Walking round the Harbour

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 08:45

Took some visiting friends down to the Harbour yesterday....



the touts drove us mad !



In the end i had to threaten to set Garry Monger's missus on them.....

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 09:19

What did you do Nick, show them a photo of her? I bet that sorted them out. Perhapos you can give us all a photo of her so that next time we get pestered we'll just show a photo of her.

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
Posts: 369

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 09:56

I agree nick, pain in the jacksey innit. I hate the way they are so pushy and in your face. If i wanna eat there, i will!

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 10:12

just dont go down there anymore to eat or drink ,as a result of the pushyness.



if they didnt tout so hard when walking past i would probably take a cold un in as people watch a bit .



kav

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 11:05

they just dont get it do they !! we live here and avoid the harbour for that very reason !! its a shame because I love the stroll and the views are stunning, we only go now if we have visitors, but the touts ruin it !!!!!!!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 11:45

I wouldn't let them bother you. I always smile and pat my stomach and say I've already eaten. That always does the trick.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 14:36

i thought they introduced a law last year to stop this behaviour?

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 14:41

the only laws enforced here are those against the brits !!!

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
Posts: 369

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 14:42

Laws? Haha cypriots dont do laws. They do what they want!! Everything is optional. Such as red lights, one way streets, indicators and driving under the influence. They certainly aren't going to listen to the law that states you cant hassle tourists! As terribly annoying as it is, i can understand why they are so pushy, its the only way they make their money i suppose.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 14:49

Except it's having the opposite effect. We stay away because of the touting.

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
Posts: 369

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 14:50

We do yeah, tourists dont though.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 14:53

True. I wonder what the tourists get told about eating in the harbour? The ones I see getting off coaches in the main car park.

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
Posts: 369

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 15:00

Who knows. Eating at the harbour is nice though. Yes, most of the menus are the same and although its a little pricey for locals like me to go every night, its reasonable for tourists, its such a lovely place to sit and eat though. I suppose tourists expect there to be touting anyway, there is touting everywhere you go. Especially in places like here, Turkey and Greece



It is a shame they are so pushy though, if only they could ask, take no for an answer and leave it at that. They would find more people going down there.

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 15:09

Someone should do a secret vidio and get it on UTUBE let the world know to stay away from the rip off merchants at Kyrenia harbour with no price lists.



D.N

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
Posts: 369

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 15:21

Maybe i just dont feel as strongly as all of you, but i feel making a video and putting it on youtube is going a bit far!!! If you go to a holiday destination, you know your gonna get hassled! You get the guys that want you to eat at their restaurants, the guys that want you to go to their club, the guys who want you to buy their clothes from their shops and the looky looky men who want you to buy anything they have hidden in their jackets! This is a country where the only time tourists come is summer. They are gonna try extra hard to make some cash. Yes they go the wrong way about it because reality is, its a pain in the arse. But it clearly works as in the summer the harbour is packed. Tourists expect it. And locals know better. Simple as that.



And to be fair, they arent really getting ripped off, i have seen menus where you get a 2 course meal, brandy, tea or coffee for 25lira. And with a pretty setting like that, its not that pricey.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 15:29

Has anyone actually eaten at any of the restaurants in the harbour as to be able to recommend any one in particular?

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 16:46

hi nick next time you are in the harbour would love to meet up with you ,look forwards to seeing you

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 19:35

i usually have the Monger's in tow - look out for a really fat bird and you've found us...

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
28/05/2009 20:15

Hector I've eaten at Cherinis (the first one nearest the castle) and the Harbour Club (on the jetty) recently. I've always had a good meal, fillet steak in one and meze and grilled fish a couple of times. I also think it's reasonably priced at about 25TL for a set meal.

I find a smile and a no thank you works very well and have never been really hassled other than the usual would you like to have a meal/drink type thing. I have, however, heard plenty of Brits being very very rude to the waiters. I'm afraid it happens all over the world in tourist destinations.

Yellowbelly


Joined: 17/05/2009
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
30/05/2009 22:27

My wife always answers politely in Turkish to the waiters, most appreciate it but the tall one tonight at the restaurant near the play area became irritated and repeatedly said 'I can speak English you know!' Next time we will test his knowledge of Olde English!

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
30/05/2009 22:57

Hi all,just spent the day down town,with daughter and grandchildren,enjoyed the walk round the Harbor and was not bothered at all,everyone very friendly and polite,we were not harassed to either eat or drink.!! and we did neither.

Last year we went,and were not happy with the food at all,or the price.we returned the food and told them so...and just paid for our drinks,and starters.It was cold,dry with no taste,so hence we had no intention of eating.!!



But what a lovely place it is,we walked,took photos and the children enjoyed the little play park,

Yes a perfect day,and one to remember.





Spider,x

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
30/05/2009 23:00

Spider - there you are!!!



Was beginning to get worried!



How's your granddaughter's kitten?



Jean