Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 5th May 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Paraglider pilot injured after falling on rocks in Fethiye A paraglider pilot was injured when he fell on the rocks in Fethiye district of Muğla. Utku Denizatay (24), who paraglided from the 1200-meter-high runway of Babadağ […]
Turkey Homes Property of the Month: Detached Villa in Fethiye -Ovacık – Citizenship Approved – £515,000
The team at Turkey Homes is delighted to present this detached bespoke villa for sale, located in the beautiful mountain valley of Ovacık on the outskirts of the busy harbour town of Fethiye in Türkiye. Ovacık is situated on a plateau at the foot of the famous Babadağ (Father Mountain), a close neighbour to the popular […]
Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca outlines four key projects and addresses bay cleaning efforts
Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca outlined four key projects and addressed bay cleaning efforts during the municipal council meeting: Road Construction: The municipality aims to collaborate with the metropolitan municipality to construct a 4,350 square meter road between Kayaköy and Hisarönü, scheduled to commence on November 1st and conclude on April 1st. This initiative aims to […]
Hıdırellez – Türkiye’s spring festival
Hıdırellez, a traditional festival to usher in spring, falls on May 6 each year and celebrations start on May 5 around the country, especially among the Roma community … Hıdırellez is regarded as one of the most important seasonal festivals in both Türkiye and parts of the Middle East. Called the Day of Hızır (Ruz-ı Hızır) in […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 28th April 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Man dies after falling from rocks in Göcek A man, who was out for a walk with his dog in Muğla’s Fethiye district, died after falling from rocks from a height of approximately 100 meters. The […]
Recipes: Traditional Haydarı (Tangy Yogurt Dip)
Normally served as part of a meze spread, this tangy, yogurt based dip has hints of garlic and herbs. Traditional Haydarı recipes such as this use strained yoghurt and a little white cheese for extra zing. Ingredients 1 Large garlic clove Generous pinch of salt 2 Teaspoons Turkish white cheese (Beyaz Peyniri) or Feta cheese 1 Teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil […]
Fethiye celebrates National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
The 23rd of April is a unique and very special international celebration. The founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, dedicated this day to the children of the country to emphasize that they are the future of the new nation. National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) commemorates the inauguration of the […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 21st April 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Muğla Metropolitan Municipality carries out stream cleaning in Marmaris Muğla Metropolitan Municipality is carrying out cleaning work on 1400 metres of stream in Marmaris to take precautions against floods and environmental pollution. Muğla Metropolitan Municipality MUSKİ […]
Exploring the mysterious depths of Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern
Hidden beneath the bustling streets of Istanbul is the vast underground Basilica Cistern, a beautiful piece of Byzantine engineering and the most unusual tourist attraction in the city. A captivating testament to the ingenuity of Byzantine architects and the rich history of this vibrant city. A Glimpse into History Built in the 6th century during […]
Mesopotamia Express: discover Türkiye’s cultural treasures with this new train route
Travellers to Türkiye will soon be able to explore some of its historic treasures and culinary delights with a new tourist train. The Mesopotamia Express departs from the capital Ankara and meanders through the country’s inner, eastern and southeastern Anatolian regions. The train stops at destinations including Kayseri, Malatya and Elazığ with enough time for […]