Turkey Homes Property of the Month: Great value 2 – bed apartment in Çalış Beach – £169,950
Turkey Homes is delighted to present this two-bedroom apartment in the modern seaside resort of Çalış Beach, Fethiye for sale. Çalış Beach is located across the bay from the busy yet stunning harbour and marina town of Fethiye in southwestern Türkiye. The area has several modern residential areas with luxury villas and apartment complexes, many purchased […]
27th night of Ramadan – Kadir Gecesi (Laylat al-Qadr)
The 27th night of Ramadan is called Kadir Gecesi, the Night of Power. The greatest night of the Muslim year, this is the sanctified night when the history of Islam began, the night on which the first verses of the Koran are believed to have been revealed to Prophet Muhammed in Mecca in the year 610 […]
Recipe: Stuffed Bread – Ekmek Dolması
This is a popular Ramazan dish from the Aegean regions of Aydın and Manisa. A special round loaf is baked during Ramazan and used for this dish. Serves 4 Time: 25 minutes prep, 1 hour 20 minutes cooking Ingredients For the stuffing: For the sauce: Directions Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas Mark 2. To make the […]
Türkiye sets course for environmentally conscious tourism
In response to the global shift towards environmentally sustainable tourism practices, the Culture and Tourism Ministry is taking decisive steps to enact climate-friendly tourism development legislation. According to an article in Hürriyet Daily News, as part of the 2024-2028 strategic plan, initiatives are underway to bolster cultural richness and tourism while addressing the issue of climate change. […]
Secrets of the Hagia Sophia
Not only does Istanbul sit on the Bosphorous Strait—precisely where the continents of Europe and Asia converge—but it also seems to be a crossroads for the ancient and modern worlds. The city has been greatly influenced by various waves of powers and people of all cultural backgrounds. Hagia Sophia is one of the historical architectural […]
Pegasus Rent A Car – where quality is not a coincidence
There is a common perception that hiring a car whilst on holiday is complicated and expensive. That’s where Pegasus Rent A Car can help, and not just for those who would like to rent a car whilst on holiday, but for those of you who live here too. With offices in Fethiye, Dalaman and Antalya […]
Enjoy a stay at the iconic Museum Hotel in Türkiye’s Cappadocia
The Museum Hotel in Türkiye’s scenic Cappadocia region is truly unique with its thousands of years of Cappadocian history in every corner. Listed among the world’s 50 best luxurious hotels in 2023, it is the only hotel in Türkiye to be entered in the list, securing its place among the finest hotels worldwide. Operating since […]
Easter bread with Mahlepi; Paskalya Çöreği
A special Easter bread, Paskalya Çöreği, that you can find all year round in bakeries in Istanbul… Tsoureki is a Greek holiday bread that is made by Greeks during Easter, not only in Greece but also in other countries with Greek communities. The Turkish name for this bread is Paskalya Çöreği (Paskalya is the Turkish […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 24th March 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Extended Ramadan holiday to boost tourism in Türkiye The much-anticipated Ramadan holiday has been extended to nine days, a decision that has sparked joy and excitement among both citizens and tourism sector professionals. It promises an extended period of relaxation for […]
Turkish customs you might not know about (part two)
Welcome to part two of our article on Turkish customs you might not know about. You can read part one here if you missed it. https://fethiyetimes.com/turkish-customs-you-might-not-know-about/ We’re starting with a look at some of the unspoken communication that takes place in Türkiye that can be confusing to visitors Meaningful movements Turkish people say “yes” by a […]