Author Topic: Holidaying with Teenagers in Kalkan (Read 3384 times)

Chris B · « **on:** February 01, 2010, 09:13:17 AM »

Hi Everyone
This is my first post on the site which we have found very informative.We are holidaying in July staying at some new apartments called "Patio" which are just above the new road.We are traveling with two teenage boys 16 my son and his friend.My other son has now decided that he would like to come along as well he would be 17 and he would now also like to bring a friend from college.

There would not be enough room in out apartment for the six of us so I was thinking of a bed and breakfast which would be close to our apartment so we could keep a eye on them.Wonder if any one has any suggestions

Regards

Chris B

fidimax · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2010, 09:58:39 AM »

Hiya Chris,if the Patio apts are above the new rd,thats a fair way out of town,I cant think of any BnBs that far out.

BevJam · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2010, 10:09:34 AM »

Just had a look at the apartments on the map and the nearest is probably a hotel not a B and B they tend to be in the centre. I think the Mediterran isn't to far away? There also seem to be 3 bed semi detached villas are they not available if you need another room?

lilly · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2010, 10:49:04 AM »

Hi we are bringing a 16 and 18 year old coming with us in July and we give them a fair amount of freedom, Kalkan is very safe.We have a villa just above the new road. Not sure about suitable places to stay though.

Charlie · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2010, 11:28:10 AM »

Agree with Lilly we too have been bringing teenagers for many years and they love the place. Looking at the apartment I think you are above the D400 around where the jandarme station is. As someone else said probably close to the Mediteran Apts. Near you but slightly closer to town is the Kelebek hotel and the Bella Monte hotel.. Haven't used either so can't personally recommend but I do think they would be pretty close to your apt. Hopefuly someone else will be along who can tell you more about them or other local hotels. Welcome to the site Chris B!

kalkan4eva · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2010, 12:06:54 AM »

There's Samira Deluxe as well, but in terms of B&B and affordability, Kelebek is very reasonable and is more akin to your original post. Good luck

Chris B · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2010, 08:47:03 AM »

Thanks every one for your suggestions are also looking at the white house B & B which is part of the korsan empire but it gets good reviews and i think is in central Kalkan so minght fit the bill

Cheers

Chris B

Charlie · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2010, 08:55:41 AM »

The White House is bang in the centre of the old town. Great location and the views from the roof terrace are fab. I wasn't aware that it belonged to the Korsan group. The owner is Halil and I'm sure he would make your family very welcome.

helen1 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2010, 09:31:12 AM »

Not sure when in July you're going but there will be a group of teenagers at the Samira, 16-18 year olds, from about 14th July. A group of us meet up every year, with our kids and the teenagers have a ball. We love Kalkan because we feel it's safe enough to give our teenagers a bit of freedom.

Charlie · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2010, 09:39:49 AM »

After my post about the White House I was just thinking exactly what Helen1 wrote. I think teenage boys would definitely prefer the Samira Deluxe. Much more going on and very family orientated. Better chance of meeting others of a similar age. The White House is beautiful but there is no pool and I think they cater for 'older' people - that's 25 and above before I offend anyone! Also Kelebek is a quieter, smaller hotel too so I think for teenagers Samira Deluxe is the one to go for.

Chris B · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:54:32 AM »

Sorry I think I am getting my white houses mixed up, we were looking at the patara stone house (it is a white house also a fish restaraunt...) and we were looking at the white house as well which i now realise is a different place ....booked the flights now so we will find some were thanks for your comments

Regards

Chris B

Chris B · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:00:44 AM »

Thanks to every one for there suggestions in the end I booked them in to the samira , A bit far away from us but like Helen1 suggests Kalkan is relatively safe and it gives them a bit of freedom and it sounds like there will be some people there of a similar age group

Happy days!

Chris B

Charlie · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2010, 07:35:28 AM »

Hi Chris I don't think the Samra Deluxe is too far from you. I think you are just above the D400 and the Samira is also situated there. I'm sure they'll have a grea time.

kalkan4eva · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2010, 11:16:41 PM »

I understood from Chris's post that he'd booked them into the Samira, as opposed to Samira Deluxe. Hence the "bit far away" remark. All the Samira's are pretty confusing until you know which one is where

Chris B · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2010, 01:12:06 AM »

Hi

I thourght I had booked them into the samira but I have booked them in to the samira deluxe we arre going to look at it tonight to see if we should try and swap or stay the same.....next year I am leaving the kids at home and they can sort there own holiday out this is doing my head in

Chris B

blue lizard · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2010, 01:36:29 AM »

The delux is nearest to you of the samira propertys..

msr · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2010, 05:07:01 AM »

I think wherever you stay with teenagers, you won't go far wrong. You will have no fear of leaving them to their own devices day or night as Kalkan has a good safe feel to it. Befor we bought in Kalkan we took our two teenagers plus friends for 4 consecutive years. For two of these years we stayed in the Samira (hotel) . The boys made many friends there as it was family orientated, and now no longer teenagers, they visit Kalkan most years with friends and girlfriends etc. You will love it!