Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 14th April 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS All 184 stranded cable car passengers evacuated in Antalya A cable car pod struck a pole and burst open in the southern city of Antalya, killing one and leaving 184 people stranded in 24 cabins, according to officials and […]
Recipe: Smoked Aubergine Puree (Baba Ghanoush)
The ultimate aubergine recipe… This delicious smoky dip is the ultimate aubergine recipe and a classic part of any meze selection. The principal ingredients are aubergines, garlic, lemon juice, tahini and olive oil. Scooped up with warm flatbread, this is perfect outdoor or picnic food. Smoked Aubergine Puree (Baba Ghanoush) Ingredients 3 large aubergines 2 […]
Taking Time For The Water Taxi
This article was written for Fethiye Times by Steve Parsley. No matter where you live, it’s easy to get sucked into a routine. You get up, have breakfast – and so it begins. You may not do exactly the same every day, but there’s still probably a pattern which feels comfortable. It’s not that you […]
59th Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye
The 59th edition of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye, under the patronage of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye and supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, will be held from April 21-28. Organized traditionally by Turkish Cycling Federation, Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye started in 1963 as the “Marmara Tour.” It […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 7th April 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS MUTTAŞ provide free public transportation during the Ramadan holiday Muğla Metropolitan Municipality MUTTAŞ will provide free public transportation (black plate) during the Ramadan holiday. The free transportation will start from 00:00 on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 […]
Turkey Homes Property of the Month: Great value 2 – bed apartment in Çalış Beach – £159,950
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 […]
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 […]