Fascinating Fethiye
If you’re visiting Fethiye, or even if you choose the town as a place to live, the fact it has a long history is pretty evident. This article was written by Steve Parsley for Fethiye Times. The Amyntas rock tombs carved into the cliffs, the old amphitheatre near the harbour and the ruins of a […]
In Photos: Chora Church / Kariye Camii
Written for Fethiye Times and with photographs by Sue Fockner-Aşık I had the good fortune to visit Chora Church (Church of the Holy Saviour of Chora) in Istanbul before it was re-converted to a mosque (Kariye Camii) last year. Built as part of a monastery in the 4th century, Chora Church suffered from the ravages […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 15th January 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Muğla hosts 130,000 cruise ship passengers in 2022 Last year, Muğla hosted approximately 130,000 passengers and crew on cruise ships, also known as “floating hotels”. Saying that Muğla is important for cruise tourism, Muğla Culture and […]
Çalış – so much more than just a beach
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. Çalış, with its long stretch of beach, cooling afternoon breeze, and beautiful sunsets, is a popular destination for both locals and holidaymakers alike. But Çalış is so much more than […]
A look at Yerguzlar Caddesi with Mick and Trudie
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. Mick and Trudie take a closer look at Yerguzlar Caddesi, a popular street with locals and ex-pats, which is less than 1km from Çalış Beach resort, but not well known […]
What’s in Antalya?
The main city of the Mediterranean coast, Antalya is also one of the most modern and fashionable. Set on the Gulf of Antalya, the city commands a superb position overlooking a sweeping beach towards the soaring peaks of the Bey Mountains (Beydağları). Sophisticated Antalya has all the amenities of big city life – museums, restaurants, […]
Explore the hidden ruins of Kastabara with Mick and Trudie
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. Once the heat of the summer fades away, thoughts turn to places to visit in the cooler months. There are so many wonderful places to visit in the area, it’s […]
The very best of Ankara
Ankara, the capital city of Türkiye, is a city of ministries, embassies, museums, parks, shopping centres and sprawling suburbs, all waiting to be explored. And of course, it is the home of the famous Atatürk’s mausoleum, the superb Anıtkabir, one of the must-sees of the city. And so, without further ado, let’s take a look […]
Eskişehir – the ‘Venice of Turkey’
Located a few hours’ drive from the capital of Ankara, the university town of Eskişehir (Old Town) is a remarkable, modern city that is definitely worth a visit. Gondola tours along the river, a wonderland of outdoor recreation spaces, riverside promenades with hip cafes and restaurants, bustling streets, charmingly crooked Ottoman-style houses and a monument […]
Bodrum – one of the most exclusive resorts on the Mediterranean
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. Known as the most upscale and bohemian of Turkish resorts, Bodrum – with its wonderful harbour and marina, pretty, whitewashed houses, abundant flowers, designer shops, chic cafes, and a medieval […]