Davraz Ski Resort near Isparta, Türkiye
A couple of hours’ drive from the south coast, within easy reach from Antalya and Fethiye, lies Davraz Ski Resort. The ski season starts around the 15th of December and lasts until the 1st of March with snow thickness varying between 50 and 250 cm on average. Lift passes and ski hire are so cheap […]
Mick and Trudie: Why Ayvalık is a hidden gem!
Ayvalık is a seaside town on the northwestern Aegean coast of Türkiye. The town centre is connected to Cunda Island by a causeway and is surrounded by the archipelago of Ayvalık Islands, which face the nearby Greek island of Lesbos. On first glance, Ayvalık may seem unremarkable, a port town similar to many others in this region. But wander a few streets back from the waterfront and […]
Exploring Çanakkale, Gallipoli War memorials, and so much more with Mick and Trudie
Çanakkale occupies the narrowest point of the straits called the Dardanelles, which are 1,200m wide at this point. In 450 BC, the Persian King Xerxes built a bridge of boats here to land his troops in Thrace, and the final battles of the Peloponnesian War took place in these waters around 400 BC. Today, ferry […]
The best of Adana – much more than just a kebab
One of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements of the world and with a name unchanged for at least four millennia, Adana was a market town at the Cilicia plain and one of the gateways from Europe to the Middle East. The city turned into a powerhouse of Cilicia with the Turkic takeover in 1359 21st-century Adana, the sixth-largest city […]
Explore 26 beaches in Fethiye 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. Whether you’re looking for a quiet cove or a sandy beach for the whole family, the popular seaside resort of Fethiye has beaches for every taste. Check out these 26 […]
Don’t miss the boat!
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. Going on a boat trip is always a great day and it’s a cheap day out in Türkiye you should not miss! There are various boat trips from Fethiye with […]
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 […]
Fethiye – the best holiday destination
Stressless, placeless, traceless – but in paradise… September is the perfect month to jet off on holiday and enjoy the last weeks of summer in the sun. There are many fabulous destinations and making a decision as to which one to choose can be quite difficult. Here at Fethiye Times, we’re happy to admit that […]
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 […]