A Turkish bath – the real way to relax
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE No trip to Fethiye is complete without a visit to a Turkish bath or Hamam, so set aside any prudishness you may have and take the plunge. Savour that feeling of supreme...
View ArticleFethiye’s frogs are more than just a springtime chorus
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE “When we save the frogs, we’re protecting all our wildlife, all our ecosystems and all humans.” Dr. Kerry Kriger, Founder & Executive Director of SAVE THE FROGS!...
View ArticleFethiye Times News Week Ending 29 April 2017
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Fethiye Times News – our pick of what’s been going on in Fethiye and around the region over the last week. Turkey blocks Wikipedia Turkey has blocked all access inside the...
View ArticleSea Shore Savers hit the beach for the third year running
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Every year at this time, there’s a flurry of activity to clean up the beaches in readiness for the season. Çalış Kids Club (ÇKC) is no exception to this and on Sunday 30th...
View ArticleWild flowers in Fethiye: a book for all seasons
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE A few weeks ago the Fethiye Municipality published a book called Wild Flowers in Fethiye. A leading Turkish botanist wrote the detailed information. This complements the...
View ArticleA salute to Fethiye’s courageous forest firefighters
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE In Fethiye the forest fire season has officially begun. From the beginning of May until the end of October, Fethiye’s firefighters and forest defenders will be on constant...
View ArticleFethiye Times – EAT voted one of the Top 20 Turkish Food Blogs
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Here at Fethiye Times we are passionate about Turkish food. We love to write about it, cook it and eat it. And that passion has certainly paid off. Top 20 Turkish Food...
View ArticleFethiye Times News Week Ending 6th May 2017
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Fethiye Times news – our pick of what’s been going on in Fethiye and around the region over the past week. Season starts with sunshine and swing in Ölüdeniz Spring meeting...
View ArticleThe Turkish Language – fiendishly difficult or fun to learn?
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE If you are a first time vistor to Turkey, you will find a very different world awaits you. It’s an assault on the senses; stunning scenery, colours and hues of every shade,...
View ArticleFalling under the spell of Turkey’s turquoise magic
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Have you ever wondered why, how and when the word turquoise came to be associated with Turkey? Like many of the most beautiful things in the world it is a case of kismet –...
View ArticleLive, laugh and don’t forget the sunscreen!
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE It’s that time of year again – holiday time! Flights and accommodation are booked, new summer outfits are packed and ready to go. Toiletries packed. Travel documents...
View ArticleHummus: the dip that spread from the Middle East
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Did you know that there is a special day for celebrating hummus? Neither did we, until we learnt that this year International Hummus Day falls on Saturday 13th April. A...
View ArticleFethiye Times News Week Ending 13th May 2017
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Fethiye Times news – our pick of what’s been going on in Fethiye and around the region over the past week. Register to vote in the General Election on 8 June 2017 If you...
View ArticleAyran: Turkey’s refreshing yogurt drink
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE The weather has certainly taken a turn for the hotter over the last few days and, once again, our thoughts turn to ways of keeping cool. Here at Fethiye Times we thought it...
View ArticleFethiye’s fountains: nature’s air conditioning
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Temperatures are rising in Fethiye, a sure sign that summer has arrived. The town’s harbourside fountains are a great place to relax and literally chill out. Not only are...
View ArticleTurkey: Did you know…?
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Turkey 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...
View ArticleCommemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day 2017
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Today is the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve spor Bayramı), a national holiday in Turkey, always celebrated on 19 May. History of...
View ArticleParadise awaits at the Olive Garden in Kabak
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE If you follow the coast road from Ölüdeniz you will enjoy a journey with unrivalled views of the famous turquoise coast where magnificent mountains sweep down to meet the...
View ArticleFethiye Times News Week Ending 20th May 2017
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Fethiye Times News – our pick of what’s been going on in Fethiye and around the region over the last week. Jill Erdoğan Jill Erdoğan It is with great sadness that we...
View ArticleKayaköy Festival – a first for this historic village
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE The sun shone on the first Kayaköy Festival, held by local businesses and residents on Saturday. The festival was arranged by Fethiye Municipality, Kayaköy Municipality and...
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