Ölüdeniz in winter – a spectacular turquoise paradise
“Mother Nature at her finest” is often the first thought that comes to mind when you set eyes on Ölüdeniz in Fethiye, Muğla. Tucked away in southwestern Turkey, Fethiye enjoys a milder winter than many other regions. Towering cliffs, some reaching 350 metres, rise dramatically above the coastline, making the area not only a haven […]
The 2 Minute Foundation – cleaning up our planet, 2 minutes at a time
The 2 Minute Foundation – a charity campaigning to inspire people to take two minutes out of their day to clear up the worlds beaches, oceans, parks, streets and open spaces On World Ocean Day in 2023, we went along to the World Ocean’s Day Beach Clean Up, organised by The 2 Minute Foundation as […]
A visit to ‘Little Istanbul’ with Mick & Trudie
According to Wikipedia, there is an estimated 500,000 people of Turkish origin living in the United Kingdom. The Turkish community is not evenly distributed across the country and the concentration of the Turks is almost all in Greater London. The Turks have created Turkish neighbourhoods mostly in North and North-East London however there are also Turkish communities in South […]
World-first simultaneous clean up of the 7 seas
50,000 bottles removed from the ocean to tackle plastic pollution [8th June 2023 – Mullion Cove, nr Helston, Cornwall] The world’s seven seas have been cleaned by diving crews around the globe today in an epic move to tackle the ocean waste plastic problem. 6 UK divers took part in the global underwater clean up in Mullion […]
Autumn in Turkey: A Season of Magic and Colour
Autumn in Turkey has a special kind of magic that’s hard to resist. As the intensity of summer fades, a crisp freshness begins to fill the air. The sunlight softens, casting a golden glow over the landscape. Lush summer greens gradually transform into a rich tapestry of russet browns, fiery reds, and glowing golds. With […]
Hamsi: Turkey’s national fish
Turkey’s national fish, hamsi, or anchovies is more than a fish for the locals of the Black Sea region and whether it is fried or canned, hamsi offers a feast for both humble and rich dinner tables … Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Turkey has been blessed with an abundance of fish. Although […]
The Spellbinding Peak of Nemrut Dağı
High in the Anatolian heartland rises Nemrut Dağı (Mount Nemrut), a 7,000-foot peak crowned with a site unlike any other in Turkey. Here, colossal stone heads stare pitilessly into the distance—their features partly mutilated, partly worn by centuries of wind and time—creating an atmosphere both haunting and awe-inspiring. A Monument to a Kingdom In 62 […]
Şanlıurfa and the Pool of Sacred Fish
About 180 kilometres (110 miles) west of Kızıltepe, in South Eastern Anatolia, lies the venerable old town of Şanlıurfa The southeastern province was once one of the oldest settlements in Mesopotamia. Formerly known as “Urfa,” the city took the title “Şanlı” – meaning glorious, dignified – in 1984 in memory of the achievement of its people in […]
Zafer Bayramı (Victory Day) – a day of national pride
Every nation has days that hold special significance, and for Turkey, one of the most important is August 30: Zafer Bayramı (Victory Day). After the Ottoman Empire’s defeat at the end of World War I, Turkey faced occupation by Allied forces. This sparked the Turkish War of Independence, which began in 1919 under the leadership […]
Five of Turkey’s most special beach hideaways
This article was written by James Stewart and first published in The Telegraph. Prefer to get away from the crowds on holiday? These secluded beach spots could be exactly what you’re looking for… The natural wonders of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast are hardly a secret. So in high season, when its most popular resorts are bustling […]