At an altitude of 850 metres, Embonas village on the Dodecanese Greek island of Rhodes is the highest village on the island. Because it’s a Greek name translated into English, you might also see Embonas referred to as ‘Emponas’ or ‘Embona’. We go with ‘Embonas’ because it was the first name we came across the …
If you didn’t know it was there, well, you wouldn’t know it was there. We’re talking Kanatçı Mert BBQ! Kanatçı Mert – Chicken Wing Specialist Tucked away on a quiet side street just off the increasingly famous Yerguzlar Caddesi in Fethiye, Kanatçı Mert BBQ is keeping things totally simple. And totally delicious! ‘Kanat’ is the …
Ending the month of April – and beginning the month of May – in a very wet Fethiye. Let’s take a look at some April news from life in Fethiye. The local weather might be grey and damp at the moment, but April has given us some lovely, warm, sunny days and lots of beautiful …
For lots of visitors to the Fethiye area – and for us, too – pretty Göcek is one of those places that tends to become a stop off en route to and from Dalaman Airport. If we’re dropping friends off at the airport and their flight time is such that we could all be spending …
Favourite view in Antalya city centre? That’s easy: This amazing view along the stretch of Konyaaltı Beach. Rugged cliffs, the open expanse of the Mediterranean Sea and the stunning backdrop of the distinctive peaks of the Taurus Mountains to the west… Stunning! But we’re not simply taking in the view from above in this article. …
It’s time for another monthly news roundup of life in Fethiye and March is most definitely the month of prep! Prep for the summer season. Drills, angle grinders – lots of angle grinders – sanders, paint brushes and rollers. There’s barely a hotel, restaurant or boat that isn’t having – or hasn’t had – some …
February has been and gone, so it’s time for another look back at our monthly news from life in Fethiye. It might be the shortest month of the year but that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been lots going on… Almond Blossom The annual February opening of the almond blossom is always a comforting reminder that …
An easy and delicious side dish, this cheesy spinach gratin recipe (ıspanak graten) is a recent discovery for us. The first time we had it not too long ago, it was a revelation. Spinach Gratin A La Turca – Ispanak Graten We were in one of our local eateries in Fethiye – the lokanta, Yeşil …
More winter warmer comfort food today with this wholesome Turkish beef stew with pearl onions recipe; etli soğan yahnisi. When it’s a cold day, there’s a biting wind outside, and you’ve made this stew beforehand, it’s a lovely feeling when you come home to a warm, aroma-filled kitchen. Because this is a really simple, hearty …
Don’t we all love a bit of good news? Well, the good news is that lokanta, Yeşil Asma Yaprağı Ev Yemekleri ve Meze (to give it its full Sunday name) has a new branch! Yeşil Asma Yaprağı – From Dispanser To Yerguzlar People who know Fethiye well – or longtime readers of this blog – …
Dare we say, ‘Happy New Year’? Or are most of you in deepest, darkest winter mode and just wishing the summer would hurry up and come along? For us, here in Fethiye, it’s been unsettled weather throughout January. But we have had some fabulous sunny warm-for-the-time-of-year days that have seen ourselves and hundreds of other …