Frozen Lake Çıldır – a winter destination for the adventurous
Tucked up in the far north-eastern corner of Türkiye on the borders with Armenia and Georgia, 60 km from Ardahan, is the huge and glorious Lake Çıldır (Çıldır Gölü). 1959 meters above sea level, it is the second-largest lake in the Eastern Anatolia Region after Lake Van, and the tenth-largest in Türkiye, with an area […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 15th October 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Fethiye Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Fethiye on Saturday. Many streets and workplaces were affected causing traffic congestion, particularly on Çarşı Caddesi and Dispanser Sokak. Source: https://www.gercekfethiye.com/fethiye-de-saganak-yagis-etkisini-gosterdi-yollar-gole-dondu/65184/ Lightning fire in Marmaris […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 8th October 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS 82-year-old man attacked by bear in northeastern Türkiye An old man, who was attacked by a bear in Artvin’s Şavşat district, was saved by his neighbors killing the bear. The incident took place around 16:00 in […]
Homestyle Iskender Kebab in tomato sauce, pita bread and yoghurt
Iskender Kebab is a speciality of the Bursa region and one of the most popular kebabs to make at home; thin slices of lamb or beef in tomato based sauce served over pide bread with yoghurt and grilled vegetables by the side. It is easier than you think and most delicious… Homestyle Iskender Kebab in […]
Touring the Turquoise Coast
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. Stretching from Marmaris in the west and skirting around high mountains to Antalya, the Turquoise Coast is the most dramatic, varied and unspoilt area in Türkiye. Hemmed in by vertiginous […]
The 2 Minute Foundation – cleaning up our planet, 2 minutes at a time
The 2 Minute Foundation – a charity campaigning to inspire people to take two minutes out of their day to clear up the worlds beaches, oceans, parks, streets and open spaces On World Ocean Day, Fethiye Times went along to the World Ocean’s Day Beach Clean Up, organised by the 2 Minute Foundation as part […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 1st October 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS BSK hot asphalt work continues in Fethiye Following completion of infrastructure works in Fethiye, superstructure works have also been completed with BSK hot asphalt works carried out on Atatürk Street, İnönü Street, Ölüdeniz and Baha Şıkman […]
Turkish desserts – indulge your sweet tooth
One of the things we love about Türkiye is the amazing food; an endless supply of mouthwatering dishes. Desserts are also an important part of Turkish cuisine, a social ritual meant to be shared. There is a vast range to satisfy everyone, even those with the sweetest tooth. Baklava Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo […]
“Very superstitious” – a guide to Turkish superstitions
Superstitions have a great place in society and most people exhibit some superstitious behaviour without even realising it. Do you walk under ladders? Do you think you’ll have seven years of bad luck if you break a mirror? If you are a frequent visitor to Türkiye you have probably already realised that the people believe in a lot of […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 24th September 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS 1st Fethiye Gastronomy Culture and Friendship Festival takes place The 1st Fethiye Gastronomy Culture and Friendship Festival was held in Beşkaza Square with the participation of world-famous Greek and Turkish chefs. The festival was organised by Fethiye […]