Turkey Homes: 4-bedroom detached villa in Üzümlü – £269,000
Turkey Homes is pleased to offer this triplex detached private villa for sale in the tranquil mountain village of Üzümlü, just a short distance from Fethiye’s charming harbour town in southwestern Turkey. Üzümlü is a quaint and picturesque village that has preserved its traditional charm and rich heritage, providing a delightful journey into the past. […]
From Uludağ to Palandöken – the best ski resorts in Türkiye
When you think of Türkiye, you probably think about summer holidays in the sun, but have you ever considered Türkiye as a ski destination? In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best ski resorts in Türkiye, where captivating mountains and sparkling snow await you. Erciyes Located on the highest mountain in Anatolia, […]
Ski season begins at Palandöken with excellent conditions
The ski season is officially underway at Palandöken Ski Resort in Erzurum, one of Türkiye’s premier winter sports destinations, as snow depth reaches 82 centimeters (32 inches). Recent snowfall has created ideal conditions, and the resort, managed by Ejder3200 Inc., a subsidiary of the Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality, has prepared its slopes for visitors. Ski enthusiasts […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 1st December 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Turkish municipality turns fallen leaves into peat for city plants In Türkiye’s mid-Black Sea region, Turhal Municipality has launched an eco-friendly initiative to repurpose fallen leaves from its 90,000 trees into peat. Collected leaves are buried […]
Türkiye’s island of 400 ancient shipwrecks
The azure waters off the southern coast of Türkiye hold a secret world teeming with history, and few places illustrate this better than Kekova Island. This stunning gem, known for its crystal-clear waters and sunken ancient ruins, serves as the perfect gateway for an extraordinary underwater exploration led by renowned underwater archaeologist Hakan Öniz. Hakan […]
Trabzon’s famous kuymak secures geographic indication status
The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) has officially awarded the traditional dish Trabzon Kuymak a geographic indication certificate, recognizing it as a signature culinary product of Trabzon. This designation marks it as the 13th local specialty from the region to gain official status, emphasizing the cultural and economic importance of Trabzon’s unique food heritage. […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 10th November 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Magnitude 5.0 quake shakes Türkiye’s eastern Elazığ A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook Türkiye’s eastern Elazığ province and nearby regions on Friday, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said. The quake took place at a […]
Exploring Rize’s tea plantations with Mick and Trudie
Rize, known as the tea capital of the Black Sea, is the largest town on the eastern coast near Trabzon. Its growth has flourished entirely due to tea cultivation, introduced to Türkiye in the 1930s from neighboring Georgia, where tea was first planted in the late 19th century. Join Mick and Trudie as they explore […]
Türkiye’s legendary burning mountain: the eternal flames of Yanartaş
In the realm of Greek myth, tales abound with extraordinary creatures and phenomena: winged stallions, minotaurs, and gods with thunderous tempers. Yet, few mythical sites blur the line between legend and reality as convincingly as Mount Chimaera, now known as Yanartaş, in southwestern Türkiye. This ancient and intriguing destination has captured imaginations for millennia, thanks […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 3rd November 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS ‘Brave Pedals of Fethiye’ complete 640-kilometre ride to Ankara to promote environmental awareness hree dedicated members of Fethiye Municipality — Cleaning Works Manager Mahmut Bayraktar, along with team members Can Parlar and Yiğit Sürmen — embarked […]