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Çay, Turkey’s brew of choice – but what is a çaycı?
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Those of you who are regular visitors to Turkey will have experienced the culture of çay (Turkish tea). “Cay içer misiniz?” (“Will you drink some tea?”) Turks love their...
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Derinkuyu – the ancient underground city in Turkey
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE For hundreds of years, when invaders came to the Cappadocia region of what is now Turkey, inhabitants would retreat to a vast underground city, taking with them their...
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The Hamsa or Hand of Fatima – what does it mean?
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE What is the Hand of Fatima? Similar to the evil eye, the open right-hand symbol known as Hand of Fatima (or Hamsa Hand) is an amulet used for protection against destructive...
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Hollywood film to be shot on location in Fethiye
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Scottish Actor Mike Mitchell visited Fethiye municipality this week to introduce his new film which is planned to be shot on location in Fethiye. Fethiye Times caught up...
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Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 24 August 2019
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Fethiye Times pick of the news from the local area and around Turkey. NEWS Cleaning together for a cleaner Fethiye Fethiye Municipality and Fethiye Chamber of Commerce...
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Climate change and wildfires – a vicious circle
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE According to news agency Haber Türk, Turkey experienced 503 forest fires between July 20 and August 20 that destroyed 1,344 hectares (3,321 acres) of land, the equivalent...
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Tourism boss calls for clarity on algal bloom reports
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE The chairman of the Çalış Tourism Association Mete Ay is hoping the British expat community can play a part in limiting the damage done to Fethiye’s reputation by algal...
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Enticing, exquisite, delectable figs
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Did you know that Turkey is the number one producer of fresh and dried figs (incir) in the world? It’s no surprise that they are a staple in the Turkish diet. During the...
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Spot Blue Property of the Month – Small Complex Of Detached Houses For Sale...
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Small Complex Of Detached Houses For Sale In Ovacık – 189,000 GBP Four spacious bedrooms, four bathroomsFitted kitchen, private pool, private gardenBalconies & terrace...
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Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 31 August 2019
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Fethiye Times pick of the news from the local area and around Turkey. NEWS Fethiye wastewater treatment plant open to the public The Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Fethiye...
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How does your garden grow? Lee’s gardening advice – September is here and...
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Welcome to the fifth in our series of gardening articles written by local resident and keen gardener, Lee Stevenson (aka An English Gardener in Çalış). September Sowing Now...
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Yesil’s Kelebek Ev – the perfect place to get away from it all
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE A stay in the countryside can be the perfect solution to the stress of a busy life and an increasing number of holidaymakers are looking for the perfect retreat, away from...
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Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 07 September 2019
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Fethiye Times pick of the news from the local area and around Turkey. Today’s featured image is by Steve parsley NEWS Call for glass viewing terrace at Butterfly valley...
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Rumkale, Halfeti, and black roses
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Home to many civilizations throughout history, Rumkale, the pearl of the Euphrates, aims to be the new attraction center for the region with different water sports and...
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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...
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Jujubes – natural, exotic and loaded with health benefits
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE If you visit the fruit and vegetable markets during September and October you’ll be sure to see mounds of a small red fruit that look like dates. Photograph courtesy of...
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Tying the knot in Kalkan
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE This summer, Fethiye Times is sharing brief reports of weddings held in the area – particularly those involving British nationals – and has invited wedding planners from...
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Charity News & Events – week ending 14 September 2019
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Uzumlu Group summer event is ‘Top of the Pops’ The Uzumlu Group held their summer special event, ‘Top Of The Pops Number Ones’ at Park Alya Restaurant on Saturday evening....
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Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 14 September 2019
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE Fethiye Times pick of the news from the local area and around Turkey. NEWS Paraglider pilot buried in hometown of Burdur The funeral of Pargalider pilot, Ali Es, who was...
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Soul Train 2019 raises over 50,000TL for local charities –“Oh What a Night!”
Fethiye Times - LOVE-FETHIYE A party with a difference Organised by Gill Sanderson, Ümit Kasım and Karen Okka after the retirement of founder, George Rimmer last year, Soul Train is in its second year...
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