Belek – a golfer’s paradise
Türkiye’s popularity as a golf destination continues to grow, and golf tourism is big business in the town of Belek on Türkiye’s southern Mediterranean coast, a top golf destination, known for its ideal weather and world-class facilities. Belek is now home to several world-class, PGA tour-standard facilities, including ones designed by legends of the sport […]
World-first simultaneous clean up of the 7 seas
50,000 bottles removed from the ocean to tackle plastic pollution [8th June – Mullion Cove, nr Helston, Cornwall] The world’s seven seas have been cleaned by diving crews around the globe today in an epic move to tackle the ocean waste plastic problem. 6 UK divers took part in the global underwater clean up in Mullion Cove, […]
World Ocean’s Day – time to put the ocean first
World Ocean Day is celebrated every 8 June as a reminder of how integral our seas are to life on Earth. A United Nations initiative, Oceans Day was first declared in 1992 following the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, also known as the Earth Summit, which led to important climate change goals. […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 4th June 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS World Environment Day stub-picking clean up in Marmaris In the Turunç district of Marmaris, mayors and students of the Aegean and Marmara Union of Environmental Municipalities (EMARÇEB) rolled up their sleeves and collected waste in the […]
Turkey Homes Property of the Month: charming duplex penthouse in Çalış – £165,000
Turkey Homes are pleased to present this modern duplex 3-bedroom penthouse in Fethiye for sale in the popular beach resort of Çalış on the stunning coastline of southwestern Türkiye near Fethiye. Located in the desirable neighbourhood of Foca, this charming property enjoys beautiful views of the surrounding pine-clad mountains and is located five minutes from the […]
World Environment Day – Beat Plastic Pollution
World Environment Day 2023 is a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matters. This 5 June, join millions around the world to #BeatPlasticPollution We’ve all seen the headlines about the huge environmental problems caused by single-use plastics. Big brands, supermarkets and the government have the power to make the big changes that are needed. Plastic bottles […]
Getting from Dalaman Airport to Your Turkish Holiday 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. Have you booked your flight and accommodation? Now you need to think about getting from the airport to your destination… In this article, we explain most of the ways you […]
Sweet Fethiye – a poem by Sarah Louise Dunn
Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.” – Plutarch Thank you to Sarah Louise Dunn for sharing her lovely poem about Fethiye with us. Sweet Fethiye I sit with you, sweet Fethiye, And gaze across your seas. I wonder at your beauty, Every wave, plant, hill and tree Turquoise bays and ancient […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 21st May 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Fethiye celebrates 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day As part of the 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, Fethiye turned out en masse for music concerts held at Beşkaza Square […]
Türkiye: Did you know?
Türkiye is much more than just a holiday destination. It has a rich, diverse culture and history, beautiful landscapes and cuisine that will keep you coming back for more…and more! When you start to scratch the surface and discover more about this amazing country you will find many interesting facts you never knew. Here are just a […]