Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 18th February 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Turkish Aeronautical Association celebrates 99th anniversary A wreath laying ceremony was held at the Atatürk Monument on Friday to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Aeronautical Association. The Turkish Aeronautical Association is […]
Mick & Trudie visit Belek – a major hub for golf tourism
This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. The appeal of Türkiye as a golf destination is on the rise, with Belek, situated on the southern Mediterranean coast, emerging as a major hub for golf tourism. Renowned for […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 11th February 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS 21 injured in bus accident in Antalya 21 people were injured in an accident that occurred when an intercity passenger bus overturned into a ditch near Akseki district of Antalya. The bus, which was making the […]
The children of the earthquakes – one year on
This article was written for Fethiye Times by Bee Harrison. Photos by Bee Harrison. Today marks the first anniversary of double earthquakes which hit Southern Türkiye and Syria, on the early morning of the 6th February 2023, a morning that changed thousands of lives forever. We made a visit to the area post earthquake: “We […]
Türkiye marks the first anniversary of the devastating earthquakes that killed more than 50,000
Türkiye is marking the first anniversary of the deadly magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 earthquakes that hit just nine hours apart on Feb. 6, 2023. Centered in the Pazarcık district of southern Kahramanmaraş, the first tremor struck at 4.17 a.m. local time (1:17 a.m. GMT) at a depth of 7 kilometers (4.3 miles). Described as the […]
Discovering Fethiye’s Best-Kept Secrets: A Guide to Unique Yacht Charters
Nestled on the turquoise coast of Türkiye, Fethiye is a hidden gem that beckons yacht enthusiasts from around the world. Known for its crystal-clear waters and scenic landscapes, this picturesque town offers more than just a glimpse into paradise. Fethiye’s charm extends beyond its natural beauty. Rich in history and brimming with cultural treasures, it […]
Burns Night – a cultural exchange between Türkiye and Scotland
Held throughout the world on Burns Night (or on an evening close to it) a traditional Burns supper is an evening event held on or around his birthday, January 25, that celebrates the life and work of the legendary Scottish poet Robert Burns. The Burns Supper in Fethiye was held on January 26 and turned […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 4th February 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Fethiye, Seydikemer, and Muğla to attend Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Fair The 27th Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Fair EMITT will take place at Istanbul TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center between 6-9 February. […]
Ten Top Tourist Attractions in Türkiye
Not only is Türkiye overwhelmingly gorgeous, its cities and landscapes are also incredibly diverse, offering a wealth of different kinds of destinations to holidaymakers. From the beaches of Ölüdeniz and the Mediterranean seaside resorts to the Roman ruins along the western and southern coasts, the dome and minaret-filled skyline of Istanbul and the misty mountains […]
Water cisterns – relics of a bygone era
Dotted around towns and villages, scattered on hilltops or by the roadside, you will see many domed, circular stone buildings and may wonder what they are. They are water cisterns (sarnıç in Turkish). Did you know there are around 250 of them to be found in the Muğla province? The cisterns They were built during the Ottoman period to gather […]