Right at the end of Çalış Beach promenade is a shaded oasis that has been a feature of this stretch for as long as we can remember: Oben Restaurant… Why Not Oben? Which begs the question, why had we never eaten at Oben Restaurant before, until recently? And for that question, we have no answer. …

Spinach and yoghurt – two common ingredients in Turkish cuisine and a dream combination in this delicious spinach borani recipe. Whilst it’s not particularly a seasonal food on the local markets – you can buy fresh spinach year round – we love spring and early summer when the spinach is young and slightly more delicate. …

Oh, wow! It’s June, already… Time for yet another monthly Fethiye news roundup, then! I know we always say the months fly by so quickly but May was particularly speedy. UK Visit A week back in the UK to visit family and friends in Wigan, and then the much needed few days recovery period after …

It’s the place we all love when we arrive – and the place many love to hate as they leave. We’re talking about Dalaman Airport. Dalaman Airport Guide Along with Bodrum Milas Airport to the west and Antalya Airport to the east, Dalaman Airport is one of the most important airports for the Turkish tourism …

Mojo Italian Gusto: If you love a Neapolitan-style pizza, this is the place for you to try! If you read our Fethiye monthly news updates, you might remember that we mentioned we’d been to Mojo Italian Gusto and loved their pizza. That was our second visit. And we’ve been again since! Three visits to the …

And that was April in Fethiye. The month where the summer season makes a tentative start. So it’s time for us to update you with the monthly news from life in Fethiye… Summer Season Beginnings What are the clues that give away the fact that summer in Fethiye has begun? Most of these clues are …

We’re back to the joys of seasonal eating again with great seasonal recipes. A spring pea and feta salad recipe – with a few extras. This is going to be a salad which can either be a great side dish or a perfect light lunch. At the moment, the stalls of the local markets are …

And just like that, another month flies by! March was the month that was – so it’s time for another monthly news roundup from daily life in Fethiye. Blossom & Pollen March in Fethiye is always the month where spring really springs with the sights and scents of the new season. It’s lovely to walk …

We know it’s already March – and this is our Fethiye monthly news update for February – but we do have a good excuse. Runtalya As is the general norm, we head to Antalya for the first weekend in March. It’s for one of the biggest Turkish running events in the calendar; the Runtalya Marathon. …

Here’s a wonderful (and very simple) Adana Kebab recipe for you. Because, if you’re anything like us, this juicy, spicy delicious kebab (Adana Kebap, to give it its correct name) will be right up there as one of your favourite dishes of Turkish cuisine. Turkey has a plethora of regional dishes. And many of these …