Another new member says hello

[felicity]

Likewise - since Patara cafe changed hands - prices are much more reasonable - and IMHO - the turkish red wine beats the turkish white and rose (although - after a glass or 2 - I forget how relatively bad it is..!!)  Angora red and white get my vote and not a bad price and I''m willing to pay for that to enjoy the wine with my gorgeous kalkan food.....or a raki or 2..!!   

[felicity]

Charlie - where did you find Angora for 8ytl..?  Haven''t found it anything other than about 10ytl....Cheers!

[Charlie]

Felicity the Yali had it for that price when I was there at Easter, I think it''s usually 9.99. Cheers!

[Brooksie]

Don''t tell everybody, they''ll all be in there.

[Blue Lizard]

Patara beach cafe is now excellent value and a nice place..since "Marinem" lost it it has been totally changed and is very reasonable..it''s snacky foods and drinks are loads more easy on the pocket..if you are on the beach why not get a taxi into the village?we always get a cab and stop off at jimmys " harrods".Jimmy is a lovely man and is a total fruitcake we have known him for over 20 years!!as you go down the little road into the village centre there is a little restaurant on the left called "Tlos" (he used to be on the main road) it is the best food for miles around and not expensive..Osman who owns it is a very devout muslim and they don''t sell alcohol  but hey ..it''s only a meal!! we met a guy who was a travel writer on holiday(Michelin) and he told us his dishes were as good as he had had anywhere!!Opposite is a traditional pancake house where you sit on the floor the pancakes are yummy!!(try the chocolate one!!) in the village square is another little restaurant called "Aspendos" it is owned by Osmans brother and is also brilliant grub.. he does sell booze and although the place is basic believe me the food is scrummy...Also in the village square is "the gypsy bar" pop in and ask Ibor to get his drum out..within 10 mins you will probably have all his chums and a full turkish band all singing folk stuff!! (iced beer too!)We always get a one way ticket to the beach on the dolmus  and when we have had enough pop into the village,it is a place where dogs yawn with one eye open and life is so slow..GREAT!!...there is a bus station in the village centre and it is easy to jump a bus back to kalkan...It is so close to Kalkan but overlooked by people who "beach"...why not try it?me and the mrs come away "hugged " to bits by the locals and strangers all speak to you

[Brooksie]

Blue Lizard
Been past the village lots of times, but after reading your post will definitely call in and sample the food

[Blue Lizard]

Brooksie..as i say it''s basic no frills ,not like the rooftops in Kalkan..but try "Tlos" Osman sits at the back peeling veg most of the day..it''s good wholesome fare! (but no wine unless it''s changed!!) a fraction of the price as well!!

[Brooksie]

Blue Lizard
That''s what we like about Turkey, Good food, good atmosphere and good people. You don''t need anymore than that.

[Lorretta]

Blue Lizard we have stayed in Patara (must be more than 10 years ago) and the Tlos is fantastic. About 3 years ago we were in Kas and Osman had a restaurant there also called Tlos. We were walking passed and happened to look in and were so surprised to see Osman inside. Does he still have the restaurant in Kas as well?
I agree with what you say about the locals, so friendly!

[mnebrooks]

Melek: - Thanks very much for your post - I have added a picture of myself (taken a few years ago now - the hair is shorter and more grey now, and I have changed glasses - but it''s a fair photo), so if we do meet on Patara beach you will be able to recognise me, I do intend if possible to take a few trips there.

You may be surprised though at how well I can remember memorable meals, I can still remember all 3 courses at some restaurants going back over 15 years ago! With so many restaurants though in such a short space of time it will be difficult - however, I intend to make a small journal of my experiences in this area - I can share that on the forum''s after the holiday.

We always intended to do a trip to Kekova, though thought that the waters at the gorge may be a little to high and cold at this time of year, is it worth doing without the trek up the gorge?

Blue Lizard: - Thanks for the tips about visiting the village at Patara, these will go in my take with me folder.

[Chucky]

Nice picture, thanks for posting it. I always think it helps to make the forum and it''s members more like a "family" when you can see what each other looks like.