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DRBD · « **Reply #20 on:** April 29, 2015, 05:08:26 PM »

Tyros, yes having been informed by Deniz they hope to open in approx 2 wks, just got his contract yesterday, so pleased for him, he knows that location having been there before, good luck to him.

MartynE · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2015, 07:53:08 AM »

As always, a last minute flurry of activity sees Kalkan transformed.

Last year it was the street paving; everyone complained that it would never be ready in time for the season - but it was, and Kalkan looked better for it.

This year it's the harbour area. Lots of doom and gloom...it's a mess...people will hate it...Kalkan will lose all its regular customers...blah, blah, blah... but now it's the end of April and, low and behold, most of the restaurants in the affected area have found new locations, the area itself is being cleaned up and everyone is finally feeling and sounding more positive.

Why did we ever doubt it?

Babs · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2015, 08:00:39 AM »

Hooray, this time in three weeks we will have woken up to our first morning in Kalkan this year. Hopefully the sun will be shining and Kalkan will be looking it's usual sparkling self!

Does anyone know when the beach gets "ready" for the season? We love to spend time on the town beach so really hope the sun beds and shades will be ready, although I'm not really expecting there to be cushions this year, sadly.

kalkan4eva · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2015, 10:16:31 AM »

Well said, MartynE

I get a bit fed up of the doom mongers but I'm thankful we've not had reams and reams of posts about that other topic that can divide us as members - for the first time in many years

Babs, with regards to the beach, it varies...last year it was very late on - early June before the beds and parasols were out and then cushions appeared in July. We've been there in early May and they've been levelling out the stones with a digger around us. Do let us know when you're there - and for me in particular if the cushions make a return as it will save me some space in my case.
I do think someone mentioned the cushions lived in Kleo so they may be no more...

Lizilu20 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2015, 11:26:58 AM »

Things are looking up, great news

Babs · « **Reply #25 on:** April 30, 2015, 12:52:15 PM »

I shall be very sad if the beach isn't ready.y favourite way to spend a day in Kalkan is on the town beach and fore that definitelyeams a sunbed.......fingers crossed!
As an alternative, should the beach clubs be open in three weeks time?

kalkan4eva · « **Reply #26 on:** April 30, 2015, 01:06:25 PM »

A touch of the Joycie's there, Babs

Palm Beach tends to open mid May - but check their FB Page. Usually they are on there a week or two before letting us know they're getting things ready - with photos. The water is Baltic at Palm this time of year though be warned...and the town beach will be...erm...bracing. But if you just want to sit on "our" sunbed with a cocktail then there'll be nothing to stop you.
I want your holiday to be here quick because that means ours is just around the corner.
The ritual of cases from the loft is happening this weekend

DRBD · « **Reply #27 on:** April 30, 2015, 01:39:28 PM »

We have seen several people on the beach already sunbathing etc, even some very brave ones swimming. The beach is looking much better now, more tidy but as of Wednesday no sign of umbrellas. The boats are back in the water but not exactly running yet, still some work taking place there.

As MartynE states its all coming together around the town for some it just is taking longer than others & of course anything official always takes longer to get sorted out.

One word of advice to anyone coming out within the next couple of weeks if you suffer from such things as hayfeaver would a advise you have your medication handy, the olive trees are in blossom & there is still a lot of dust about due to the building etc not helped by the breezes.

Bank Holiday tomorrow so perhaps a few more visitors for the w/e.

Blue Lizard · « **Reply #28 on:** April 30, 2015, 02:20:49 PM »

Ha!! Suitcases are down already!!Someone borrowed our cases and it seems a shame to put it back up in the loft as it's only 40 days away!!

joycie · « **Reply #29 on:** April 30, 2015, 02:31:50 PM »

Last year we had our mattresses from a little shed halfway up the beach. Then the gentleman came down and put the remaining ones on the empty sun beds. This was in September but I presumed it was the same all summer.

Babs · « **Reply #30 on:** April 30, 2015, 02:55:03 PM »

Whoa......seriously dodgy post on my part earlier due to using phone with ageing eyesight!

joycie · « **Reply #31 on:** April 30, 2015, 03:39:01 PM »

Hey Babs you know what's worried me I read your post without a hitch so perhaps my English language skills are fine and I shall stop rereadingall my posts in future.

Babs · « **Reply #32 on:** April 30, 2015, 04:04:33 PM »

Christina · « **Reply #33 on:** April 30, 2015, 08:53:05 PM »

The town beach was quite busy this afternoon, with tourists and their families as well as locals. Weather was perfect and the sea like a millpond. Yes the sea was fresh, but much needed in the heat. The only problem was it was almost impossible to relax with the deafening and relentless noise from the building works behind. I called in Gusto where the noise was even worse, and they have been told it will continue until 25th May. Yes, I am happy that progress is at last being made, but puzzled as to why the authorities have left it this late.

Babs · « **Reply #34 on:** April 30, 2015, 10:26:44 PM »

Oh no......25 may! We arrive on 20 May! Yes I am glad something is being done but when you get one chance to visit each year I can't help but feel apprehensive especially as we are staying in the old town just behind the beach!

paula09 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 30, 2015, 10:44:08 PM »

Would just lıke to let you all know just had a wonderful meal at Lıpsos Restaurant on the harbour for my bırthday and even though ıt ıs just theır fırst day of openıng and wıth all the commotıon goıng on stıll at the the harbour had a really specıal evenıng. They really have put hard work ınto thıs restaurant and have revamped ıt and myself and all four ın my part where not dısappoınted by the food whıch was delıcıous and the servıce fırst class. Defıntely recommend a vısıt food was really good but hey also told us that a top chef ıs comıng ın the next week so we wıll defıntely return ..

Blue Lizard · « **Reply #36 on:** May 01, 2015, 10:10:57 AM »

Babs!! chin up me dear! if you are arriving on the 20th and they finish on/around the 25th all the noisy stuff will be done ,The diggers etc will be long gone! I would imagine landscaping and tarting up would be taking place by then so only hand tools noise? don't worry!!

Chris_S · « **Reply #37 on:** May 01, 2015, 11:11:52 AM »

BL - you're such an optimist! This is Turkey we're talking about. Mañana means 'in a couple of months or so' in Turkey, doesn't it?

signed

Pessimist-in-Chief...

Blue Lizard · « **Reply #38 on:** May 01, 2015, 12:26:28 PM »

Ha Ha... me old pumpkin!! my glass is half full not half empty..(except on really hot days when I've got a thirst on)

signed

chiefly pi$$ed

Babs · « **Reply #39 on:** May 01, 2015, 03:26:44 PM »

Cheers Chris!

And thanks BL for jollying me along!

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