Here is a comprehensive list of reliable tradesmen and providers of professional services, all of whom we have used. We will happily put you in contact with any of them but if language proves to be a problem, let me know and I’ll sort it out for you. If you would like to see any services or trades added, please let me know.

Zafer Elektronik : Sales, Installations & Repairs of Electronic Home & In-Car Entertainment.

Mob: 0535 583 7087. Proprietor: Zafer Gökşin. Speaks few words of English but very switched on and will soon work out what you need.

Address: A.Hisar Mah, Mithatpaşa Cad.No.40, 07600 Manavgat.

Anatolia Café & Restaurant : English Food. Fish & Chips, Pies, Full English Breakfast etc.

Tel: 0242 753 3415. Proprietors, Lynda & Remzi are friends. Lovely grub and nice atmosphere.

Address: Yali Mah. Fatih Camii Yani No.14A, Kemer, Side. (Next to Yesil Oz Hotel).

San Alüminyum : UPVC Doors, Windows & Mosquito Screens. Fast work and good quality.

Tel: 0532 773 7256 : Proprietor, Hasan speaks no English but will understand your needs.

Address: Mrk.Şube: Eski Antalya Cad. Opposite PTT Krş Çolakli, 07600 Manavgat.

HSBC Bank : International Bank. Personal and Internet Banking Services.

Tel: 0242 742 6882 – 0242 742 6779. Speak to Ilknur & Reyhan. Ilknur speaks good English.

Address: Antalya Cad. No.33, 07600 Manavgat.

Deniz Günisi : Roof Water Systems and General Plumbing Work in Side area.

Tel : 0544 698 6215. Proprietor, Ilhami Öz is a lovely professional guy but speaks little English.

Address: Şube: Örnek Mah.Alparslan Türkeş Bl.No.9A, 07600 Manavgat.

Özankara Spot : Fantastic Value MDF Furniture & Household Goods.

Tel: 0533 310 3057. Proprietor, Muhammet Özen speaks excellent English and is a friend.

Address: Antalya Cad. Uygurbey Apt. Alti No.134, 07600 Manavgat.

Leydi Kuafor : Ladies & Gents Hairdressers. Braiding, Pedicure & Manicure, Shave.

Tel: 0542 677 2819. Proprietor, Isa is a friend and speaks English. His boys are all very good.

Address: Yasemin Sok. No.1, Side, Antalya.

Oscar Jewellery : Fantastic range of affordable gold, Silver and Precious Stones.

Tel: 0242 753 3064. Brothers, Metin & Mustafa are good friends and Metin speaks good English.

Address: Liman Cad. No.36B, 07330 Side, Antalya.

Camel Leder : Beautiful High Quality Leather Goods.

Tel: 0532 367 4707. Proprietor, Mustafa is a close friend and gives genuine guarantees on his goods.

Address: Camil Sok. No.10D, 07330 Side, Antalya.

Quando Travel Agency : International & Domestic Flights Agents.

Tel: 0533 643 7119. Banu is a very nice and efficient agent, she also speaks good English.

Address: Kemer Mah. Kazim Karabekir Cad. No.20/1, 07330 Side, Antalya.

Gündoğdu Alçi Dekorasyon : Amazing Plaster Work & Ceiling Decoration.

Tel: 0532 653 4820. Nevzat is a lovely guy but speaks no English. He did our ceilings in the villa.

Address: Based in Serik, 20 miles from Side, so ask me to sort it out for you.

Özen Mobilya Dekorasyon : Bespoke High Quality Fitted furniture.

Tel: 0533 390 5078. Proprietor, Omer is a friend of Nevzat. Very professional and a good laugh.

Merkez Mah, Attaturk Cad, Serik, Antalya. I can sort it for you as he is close to Nevzat.

Karadeniz Bilgisayar : Anything Computer Related inc ADSL Probs. Good stock of peripherals.

Tel: 0242 746 8483. Eyup speaks little English but he and his partner know their stuff.

A.Hisar Mah. Demokrası Bulvarı No.15, 07600 Manavgat.

Selcan Sertcelik : Highly recommended ambitious Lawyer.

Tel: 0242 743 0270 or 0543 723 4201. Lovely girl and speaks only a little English.

Address: No.63 Kat 2 daire 5, 07600 Manavgat.

Sebattin Şahin : Digiturk Satellite Supplier and Service.

Tel: 0532 636 7197. Sebattin is very efficient and a real laugh but speaks no English.

Address: A.Pazarcı Mh. Fevzi Paşa Cad.No.133, 07600 Manavgat.

Refik Okan : Traffic and Road tax, Car Insurance, Number Plates, Residence Forms etc.

Tel: 0242 742 3891. Proprietor, Refik is a big jovial ex-policeman but speaks no English.

Address: Antalya Cad No.145, Manavgat. Small office next to the Police Station.

Taxi : Metin (Side) 0532 582 4104. Sela (Side) 0537 572 7714. Erol (Colakli) 0535 398 5677.

Ahmet (Side/Colakli) 0535 722 4945. Necati (Colakli) 0535 670 1347.

The Coffee Terrace : Fantastic Coffee, Homemade Ice Cream & Cakes & English Breakfast.

Tel: 0545 289 /204 3486. Proprietors, Ian & Suvanne are English and friends of ours.

Address: Turgut Rels Str, Koy Meydani No.7, Side (Upstairs)

Atanak Forwarding (UK) : Freight and Personal Goods Shipping Agents, based in Kent.

Tel: 0044 020 8311 9111. Proprietors, Sela & Metin are both good friends and are Turkish.

Address: Unit 2, River Wharf Business Park, Mulberry Way, Belvedere, Kent DA17 6AR.

Kaymaz Isi : Roof Water Systems and general plumbing work in Colakli area.

Tel: 0536 772 4004. Proprietor, Ebu is lovely and is also a skilled metal worker.

Address: Dead opposite the Belediye in Colakli Village, next door to Ali.

Acibadem Sigorta : Health Insurance to suit all budgets. The biggest in Turkey & first class.

Tel: 0533 308 4238. Can & Ali are the agents and speak a little English. I can arrange for you.

Address: www.acibademsigorta.com.tr Tel: 0242 312 9560. DO NOT BE WITHOUT!!

Kapitan Memo : Fantastic Fish Restaurant in Gundogdu.

Tel: 0536 347 6014. Proprietor, Mehmet and his wife are a hoot and he catches ALL his own.

Address: 110 Evler Sitesi 2 Strasse, Gundogdu.

Pasha : Masseur Service in Colakli Area.

Tel: 0542 506 8586. Pasha is a very good masseur and practices several variants.

37 Colakli Postanesi (Near to Cihan Restaurant).

Taş Dekor : Decorative balcony and terrace plaster balustrade and pillars etc.

Tel: 0537 387 9036. Proprietor, Yakup is a first class workman and did our villa terrace.

Address: Yakup is situated on the main highway, so I can arrange a visit or take you there.

Touring & Automobile Club of Turkey, Antalya : If You Are Importing a European Vehicle.

Tel : 0242 247 0699/0532 331 9773.

Ahmet Tandircioğlu is very helpful but speaks little English. Check out the article at www.perikoyvilla.com for all the forms you will need to take to him.

Address: http://www.turing.org.tr/eng/belgeler.asp

Parti : Home Insurance Agent. Only an idiot doesn’t have this in Turkey.

Tel: 0532 323 5376. Proprietor, Ismail is larger than life itself and lovely. He Recommends Aviva.

Address: Aşağı Pazarcı Mah, Zübeyde Hanım Cad No. 36, Manavgat, Antalya.

Hazer Soğutma : Vacuum Cleaners and Vac Bags, Service etc.

Tel: 0535 559 3778. Proprietor, Hasan is helpful but speaks no English.

Address: Y.Hisar Mah, Şelale Cad. No.59, Manavgat.

Demirler : Gas and Water Deliveries in Colakli Area.

Tel: 0536 523 5600. Sons, Ilyas & Fathi will deliver anytime. Ilyas speaks good English.

Address: Süral Otel Yolu Üzeri, Colakli. Ask anyone, they are well known.

Akdeniz Hardware Store : Every DIY Requirement, some good quality stuff, some not.

0242 763 7657. Ali, his wife, Shirley & daughter Sal, all speak English and are the answer to every DIYers dream.

What would we do without you Ali?

Address: Opposite Colakli Belediye, in the village and next door to Ebu.

Hospital : Anadolu Hastanezi. Tel: 0242 249 3300

Caybasi Mah, Burhanettin Onat Cad, 1352 Sk. No.12 07100 Antalya.

We now have our own new Anadolu Group Hospital in Side and address will be here later. 5 star service with Acibadem.