dalyan , the beach is a long way from there I know but we don't mind travelling. any comments on these 3 resorts would be greatly appreciated , many thanks , shirley

Edited by shirleyV 2008-10-02 18:44:34

Kedi Yavrusu

2008-10-02 10:24:02

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

I haven't been to Kalkan or Dalyan but I have been to Bitez and it is very nice there, not at all tacky and far quieter than nearby Gumbet. If you hated Gumbet 16 years ago it is even worse now

but bitez is nothing like that.

The beach is nice, a bit more shingley than really sandy but still very pleasant and there are alots of restaurants and a couple of bars, lots of nice hotels and apartments and within easy reach of Bodrum.

from what I hear though any of the resorts you are looking at will suit you so I'm sure you will find something nice.

Kedi

SandC

2008-10-02 10:42:36

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

I haven't been to Bitez but can recommend both Dalyan and my favourite, Kalkan. The town beach is pebbly but you are not far away from the most beautiful beach, Patara. The town is gorgeous, old buildings, cobbled streets and flowers everywhere. You couldn't wish for more choice in wonderful restaurants, many of them are roof top. Very popular with brits but definitely not an egg and chips place.

What I liked most about Dalyan was the position of our hotel right on the river banks. Very quiet and scenic. The town itself is not as pretty but there are plenty of restaurants and bars to keep your evenings occupied. Very well placed too as it is only 20 mins from Dalaman and you are right where the famous mud baths and rock tombs are. The rock tombs are lit up at night and look quite spectacular.

joan.pw

2008-10-02 13:31:20

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

Kalkan is pretty, but not much of a beach, but you can get to lots of other places from there and as already mentioned Patara beach is gorgeous, jump dolmus to it.

Dalyan is also very nice, 20 mins from airport which has got to be a plus, lots of trips, the beach is about
15 mins on the dolmus through loverly sceenery, regular service.
Dalyan is very chilled, a beautiful river runs through it, great for a walk in the evening, a pretty park at the end were you can have a soft drink.Some very nice hotels on the river, couldnt be more chilled than that.
We fell in love with the place 2 yeas ago, we are here for eight weeks this time, :sun2

ellie_meg

2008-10-02 13:47:36

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

have you thought about akyaka that is gorgeous. we went to bitez a few mths ago and found it very expensive compared to akyaka and the beach or scenery not a patch on akyaka it was very stoney to get in the sea. akyaka has a lovely sandy beach, very turkish and is in a conservation area so kept really lovely. have a look at the photo gallery ive put a few photos of akyaka in there and look at this link. akyaka seems to tick all the boxes you are asking for, lovely beach, lovely restaurants, low key but not totally dead, fab scenery and 50 mins from dalaman airport

http://akyaka.com/index.php

mehmeh1

2008-10-02 18:29:44

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

One thing to bear in mind with Kalkan is that it is built on the side of a fairly steep hill, so is unsuitable for anyone with any walking difficulties. The other two places are flat.

katiesmum

2008-10-04 09:55:17

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

Glad you made this posting as I am looking at either Dalyan or Bitez for next summer, (need a change from the A Inc hotels in Sharm). Looked at Bitez earlier in the year but now am thinking towards Dalyan so all advice much appreciated. We have been to Akyaka and loved it there but fancy a complete change. My main concern would be mozzies in Dalyan (we would have to go August time).

Also can I ask with what seems to be happening with the `airlines etc` would you still consider booking a DIY holiday (we have done this many times in the past to Turkey but am a little wary at the moment)

Whats the wildlife like in Dalyan (as most of you know I have a snake phobia so need to check this bit out...)

Many thanks for all advice and help. xx

del949

2008-10-04 16:24:49

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

One thing to bear in mind with Kalkan is that it is built on the side of a fairly steep hill, so is unsuitable for anyone with any walking difficulties. The other two places are flat.

VERY steep hill !!

ElJhem

2008-10-04 17:19:38

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

Very good for walking off the calories after a delicious meal in one of lovely restaruants in Kalkan town

jujuju

2008-10-05 12:01:33

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

We stayed in Bitez this year for two weeks in July.The night life is very low key,was too quiet for us and we are in our 50's! Also found it to be expensive compared to other resorts.It is not at all tacky.The sea was too stoney for our liking,normally we spend a lot of time in the sea.There were several large dogs that continually roamed the beach and promenade which was off putting.No one was sure if they were strays or owned as many wore collars.Lots of places to eat,but again we thought overpriced.Havent been to Kalkan or Dalyan.

Dadooronron

2008-10-06 07:42:24

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

@ Ellie-meg

I have tried viewing that web page before, you have to register and although I have done that I still can't view it. It does not recognise my id if I try to re-register it says I'm registered, if I ask for a reminder password it says it dosen't recognise me. I even tried with a different email address.

ellie_meg

2008-10-06 08:03:25

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

oh sounds a bit strange, ive never had any problems, although i know the english lady that ran this site and lived in akyaka has returned to the uk so maybe her turkish partner has taken over and altered things. heres a different link to try

http://www.turkuaz-guide.net/gokova.html

fionay

2008-10-06 14:09:28

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

another vote for Akyaka lovely beach, a nice selection of good restaurants very pretty and not commercialised The perfect chill out

tofwig

2008-10-08 11:42:35

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

i have done turkey twice.... first time 16 years ago to gumbet.....and bitez 2 weeks ago.....boy how gumbet has changed...it is like BLACKPOOL ON SPEED..........

bitez very chilled out and what a view from the beach
bitez all the way for me

shirleyV

2008-10-09 18:32:57

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

Thanks so much for all your kind replies, still mulling it over , but you have all been really helpful :tup

Kedi Yavrusu

2008-10-13 10:59:39

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

Yes Gumbet has certainly changed a lot, I first went about 18 years ago and it is unrecognisable now. If I hadn't lived there and got used to the place I would probably hate it to go to on holiday, but is like a second home now. Bitez is a far nicer resort though.

Geoffrey Bungle

2014-07-03 15:53:23

Re: Bitez V Kalkan V Dalyan

Regular visitor to Kalkan but was disappointed in Dalyan.Because of the river there are lots of midgies and the restaurants are very inferior to those in Kalkan.However Dalyan is on the flat and there is an ongoing yapping stray dog problem in Kalkan.However,cannot comment on Bitez but may well try it soon.

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