Baked Cauliflower with Feta, Dill and Onions (Karnabahar Mücveri)
An utterly delicious vegetarian Turkish appetizer from Ozlem’s Turkish Table, featuring cauliflower, flavored with feta cheese, onions, dill, parsley. Baking works very well here, the result is a lovely, light vegetarian dish; delicious hot or cold… “Inspired by the delicious Zucchini/courgette fritters with feta; Mucver, as we call it in Turkish, this time I made this wonderful […]
Five of Turkey’s most special beach hideaways
This article was written by James Stewart Prefer to get away from the crowds on holiday? These secluded beach spots could be exactly what you’re looking for… The natural wonders of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast are hardly a secret. So in high season, when its most popular resorts are bustling and summer parties are in full […]
New premises from old for Fethiye’s Community Church
A small church with a big vision… Fethiye celebrated the official opening of Fethiye Halk Kilisesi Derneği (Fethiye Community Church) last month. The very well-attended opening was led by the church pastor, David Teylor and started with a welcome and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Welcome & Cutting of Ribbon “On behalf of Fethiye Halk Kilisesi Derneği we […]
Tulips – Turkey’s gift to the world
“When it’s Spring again I’ll bring again, Tulips from Amsterdam” Or are they? Originating in the Pamir Mountains of the Turkic homeland in Central Asia before spreading to Anatolia and worldwide, tulips continue to be a defining theme for spring events in Turkey. Tulips were brought by the Turks from Central Asia to Anatolia during […]
Kayaköy and the population exchange
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. Preserved as a museum and designated by UNESCO as a “world friendship and peace village,” Kayaköy has become something of a tourist mainstay for visitors to this southwestern corner of […]
Safsaf’s story – the heartache behind the smile
Sitting in her home in Fethiye with her family around her, Safsaf could not look any happier. She welcomes you with open arms and a huge smile, serves an endless supply of Syrian tea or coffee, along with delicious food and chats with you with enthusiasm. Life in this modest Fethiye home seems happy and […]
This city is one of the most visited in Europe – and you probably never heard of it
One of the fastest-growing cities in Turkey is among the most visited destinations in Europe – and you may not have even heard of it. According to Euromonitor International’s annual Top 100 City Destinations ranking for 2017, which measures international tourist arrivals in 100 of the world’s leading cities, the first and second most visited places in Europe (as of 2015) […]
A day out in gorgeous Göcek
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. This article was written for Fethiye Times by Rebecca Parsley. Chances are you’ll have skirted the edge of Göcek many times, most likely on the journey to or from Dalaman […]
International Migrants Day 2016
On 4 December 2000, the General Assembly of the United Nations, taking into account the large and increasing number of migrants in the world, proclaimed 18 December International Migrants Day. Some people living in Turkey are Migrants who have chosen to move to another country to retire, improve their lives, for family reunions, for education purposes or for other reasons. Their decision […]
Shopping and Whirling Dervishes
During the holy month of Ramazan, a variety of free entertainment takes place in Fethiye and this year was no exception. On Friday evening people paused from their shopping at the Erasta Shopping Centre for a performance from the Mevlevi Order or Whirling Dervishes as they are known in the West. Whirling Dervishes The ‘dance’ […]