Admin Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:07 am
Hi Mary,
Where in Fethiye Town did you stay? There aren't that many hotels there. I do know the Ece Saray Marina Hotel in Karagozla - and that's a beautiful part of Fethiye - overlooking the harbour. We stayed in that hotel a couple of times (it is expensive) and though beautiful - not really a 'holiday hotel as such. I know of another one in the grotty part of Fethiye Town, but can't remember the name and never went there - I think it was open for winter visitors?
The other part of Fethiye Town which I think is awful is Tasyaka (just up from the prison) but I never really went there so can't comment too much on it. But besides Karagozla, not many people stay in Fethiye Town - so I'm just curious which hotel you stayed in.
Calis is not nice, for sure. Although you do see some lovely sunsets from there.
Everyone's got their own preferences, of course, but being objective I don't think anyone could say Oludeniz 'is not all that'. I've been all over Turkey (and much of the world) and the drive down to Oludeniz with the wonderful view is stunning - whether it's your own personal cup of tea ir not. Maybe the crowds spoled it for you? I've never seen it jam-packed, so I suppose that would detract from it. I guess you didn't get to see Gemiler beach, then? They actually film tropical style adverts there.
As I say, I've been to most resorts in turkey, includidng Marmaris and Bodrum. I liked Bodrum - ttally different to Olu, of course, but Marmaris was very tacky - and I'm being objective.
I do think that people tend to become biased when they visit Turkey, and whichever resort you've first stayed at, if you fell in love with it you'll always compare it favourably to any other resort. Although I've never heard of anyone falling in love with Altinkum! Mind you, I could never fall in love with Marmaris or Icmeler, but that's just me. Some people love it there.
Although to be honest, when Ertie and I went to Marmaris it was in the first few years of our relationship (the heady-over-heels period!) so we thought everyhere was lovely! All those twinkling stars in our eyes.....lol
Strawbs