Ancient ruins of Aphrodisias
Aphrodisias is one of the finest archaeological sites in Türkiye. The name of the city is derived from the goddess of love, Aphrodite… Located in southwest Türkiye, the relatively isolated Aphrodisias lies some two and a half hours drive inland from Kuşadası. The site of Aphrodisias was a shrine as early as 5800 BC, when […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 10th December 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Snow falls on high ground in Muğla Heavy snowfall on Göktepe Mountain in the Kavaklıdere district of Muğla on Friday covered the ground in snow and closed the mountain road to transport. The snow reached a […]
Delicious warming Turkish soups
“Soup of the evening, beautiful…” Lewis Carroll It’s no secret that the Turkish people love their soup – çorbası in Turkish. Soup is eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Soup starts the meal or is a meal in itself. What better comfort food than a steaming bowl of soup, especially during the cold days of winter? There are […]
Return to nature: Maçka’s green highlands and rooted history
Maçka in Türkiye’s Black Sea province Trabzon is located among the city’s green hills. The district is a haven for people looking to spend some peaceful time among nature. Just 28 kilometers from the city center, Maçka is famous for its highlands and unique houses. It also home to a number of ancient churches and […]
Fethiye Cruise Port Project
With rising interest in tourist ship travel, investments to boost Türkiye’s share in the global cruise tourism market have gained momentum. Tourism is a critical source of income for Türkiye, which, over the years, has injected vast investments to ensure its ports can host luxury mega-sized ships as it’s seeking to become a premier cruise destination. The […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 3rd December 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS New “Public House Cafe” under construction in Çiftlik The construction of a new “Public House Cafe” in Çiftlik is nearing its end. In a statement, Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca said “As a country, we are going […]
Turkey Homes Property of the Month: Luxury stone villa in Göcek – £727,193
Turkey Homes is delighted to offer this stone-built private detached villa for sale in the scenically beautiful area of Göcek, located between Dalaman and Fethiye, just 20 minute’s drive from the international airport at Dalaman. The exclusive town has seen the development of some luxurious private villas in recent years, some sitting almost on top of the […]
Davraz Ski Resort near Isparta, Türkiye
A couple of hours’ drive from the south coast, within easy reach from Antalya and Fethiye, lies Davraz Ski Resort. The ski season starts around the 15th of December and lasts until the 1st of March with snow thickness varying between 50 and 250 cm on average. Lift passes and ski hire are so cheap […]
The greatness of Ottoman architecture
Architectural monuments to the greatness of the Ottoman Empire stand, not only throughout Turkey but also throughout the many lands under its rule. The Ottomans were prolific builders and some of their finest works are public buildings such as mosques (cami) and their surrounding külliye (complex) consisting of buildings providing for the welfare of the […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 26th November 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Extreme weather in Muğla Muğla was affected by tornadoes, hail and showers on Saturday after a storm and shower warning was issued by General Directorate of Meteorology. A tornado in Dalaman ripped off roofs, felled trees […]