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As many Kalkan regulars may be aware, there has been something of a shock wave reverberating through the self-catering accommodation rental market over the last week or so. It has taken a while for the implications to be realised but, essentially, a new Turkish law (that actually came into force in November 2016) now makes it compulsory for the passport details of all guests in self-catering accommodation to be submitted to the local authority on a daily basis. 

On the face of it, the need for registration shouldn't be too much of a problem: guests will have that information ready to hand because they would have to have their passports with them... and it's only the kind of information that you would expect to provide if you were to check in to a hotel in Turkey (or any other country) anyway! 

However... the devil is in the detail.

The problem is this: in order access the online portal to register the guest information, the property owner needs to register with the local authority. And they can only do this if they are a Turkish citizen, or if their "business" is registered in Turkey. That's the problem: most aren't, and the costs of coming into line will simply be prohibitive for most owners of self-catering accommodation in Turkey. As a result, several owners have already withdrawn their properties from the short-term holiday rental market and have cancelled all bookings for 2017 and beyond.   

Against this background, we would like to reassure guests at the Nur Apartments, Kalkan that their bookings through Kalkan Secrets are 100% secure. The Nur Apartments are definitely still open for business as usual, despite the upheavals. Guests at the Nur Apartments will simply be asked to submit all the relevant details via a short online Guest Registration form in due course. 

Situated in an ideal location right in the heart of the new centre of Kalkan - close to supermarkets, banks, the Thursday Market and only a five minute walk to the Old Town - the Nur Apartments provide a perfect base from which to enjoy all the best that Kalkan has to offer.

The Nur Apartments can cater for singles, couples, families, or larger self-catering groups of various sizes, up to 23 people in total. 

We own and/or manage all of the apartments in the block of five.

Specifications are as follows:

Daybreak: 2 ensuite bedrooms, sleeps 6 (two doubles, two sofa beds in lounge)

Sunrise: 1 bedroom, sleeps 4 (one double, two sofa beds in lounge)

Sunset: 1 bedroom, sleeps 4 (one double, two sofa beds in lounge)

Dawn: 1 bedroom, sleeps 4 (one double, two sofa beds in lounge)

Dusk: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5 (two doubles, one sofa bed in the lounge)**

**special family rate reductions - a family of four can stay in Dusk Apartment for as little as £310 in May or October!**

There's ample room for sunbathing on the wide terraces around the pool & to the side and rear of the block. We have sufficient sunbeds and parasols provided for every guest in every apartment, even if full to capacity (which is quite rare). Just relax & enjoy.... no need to get up early for the "dawn patrol" sunbed reservation ritual seen at hotels and apartment complexes with smaller pools ;) We have more than enough room by the pool for everyone. We even provide beach towels so you don't have to pack them... more space and weight allowance for your clothes, shoes and suncream (and yes, the suncream you will definitely need)!

The two-bedroom ground floor apartment is called Dusk. With two double bedrooms and sleeping up to five people, it's a cost effective solution for families, or for friends sharing. 

The two-bedroom penthouse apartment is called Daybreak. With two ensuite bedrooms and sleeping up to six people, it's also ideal for families, or for two couples sharing.

The two one-bedroom apartments on the first floor are called Sunrise and Sunset. Identical in size, they are very popular with couples, but can easily accommodate a family of four as they each have two very comfortable sofa beds in the lounge area. 

Dawn apartment on the ground floor is identical in size to Sunrise and Sunset and is also popular with couples and small families. It is immediately adjacent to the huge pool. 

Cleaning - the Nur Apartments are thoroughly cleaned to a high standard before each guest arrives and thereafter on a weekly basis. Linen, bath towels and beach towels are changed regularly depending upon your length of stay. All of the apartments are also equipped with a washing machine.

The pool and poolside terraces are kept clean and well-maintained by friendly, English speaking staff.

You can book a stay at the Nur Apartments with complete confidence. Bookings are handled exclusively by the professionals: Kalkan Secrets in the UK; no worries about double bookings due to multiple booking agents! Payments can be made by credit card, debit card or by bank transfer to a UK bank account. You will receive a comprehensive information pack before you arrive with all the details you need and there is a friendly but highly professional local team on hand at the apartments, who speak both English and Turkish. You will be left alone as much as you want - but with the reassurance of a capable helping hand to assist should anything go wrong during your stay. 

One last thing - water cuts are an occasional annoyance in Kalkan, but you don't need to worry about that when you stay at the Nur Apartments - we have a HUGE reserve tank, which provides enough water for several days, even when the apartments are fully occupied. Please bear this in mind when comparing accommodation in Kalkan - can other apartments provide the same assurance? Ask them!

Really interesting - and possibly somewhat surprising - reading.

To anyone thinking that Turkey is an unsafe country to visit: here's the truth, taken from the International Crime Survey 2016:

Turkey is officially the 44th safest country in the world! See: https://www.numbeo.com/crime/rankings_by_country.jsp

Canada is almost as safe, at 45th, but it's colder. Australia can only manage 53rd (well... they are descended from convicts...) France is... hmmm...55th. Italy? 59th. Keep it in the Family... Sweden is a bit dodgy at 60th. Must be the Viking blood. Ireland is well scary at 64th. The USA is 73rd (more dangerous than Russia, at 69th). Blimey, it's still the Wild West.

And the UK? In between Australia and France at 54th.

So... STILL scared about visiting Turkey????

www.nurapartmentskalkan.com

As many Kalkan regulars may be aware, there has been something of a shock wave reverberating through the self-catering accommodation rental market over the last week or so. It has taken a while for the implications to be realised but, essentially, a new Turkish law (that actually came into force in November 2016) now makes it compulsory for the passport details of all guests in self-catering accommodation to be submitted to the local authority on a daily basis. 

On the face of it, the need for registration shouldn't be too much of a problem: guests will have that information ready to hand because they would have to have their passports with them... and it's only the kind of information that you would expect to provide if you were to check in to a hotel in Turkey (or any other country) anyway! 

However... the devil is in the detail.

The problem is this: in order access the online portal to register the guest information, the property owner needs to register with the local authority. And they can only do this if they are a Turkish citizen, or if their "business" is registered in Turkey. That's the problem: most aren't, and the costs of coming into line will simply be prohibitive for most owners of self-catering accommodation in Turkey. As a result, several owners have already withdrawn their properties from the short-term holiday rental market and have cancelled all bookings for 2017 and beyond.   

Against this background, we would like to reassure guests at the Nur Apartments, Kalkan that their bookings through Kalkan Secrets are 100% secure. The Nur Apartments are definitely still open for business as usual, despite the upheavals. Guests at the Nur Apartments will simply be asked to submit all the relevant details via a short online Guest Registration form in due course. 

Situated in an ideal location right in the heart of the new centre of Kalkan - close to supermarkets, banks, the Thursday Market and only a five minute walk to the Old Town - the Nur Apartments provide a perfect base from which to enjoy all the best that Kalkan has to offer.

The Nur Apartments can cater for singles, couples, families, or larger self-catering groups of various sizes, up to 23 people in total. 

We own and/or manage all of the apartments in the block of five.

Specifications are as follows:

Daybreak: 2 ensuite bedrooms, sleeps 6 (two doubles, two sofa beds in lounge)

Sunrise: 1 bedroom, sleeps 4 (one double, two sofa beds in lounge)

Sunset: 1 bedroom, sleeps 4 (one double, two sofa beds in lounge)

Dawn: 1 bedroom, sleeps 4 (one double, two sofa beds in lounge)

Dusk: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5 (two doubles, one sofa bed in the lounge)**

**special family rate reductions - a family of four can stay in Dusk Apartment for as little as £310 in May or October!**

There's ample room for sunbathing on the wide terraces around the pool & to the side and rear of the block. We have sufficient sunbeds and parasols provided for every guest in every apartment, even if full to capacity (which is quite rare). Just relax & enjoy.... no need to get up early for the "dawn patrol" sunbed reservation ritual seen at hotels and apartment complexes with smaller pools ;) We have more than enough room by the pool for everyone. We even provide beach towels so you don't have to pack them... more space and weight allowance for your clothes, shoes and suncream (and yes, the suncream you will definitely need)!

The two-bedroom ground floor apartment is called Dusk. With two double bedrooms and sleeping up to five people, it's a cost effective solution for families, or for friends sharing. 

The two-bedroom penthouse apartment is called Daybreak. With two ensuite bedrooms and sleeping up to six people, it's also ideal for families, or for two couples sharing.

The two one-bedroom apartments on the first floor are called Sunrise and Sunset. Identical in size, they are very popular with couples, but can easily accommodate a family of four as they each have two very comfortable sofa beds in the lounge area. 

Dawn apartment on the ground floor is identical in size to Sunrise and Sunset and is also popular with couples and small families. It is immediately adjacent to the huge pool. 

Cleaning - the Nur Apartments are thoroughly cleaned to a high standard before each guest arrives and thereafter on a weekly basis. Linen, bath towels and beach towels are changed regularly depending upon your length of stay. All of the apartments are also equipped with a washing machine.

The pool and poolside terraces are kept clean and well-maintained by friendly, English speaking staff.

You can book a stay at the Nur Apartments with complete confidence. Bookings are handled exclusively by the professionals: Kalkan Secrets in the UK; no worries about double bookings due to multiple booking agents! Payments can be made by credit card, debit card or by bank transfer to a UK bank account. You will receive a comprehensive information pack before you arrive with all the details you need and there is a friendly but highly professional local team on hand at the apartments, who speak both English and Turkish. You will be left alone as much as you want - but with the reassurance of a capable helping hand to assist should anything go wrong during your stay. 

One last thing - water cuts are an occasional annoyance in Kalkan, but you don't need to worry about that when you stay at the Nur Apartments - we have a HUGE reserve tank, which provides enough water for several days, even when the apartments are fully occupied. Please bear this in mind when comparing accommodation in Kalkan - can other apartments provide the same assurance? Ask them!