A long, hot summer. A long, hot summer of walks (and running) between Fethiye and Çalış Beach. It was too hot to walk much further. And a reluctance to use public transport meant we'd had a summer of being pretty much rooted to our immediate neighbourhood. We were really excited for the arrival … [Read more...]
Fethiye
Fethiye is our beautiful home town - and we want to share our love of the area with as many people as possible. In the posts below, you will find lots of info about things to do in Fethiye and the places you should see when you come here on holiday. There will also be plenty of suggestions about our favourite places to eat and drink in Fethiye too...
BüyükEv Pub & Kitchen – A Burst Of Sunshine In Central Fethiye
September 17, 2020 Leave a Comment
We say 'burst of sunshine' because BüyükEv Pub & Kitchen sits on 96 Sokak right in the centre of Fethiye. In 2020, in a bid to smarten things up a little and attract more shoppers to the street, the belediye (local council) brought 96 Sokak right into the 2020s with colour scheme to match. … [Read more...]
August Scorcher – News From Life In Fethiye
September 2, 2020 4 Comments
Phewee, it's been - and still is - a long hot summer. August was a scorcher. While we wilted in the heat, more flights started to arrive from different countries around Europe, so, despite the fact that a few hotels chose to remain closed for the rest of the season, summer season in Fethiye looks … [Read more...]
July in Fethiye – It’s A Strange Old (Hot) Summer
August 1, 2020 6 Comments
Another month behind us. So let's have a look back at what's been going on in Fethiye during the month of July. It's certainly been a July like no other - that's the case for many around the world right now - but our daily life ticks on in its quiet way. So much so that it's another month that seems … [Read more...]
Mezgit Cafe, Fethiye – Seafood Street Food With A View
July 18, 2020 2 Comments
When Fethiye's new town square (Beşkaza Meydanı) and adjoining Uğur Mumcu Park were being built, that also meant a bit of a facelift for that stretch of the harbour, too. We got benches framed with vibrant bougainvillea, a feature bridge, new paving stones - and a row of little kiosks that would … [Read more...]
June In Fethiye – A Gradual Emergence From Lockdown
July 2, 2020 10 Comments
June was the month where Turkey started the process of coming out of lockdown. A process that was never going to be easy, as other countries are also finding out. It's going to be a long bumpy road but we've all just got to keep pressing on, using our common sense. At least, that's what we're … [Read more...]
Bahane, Çalış Beach – A Coming Of Age
June 28, 2020 2 Comments
It's a coming of age. Bahane Bar, along Çalış Beach, is all grown up. And looking fantastic for it! A move a little further along the beach, a new colour scheme and so much more space means people like us, who already loved to frequent Bahane, can love it even more. Bahane, Çalış Beach The … [Read more...]
May Lockdown Living In Fethiye
June 1, 2020 4 Comments
We've got a busy monthly news recap lined up for this post on this, the first day of more relaxed restrictions for many in Turkey. We're fortunate that lockdown has been relatively okay for us. We know not everyone is in the same boat, but we're in a position where we've been able to keep … [Read more...]
News From Fethiye – A Whole New World
May 1, 2020 4 Comments
March 2nd 2020. We were stood in our hotel room in Kaleiçi, Antalya, saying goodbye to some friends who were heading back to Istanbul. "We need to find you another half marathon asap," our friend said. Even then, it flitted through my mind, "I can't see that there's gonna be a half marathon or … [Read more...]
Çalış Seafood Products Coop – The Fishermen’s Place
March 9, 2020 4 Comments
The Çalış Seafood Products Coop already has a more affectionate nickname for us; the Fishermen's Place. It rolls off the tongue easily and is fitting. We go for a walk on an almost daily basis. Sometimes into Fethiye. Sometimes into Çalış and along the beach. Over the winter of 2019-20, our walk … [Read more...]
