Oh, hello, September! August has already been and gone – and September is well underway – so let’s have a very overdue catch up of our monthly news from Fethiye. A little bit of what we’ve been up to… The main reason for such a late update is because we had friends over on holiday …
The pretty, chilled out town of Kaş on the Turkish Turquoise Coast is one of our favourite places to visit. And when you’re looking to spend some time at the beach on hot summer days, you’re spoilt for choice. A day at Limanağzı Bay should definitely be on your itinerary… Chilling At Limanağzı Beaches You …
How can such a simple fresh tomatoes recipe be so utterly delicious? Well, it can! This is our Spanish tomato bread recipe – or our Pan con Tomate recipe, should we say? Obviously – the clue’s in the name – we’re straying away from our usual Turkish recipes with this article. But that doesn’t matter. …
Another month in the bag, so time for another monthly news roundup from life in Fethiye. We’re sure you’ve seen on the news and on various social media accounts about the heatwave that Turkey and other countries around the Med have suffered. And the consequent wildfires. The devastation and loss of life is just incomprehensible …
Love beetroot? Whether yes or no, we’re sure this colourful Turkish beetroot and yoghurt dip recipe – pembe sultan – will tempt the taste buds! Beetroot – or beets as they’re also known – have become a big part of our diet since living in Fethiye. It’s not so much that they feature in lots …
The searingly hot summer days in Fethiye are upon us and, thankfully, there is a fabulously cooling, refreshing drink to help us through: Homemade Turkish lemonade; or limonata as it’s called, here. Not THAT Sort Of Lemonade For many British people, lemonade is that clear fizzy drink that comes in a can or a bottle. …
And just like that, we’re half way through 2025! Time for another monthly Fethiye news roundup – our news that is. A little look back at goings on and what we’ve been up to over the last few weeks… Early Hours Tremor The early hours of 3rd June gave all of us in Fethiye, Marmaris …
The spring of 2025 saw lots of new additions along the Çalış Beach promenade. And the arrival of Roof Bar was one that definitely piqued our interest as we watched the renovations of the hotel below it progress. That hotel is Deniz Otel , along the Çalış Beach promenade. Above is the view of it …
Wherever we go in the world, if there’s an old town in the vicinity we’re going to visit! And Paspatur – Fethiye old town – was no different when we first came here on holiday in the late ’90s. But Fethiye’s old town is a little bit different… Paspatur Fethiye Old Town Destiny Because there’s …
Seçkin Lokantası is a traditional Turkish lokanta. And a good lokanta is one of life’s great eating pleasures! Fortunately for us, Fethiye has a good few lokantas to choose from. Places where you can go and fill yourself up on any combination of comforting, homemade Turkish dishes. And at prices that don’t make your eyes …