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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]