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Post by sarah on Nov 1, 2005 11:54:42 GMT 1
Definitely the best place I have found in Turkey is Koycegiz, and that is why I chose to live here. It is a normal working Turkish town with just a little bit of Tourism.
Koycegiz is about 25 minutes from Dalaman airport and roughly half way between Fethiye and Marmaris. It is situated on a beautiful large lake and surrounded by the most spectacular mountain views.
We have a few hotels here, but none of the British holidays companies come here, we have many bars and some restaurants, but these are Turkish - no English pubs or karaoke here.
We have a delightful market every Monday throughout the year, which sprawls through the pretty streets leading down to the square.
There is about 2 kms of promenade along the lakeside leading from the woodland to the beach. And as Koycegiz is a protection area, we have no high buildings, no complexes with houses and shared pools.
Another reason I chose to live here is that property is so cheap still, my friends house is for sale fully furnished at just under 35k.
Hope I've got some of your tastebuds going.
Sarah
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Post by The March Hare on Nov 1, 2005 12:47:39 GMT 1
You certainly have Sarah its sounds good I will have to look in this.
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Post by sharencrane on Nov 1, 2005 15:07:22 GMT 1
Sounds like my sort of place Sarah. Will definitely have to make a visit  |
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Post by The March Hare on Nov 6, 2005 11:12:36 GMT 1
Looking out my window this morning Sarah I wish I was your neighbour.
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Post by Emma on Nov 6, 2005 18:14:56 GMT 1
You're not the only one Bob!  |
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Post by sarah on Nov 7, 2005 13:38:50 GMT 1
Feel free to pay me a visit fokes, would love to show off this beautiful piece of heaven.
Today the temp is 17c and sunny with not a cloud in the sky.................
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Post by Emma on Nov 7, 2005 20:12:33 GMT 1
Think we may take you up on that offer next September, Sarah  Will be staying in Hisaronu but love to explore the area. |
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Post by rose are red on Jan 1, 2006 11:08:45 GMT 1
Wow, Koycegiz....worth looking into. Sound so beautiful and simple. Simple living is what i am looking for.. right now I live in you typical southern cal rat race..! Sarah, you make Koycegiz sound like the perfect place in Turkey. Thanks!
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Post by Bulent on Jan 1, 2006 11:11:38 GMT 1
Ýts a Paradise honey you should come koycegiz i sent some picture of Koycegiz on photos side Bulent |
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Post by rose are red on Jan 1, 2006 11:21:27 GMT 1
I will look at your photos now. And where do you recommend a person to stay when checking out Koycegiz? I am sure there are some hotels even if Koycegiz is not tourist infested.
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Post by Bulent on Jan 1, 2006 11:25:29 GMT 1
yes there are 7 hotel there is one by the lake side one day only between 15 20 dollar the hotel call fulya . if you come here i can sort it all for you Bulent |
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Post by rose are red on Jan 1, 2006 11:32:13 GMT 1
I may have to take you up on that.. I'll be in touch for sure! Thanks, you're great!! |
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Post by Bulent on Jan 1, 2006 11:39:36 GMT 1
No problem Bulent |
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Post by juicyjude on Jan 3, 2006 14:54:28 GMT 1
Iy Gunler Bulent and Sarah, It does sound a beautiful place, and so unspoilt. I hate a place that has just English bars and 'Rover Return' pubs etc. We can have that at home, if that's what you want why travel. We'd like somewhere typically Turkish really, having said that we do like Icmeler. I hope it doesn't become any more commercialised though, otherwise it will be completely spoilt. I Suppose it all comes down to taste. Can you swim in 'your lake' and is the weather really warm Bulent or are you pulling our leg? |
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Post by mutlu on Jan 3, 2006 23:28:09 GMT 1
Sarah and Bulent I would love to come and take a look round one day, it sounds lovely. One of my Turkish friends said I should visit last year but didn't get round to it. I will be out in Datca for all of August, will you be around then and about how long would it take to drive there from Datca, I have an English friend with a car who I'm sure will drive me. I'm also out for 12 days in April and am wondering if it would be more comfortable to come in cooler weather. I don't think I'd want to buy a house as I already have one - but you never know!
Jane
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Post by Bulent on Jan 3, 2006 23:53:03 GMT 1
Hi Mutlu, Sarah gone to UK cos of some family problem  . but i m always here. i love to meet you . You can come anytime you like really ;D Bulent |
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Post by mutlu on Jan 4, 2006 0:27:05 GMT 1
That would be great. I'll speak to you nearer the time. we'll just come for a couple of hours buy you an efes and go. you can try to tempt us by showing us a couple of good property buys if you like! i do quite fancy a second one but can't decide where.
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Post by Bulent on Jan 4, 2006 0:41:11 GMT 1
Well no problem i can show you some properties. and i love to drink efes by the lovely lake side ;D Bulent |
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Post by bugglet on Jan 5, 2006 10:57:06 GMT 1
As I said in my introduction myself & Paul have a bungalow in Koycegiz. Which we bought sight unseen after speaking to Bulent & Sarah.
Believe me they are not joking when they say Koycegiz is Heaven on Water.
Anyone visiting in May 06 we would be happy to show around
Andre & Paul
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Post by marmaris98 on Jan 5, 2006 16:27:48 GMT 1
As I said in my introduction myself & Paul have a bungalow in Koycegiz. Which we bought sight unseen after speaking to Bulent & Sarah. Believe me they are not joking when they say Koycegiz is Heaven on Water. Anyone visiting in May 06 we would be happy to show around Andre & Paul we are hoping to get there in august ;D |
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. but i m always here. i love to meet you . You can come anytime you like really ;D