views on Turkey please!

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Thinking of going to Turkey next year in May. Looking at Kas, Kalkan or Side areas. Can anyone tell me what they're like or recommend areas that are not mega touristy. Many thanks.

I'm laying on lara beach in Antalya right now

I couldn't say much about the area as I haven't actually stepped outside the hotel ha ha

Kalyan is lovely although not the beast for beaches. Side is very touristy but fab beaches and lots to see. Not been to kas Would pick Kalyan out the two I have been to, beautiful place

I have always wanted to go to Kas but the transfer is pretty long from the airport.

Kalkan is very pretty with its rooftop restaurants and it's where turkish people holiday (so I'm told) but I found the people less friendly & more business-like than other areas.

We keep returning to Dalyan because there's lots to do and it's fairly flat, but it's touristy I'm afraid.

I would pick Kas. I find Kalkan a little bit 'Brits Abroad', albeit in a rather naice and middle class way. It just doesn't feel like real Turkey to me.

Kas is a bit further away from the airport, but the upside of that is that fewer tourists go there.

Ps another place you might want to look at is Selimye - which is apparently what Kalkan used to be like before it went very touristy and upmarket.

Thanks everyone, this is very useful. Kas has fantastic villas for a good price. Looks beautiful. How far from the airport is it? Which is the nearest one? . I will look at the other suggestions here too. Many thanks.

I love Turkey, it is my favourite holiday destination. We normally go to there Bodrum Peninsula but I have heard good things about all 3 destinations you mention. They are all quite touristy but not typical Brits abroad like Marmaris is.

Cirali is in the same area and is much less touristy so that may be worth a look too.

Thanks Sootica. Will have a look. Just been looking at the flights and didn't realise how expensive they are. Cheapest direct flight I've found is £400!

Oooh fuckynell, where are you staying, love Lara beach, been there the last 3 years, stayed at Sherwood breezes, royal holiday palace and limak Lara. All fab hotels on that stretch.

Hiya I'm at the delphin diva. Leaving tomorrow

Have been hearing good things about Akyaka (I think it is). Not been to Turkey and considering for next year, but not sure I can drag myself away from Greece!

Yes, Akyaka is lovely. You won't find many Brits abroad there! And there are some lovely restaurants on the river side.

Akyaka looks lovely and central to other stuff too. Flights still really expensive though.

Easyjet will release their summer flights soon, have a look at those, they are normally pretty cheap if you book up early.

We've been to Torba on the Bodrum peninsula this year, absolutely lovely. Beautiful bay, friendly locals. 25 mins from airport.
I love Turkish food, meze, baclava, kebabs, mmmmm.

Thanks Sootica. Will keep watching! 3piece I've looked at Torba. Looks good

Easyjet flights are out for May today bunface.

Ooh thanks for the tip off. Will have a look now.

Went to Turkey this summer first time. Loved it, lovely, friendly people.

However, as a single mum woman on holiday, gimme Greece anyday. Nice terrace to chill out on with a book and coffee/glas of wine, food too.

Never saw a woman on a terrace cafe in Turkey... (Istanbul still on my list! Much more chill for a woman travelling on her own).

Where did you go Iflyaway? I have sat in a terrace café on my own many times in Turkey. What exactly is the problem with doing that?