Well we got back last night from our 5th visit and I'm sitting in my lounge shivering, with a Cafe del Mar incense stick lit, really missing Kalkan. It wasn't as relaxing this year with an almost 2 year old to chase after, but I still loved it.
Highlights - Beautiful weather! A boat trip with Ali on Zeus (thanks to all those who recommended him) What a lovely man! He taught us how to snorkel, gave us a mud bath, let us catch some fish and then cooked them for us, and even let my little boy drive the boat for a bit! The lovely Narzan at Samira Garden made my little boy a birthday cake. Yardan made me a beautiful ring. Amazing meals at Mussakka and the Nar.
Restaurant reviews -
Kaya - nice meal, tricks as good as ever
Korsan Meze - definitely the best minted lemonade ever, lovely food and great value. Tried chicken sis and meatballs, yum!
Trio - as good as ever!
Akin - lovely people but the meal wasn't great - chewy meat!
Aubergine - also as good as ever - lovely yacmahun (sp)
Chillies - great value, friendly people, fab free pide bread and very nice chicken kebab
Coast - very friendly staff, loved the chicken wrap lunch, dinner nice (iskender yoghurt kebab) but pricey and not the best meal we had. Lovely cojito and "volcano" pudding though!
Mussakka - wow! Best meal we had.... you have to try it! I had the paella, J had the morroccan lamb. Strawberry filo parcels were lovely and good selection of cocktails
The Nar - fab food, good value and what a fantastic view!
Merkez Cafe - I just love their Turkish Pan Omelette and homemade chips
I have to say, the host guy at DoyDoy really annoyed us as he was just way too pushy. Such a shame, as it really put us off and it's one of our favourites. This is the first time we've been to Kalkan and not had steak at DoyDoy. Same goes for the guy at Seaport. I got a nasty mozzie bite which absolutely ballooned and is still itching now, but wasn't attacked by olive flies.
Hoping to go back in October with my Mum - she hasn't been to Kalkan yet and I know she will love it. I might leave the boy at home with Daddy though!
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