New to forum and moving to Antalya

Another destination to consider is Kusadasi.  The cost of living is lower, the summer heat is less pronounced, & there is a fairly large population of Brits and Irish expats.  I'm just suggesting as another option.  I do not live in Turkey yet but my mom lives in Kusadasi as well as another expat from the US which I have gotten to know very well.  By the way, I just remembered, there is a fairly large concentration of Brits in Altinkum neighborhood in Didim for consideration as well. 

Good Luck

@mickrjohnson

Turkey is so big with so many interesting towns. Gino has indicated good option, myself I like infrastucture on almost crawling distance. I hate Antalya (too big, too much crime, prices are focussed on tourists, I even hate Alanya (a bit of the same but less severe then Antalya).

I do not know what you exactly want, but I live in Mahmutlar, enough restaurants, I drink quite a bit myself. Also beach is very close (I never go), but supermarkets, I drink at home and prices in local shops are acceptable (and they deliver). My ;legs are not too well, but 10 restaurants within 500 m is fine for me, supermarkets a few (5 I think) within 500 m as well. Butchers are there as well.

Having said that, number of tourists are decreasing, restaurants close and open.

Again what do you want, partying, good food, good treatment, good drink, company (?)

You have to choose, but Antalya is NOT on the top of my list.

@Gino_C

As mentioned, so many good places, really depends what you want, my mom lives in the Netherlands (my dad died whan I was 12). We (me and my wife) lived in so many countries (interesting experiences).

I am now too old, so I need comfort (having a duplex (right now) is a massive drawback (my mistake)

It takes 5 minutes to go down with the stairs.

I love my mom, but she is now 85 (how long to go?), for me (I am close to 65) (but I smoke, I am male, I drink, ...)

You want to go to Turkey that is good, but PLEASE do not be too late.

Thank you all for your posts. I suppose we want to be with people from all over, including Turkisk people. We lived in Mexico for a number of years,  and our table in the bar was known as the United Nations table,  as we had so many different nationalities on it. It was also noted by many of the locals, that there was a number of our local Mexican friends on the table also. We found that we intergrated much easier because of it. We believe that no matter how big or small your table is, there is always room for another person.

@mickrjohnson

Apologies how quickly people as being classified as a friend, for me a freind does EVERYTHING for you, give a huge loan, visit you in a hospital, deal with home caring/health.

Many acquintances, which is fine (from time to time), but locals want something from you and so especially from expats.

Taking care of yourselves and some good local connections (we have) are positive. But being too close is tricky (in all countries), I am talking with many people, I just (in Turkey) trust my wife fully. Having said that where we live life is comfortable.

Just to put things in perspective, me and my wife lived in Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg, Hungary and now Turkey, very friendly, but being an expat, all want something from you (and I understand).

Just loyality to providers can pay off (also financially and in service).

Bottom line, I like comfortable life, I do not need any fights/arguments, they can evolve so quickly. We are good with our neighbours, but sittiing together with people I do not know (???)

Drinking, smoking, looking at Netflix, good eating (important (and my wife cooks excellent). Good relations with your providers is important and with neighbours even more so.

Good luck though!

Thank you all for your posts. I suppose we want to be with people from all over, including Turkisk people. We lived in Mexico for a number of years, and our table in the bar was known as the United Nations table, as we had so many different nationalities on it. It was also noted by many of the locals, that there was a number of our local Mexican friends on the table also. We found that we intergrated much easier because of it. We believe that no matter how big or small your table is, there is always room for another person. - @mickrjohnson

You'll find similar camaraderie amongst the population in Turkey as well.  It is very easy to approach and start a conversation with Turkish people as well as other expats when you are out and about.  The American friend I referenced in my previous post has experienced the same friendliness and hospitality and swears that his decision to move (sight unseen one way ticket) was the best decision of his life without exaggeration.  The friendliness, hospitality and warmness of the Turkish people are well known and is a big draw to many who visit.  But as cdw057 alluded, there are some individuals who will try to take advantage of you and you have to keep your guard up.  Like in a lot of other countries as well.

@Gino_C

People are extremely friendly, you get a Turkish tea even in a cigarette shop, also in hospitals you are treated very very well. In a restaurant you get tea for free, ...

Good chatting with LOCAL business owners (I really hate malls, KFC, Burger King and alike).

People are extremely friendly and polite (my wife is impressed (and I am also quite happy)).

Just a lesson from the past (in our many countries (not only Turkey), do NOT get to close, everybody wants something (friendliness, money, commitment, ...). Not my family. Even with my skills (I am an expert in fundmanagement and in chess), you are welcomed with .... (I think what they want, my skills (and from my  wife as well)).

Going to a bar or restaurant to meet other people (???), not for me, we have good relations with owners (and waiters), but sitting together with other guests (who are often just tourists), please no. I want good food, good service, ...

We have good neighbours (good for us), good suppliers, .. But friends, no way, just keepng distance is good (chatting is fine, but with strangers in a restaurant for me a no go)

@mickrjohnson

Hi and happy new year.

Wellcome onboard then...

Hope to meet and chat furrther...

Warmest Regards