Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey.
Curated from various news sources.
NEWS
Fethiye Mayor Pledges Support for Farmers After Kumluova Tornado
Fethiye, MUĞLA – Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca visited Kumluova on Thursday to meet with farmers whose livelihoods were affected by the recent tornado, reaffirming the municipality’s commitment to a full and coordinated recovery effort.
Speaking from his home village, Mayor Karaca said he and his team were continuing active discussions with the Metropolitan Municipality and relevant institutions to assess the damage and ensure that all necessary support reaches those impacted as quickly as possible.
Karaca confirmed that the process is being closely followed in cooperation with Metropolitan Mayor Ahmet Aras, stressing that local authorities will remain engaged in every aspect of the recovery to meet the needs of farmers.
“Our farmers are not alone,” Karaca said, adding that all available resources are being mobilised to address the losses caused by the disaster.
He concluded by offering a message of solidarity and hope, saying, “May God protect us all from disasters. I hope such a catastrophe will never happen again.”
Source: Fethiye Belediye
Fethiye Municipality Teams Carry Out Snow Clearance in High-Altitude Neighbourhoods
Fethiye, MUĞLA – Fethiye Municipality teams carried out snow removal operations in high-altitude areas to keep roads open and ensure safe travel during heavy winter conditions.
In the Karanfilli area of the Nif neighbourhood, municipal crews worked to reopen roads that had been closed due to snowfall, despite the challenging weather.
The teams carried out their duties with dedication and care, focusing on restoring safe and uninterrupted transportation for residents in the affected areas.
Source: Fethiye Belediye
Fethiye Municipality Teams Work Through the Night to Reopen Kızılbel–Söğütlü Road and Restore Water Supply
Fethiye Municipality teams successfully completed emergency works by operating day and night to restore both transport and water services following heavy rainfall that caused disruptions across the district.
After rocks fell onto the Kızılbel–Söğütlü road due to the rain, the route was closed for safety reasons. Municipal teams were immediately deployed, working with 10 trucks and two tracked excavators to clear the debris and make the road safe for traffic again.
At the same time, in coordination with MUSKİ teams, intensive efforts were carried out to repair a malfunction in the main water transmission line, which had affected surrounding neighbourhoods. The repair work was completed swiftly, allowing water services to be fully restored.
Fethiye Mayor expressed appreciation for the teams’ dedication, stating that colleagues worked through the cold and darkness of the night to ensure daily life in Fethiye was not interrupted, and thanked all municipal staff for their commitment and hard work in the field.
Source: Fethiye Belediye
Köyceğiz Lake Overflows, Atatürk Promenade Submerged
Köyceğiz, MUĞLA – Intermittent rainfall in the Köyceğiz district has caused the water level of Köyceğiz Lake to rise, leading to an overflow in the Delta area and the submerging of a section of the Atatürk Promenade.
As rainfall continued across the district, Kargıcak Stream, Namnam Stream and Yuvarlak Stream kept carrying large volumes of water into the lake, further increasing water levels. Following heavier rainfall late last evening, the lake expanded beyond its usual boundaries, inundating parts of the promenade and affecting some nearby businesses.
Local authorities have issued warnings to residents and business owners, urging them to remain cautious in case rainfall continues and water levels rise further in the coming days. Monitoring and precautionary measures are ongoing to reduce potential risks in the affected areas.
Source: https://www.gercekfethiye.com/koycegiz-golu-tasti-ataturk-kordonu-sular-altinda-kaldi/115591/?p=2
Babadağ Ultra Marathon 2026 to Bring 1,000 Athletes to Fethiye
Fethiye, MUĞLA – One of the most distinctive trail races in Turkey and the world, the Babadağ Ultra Marathon, will return to Fethiye for the fourth time on April 25–26, 2026, bringing together around 1,000 athletes on the legendary Lycian Way.
Starting and finishing at Ölüdeniz Beach, the two-day event will take runners through some of the region’s most spectacular landscapes, blending nature, history and adrenaline across highly technical and demanding routes. Competitors will race across six different stages, each designed to test endurance, speed and mountain-running skills.
The 2026 race programme includes the following categories:
- 5K Ölüdeniz Run
- 14K Kayaköy History Run
- 15K Sky Running Dragon
- 26K Downhill
- 30K 1922
- 56K Babadağ Ultra
A major highlight this year will be the debut of the “30K 1922” stage, announced on August 30 Victory Day. The new course has already attracted significant interest thanks to its historical symbolism and distinctive route profile.
Throughout the event, athletes will experience the panoramic views of Ölüdeniz, the historic atmosphere of Kayaköy, and the rugged beauty of the Lycian Way, widely regarded as one of the world’s finest long-distance hiking trails.
Babadağ Ultra General Coordinator Serkan Özdemir said the race would deliver an unforgettable combination of sport and scenery.
“Running towards the summit of Babadağ, synonymous with paragliding, accompanied by the gliders above and the blue of the Mediterranean below, will be among the most memorable moments of the race,” he said. “The overall champion male and female athletes will also be rewarded with a paragliding flight with professional pilots from Dragon Paragliding.”
Özdemir added that the highly technical courses, high level of difficulty and dramatic natural setting would offer competitors a true visual and athletic spectacle, while also allowing them to enjoy a holiday atmosphere in Ölüdeniz, where runners will even be able to cool off in the sea at the finish line.
Further details about the event are available at Babadagultra.com.
Source: Fethiye TV
Fethiye to Attend 29th Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Fair
Fethiye Municipality will represent and promote the district at the 29th Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Fair (EMITT), which will be held in Istanbul between 5–7 February 2026.
The municipality will welcome visitors at Booth 1621 in Hall 1, where Fethiye’s tourism potential, cultural heritage and natural attractions will be showcased to industry professionals and international guests.
As part of the fair programme, Fethiye Municipality will also host an opening cocktail on Thursday, 5 February 2026 at 14:00, and extended an invitation to all participants to attend.
The event will take place at the Istanbul Fair Center in Yeşilköy, providing an important platform for Fethiye to strengthen its presence in the global tourism market and build new partnerships.
Source: Fethiye Belediye
Marmaris to Host Tour de France Amateur Race
Marmaris, MUĞLA – The picturesque tourism hub of Marmaris is set to become a global meeting point for amateur cyclists when it hosts L’Étape Marmaris by Tour de France on June 7, an official event in the prestigious L’Étape by Tour de France global series.
While the Tour de France is the world’s most famous professional cycling race, L’Étape by Tour de France is its official international series that allows amateur riders to experience the atmosphere, challenge and prestige of a real Tour stage. The Marmaris event is part of a worldwide series held in 35 cities across 20 countries.
The Marmaris race is being organized by Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), the official organizer of the Tour de France, in partnership with Turkish event company 78 Event. Organisers said the race in Marmaris will combine the spirit of the iconic yellow jersey with challenging routes inspired by the Tour de France’s legendary mountain stages, all set against the district’s dramatic coastline, forests and hills.
Cyclists who place in their age categories at the Marmaris event will earn the right to compete in L’Étape du Tour, held in France, giving successful riders a pathway from Turkey to one of cycling’s most famous stages.
At the race’s launch event, local officials highlighted Marmaris’ climate, varied terrain and easy accessibility as key reasons why the region is ideal for cycling tourism. They also underlined that the event is not only a sporting competition, but a long-term project aimed at promoting sports tourism and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
With the addition of Marmaris, Turkey will become one of the few countries in the world to host two L’Étape races in a single year, alongside L’Étape Turkey by Tour de France in Istanbul, which is scheduled for September 20.
Turkey joined the L’Étape series in recent years, with Istanbul hosting the country’s first race in October 2024, when around 3,000 amateur cyclists from 50 countries took part across long, short and family-friendly routes spanning both the Asian and European sides of the city. The event returned to Istanbul again last October, attracting more than 2,000 cyclists on routes crossing the Bosphorus and passing through both urban and rural landscapes. Top finishers from these races qualified for international L’Étape events in France.
Registration is currently open for both L’Étape Marmaris by Tour de France and L’Étape Turkey by Tour de France, as Marmaris prepares to welcome cyclists from around the world to its first Tour de France-branded race.
Source: Hürriyet Daily News
SPORT
Thank you to Brian Lloyd for the Fethiyespor update.
Ziraat Turkish Cup
Fethiyespor will play their third Group A Ziraat Cup match away against Trabzonspor on Tuesday 3rd, with kick-off at 20:30.
League Matches
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has officially updated its ruling on Fethiyespor’s midweek away fixture, confirming the match as a 3–0 victory for Fethiyespor instead of the previously recorded 0–0 draw.
The revised decision means Fethiyespor are now awarded all three points, delivering a significant boost to their league position and momentum at a crucial stage of the season.
Yeni Malatyaspor, who currently sit at the bottom of the league table and have already been mathematically relegated, were the opponents in the fixture. While the original ruling would have seen both sides take a point, the updated verdict firmly swings in Fethiyespor’s favour with a full three-goal away win.
For the Fethiye side, the outcome strengthens their push in the table and rewards their efforts with a result that more accurately reflects the circumstances of the match.
The team’s next league match is on Sunday 8 February, away against Yeni Mersin İy. Kick-off will be at 15:00.
Match Result
Fethiyespor won their home match against 1461 Trabzon FK on Saturday with a final score of 4-1.
Following recent matches, Fethiyespor moves up to 13th place in the league table.
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Turkish Lira (TL) exchange rates
The British Pound bought 59.55 TL by the close of business on Friday. The week before it was selling for 59.17 TL.
The US Dollar bought 43.48 TL by the close of business on Friday. The week before it was selling for 43.37 TL.
The Euro bought 51.55 TL by the close of business on Friday. The week before it was selling for 50.21 TL.
Source: exchangerates.org.uk
Weather Forecast
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Source: Living Earth
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