We moved to Antalya

Welcome to the forum, many topics to raise/discuss I would think.

Anyhow congratulations, where are you from?

@naveedm63 how do you did the acceptance into the society. I hear that Pakistani are not being liked as we used to be loved earlier by the Turkish people.

Respectfully I do not agree. So far the experience has been wonderful with locals. In fact, I found my interaction quite the opposite. I wonder why you would say that. Anyway! surprised to hear such a strong word. Perhaps you should experience it for yourself when you visit Turkey.

Hello everyone and welcome Naveedm63,

Just to inform you that I edited the title of your thread for a better fit.

Hope your move to Turkey was smooth.

All the best

Bhavna

@naveedm63 thanks. Hope to experience again. My earlier memories are of very fondness and love. But recently someone told me.

@naveed. Glad to hear your experience is positive.  Can l ask which part of Antalya you have moved to? I hear the best work for expats is remotely.

@Lukidude As for Pakistan, I would love to see a local restaurant in Mahmutlar (Alanya)

@cdw057 Very good experiences in London by the way

Hi,

I am British Pakistani and staying in Antalya for a few weeks.

Is there any Pakistani groups that I can tag on to so I am not alone?

Currently on business and don't want to be wandering alone in the evenings so if there are expats group living in Antalya, be good to know.

Raza

@Razahussain001

We moved to the Antalya side two years ago and the car question came up immediately. A few practical notes from our experience:

1. Buying vs renting really depends on how often you travel inland; for coast-only life the dolmus and occasional rentals worked out cheaper for the first year.
2. If you rent longer-term, local offices in smaller towns beat the airport desks on price, but check the insurance fine print - the cheap quotes often exclude glass and underbody.
3. Winter is the quiet season for rentals here; from November several offices run 30-40% below summer rates, which is when we do our big trips to Cappadocia and the coast.

Happy to share more specifics if useful - the paperwork side was less painful than we expected once the residence permit was sorted.