Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 25th June 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Forest fire in Marmaris under control, burnt body found A forest fire in Marmaris was brought under control. The fire broke out at 15:30 on Thursday in the forest area in the Sarıana District. Teams from […]
Everything you ever (or never) wanted to know about mosquitoes!
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito” – Dalai Lama Zzzt! And there it is…the sound you dread the most when you’ve just settled down for a good night’s sleep! Zzzt! and there it goes again! What is this tiny insect that strikes dread into the […]
Kaş and Kekova
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. If you’re looking for a lovely holiday destination in Türkiye, you may have just found it! Welcome to Kaş and Kekova, fishing villages that have become popular holiday destinations, but […]
The foodie’s guide to Istanbul
This article was written for Fethiye Times by Ola Khamitsevich Some people might be in love with Istanbul – as I am. Others may find it polluted and overpopulated and some are just not city people at all. But there’s one thing everyone is agreed on, FOOD! It’s so delicious! Vegetarians, vegans or meat-eating Iranians like myself […]
Karaot Public Beach – all you need to know for 2023
Karaot Public Beach is now open for the 2023 season. The beach is located near Yanıklar and is operated by Fethiye Municipality and, due to prices and location, is popular with locals. The beach is a mixture of areas of sand and pebbles and faces the open sea, offering that wonderful cooling breeze. The facilities […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 18th June 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Surfacing work on Ölüdeniz Caddesi continues The surfacing and line work on Ölüdeniz Caddesi continues. The work was restarted on 7th June after stopping when the initial contractors were unable to complete the work due to contractual […]
Folk dancing – part of the tradition of a particular people or area
If belly dancing is the only dance form you associate with Türkiye, you must prepare yourself for a surprise. Türkiye has a rich tradition of folk dancing with dances performed on all social occasions. Some dances reflect natural events or daily life; others portray societal events and affairs of the heart. Let’s take a closer […]
Enjoy the best of the Aegean – visit Izmir’s coastal towns
The jewel of the Aegean, Izmir is the major resort for holidaymakers who are looking to explore this part of Türkiye with its lovely landscapes and magnificent coastline. Türkiye’s third-largest city, İzmir has been an important Aegean port since ancient times, when it was known as the Greek city of Smyrna; its seafront is as […]
Muğla – an attractive tourist destination
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 province of Muğla covers an area that has the most famous of Turkey’s tourism centres within it’s boundaries.To many, it is a region that is “passed through” whilst traveling […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 11th June 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Surfacing work on Baha Şıkman Caddesi and Ölüdeniz Caddesi starts again Work on laying the abrasion layer on Baha Şıkman Caddesi and Ölüdeniz Caddesi started this week. The work had stopped after the initial contractors were […]