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...
Welcome to another roundup of news from life in Fethiye – the month that was August! And looking back, it’s been a long few weeks. Throughout the month, if anything catches my eye that I think might be useful for these articles, I make a note of them. Looking at the list before me, now, …
Have you visited Gizlikent Waterfall yet? If you’re in the area, and you’re feeling a bit adventurous, it’s well worth a chunk of your time. When we say ‘the area,’ we mean the stunning natural beauty of the surroundings of the Xanthos Valley, south of Seydikemer, near Fethiye. Until a few years ago, the main …
Phewee, that was a hot one! Happy and relieved to be typing this month’s monthly news roundup in still hot, but cooler, temperatures! A Scorcher Of A July So let’s start with lots of people’s favourite subject – talking about the weather. Much of July saw a heatwave. Not only for us in Fethiye but …
Hello from a very hot Fethiye! Yes, after a cool, wet and stormy springtime when it seemed as though summer was struggling to make an appearance, here it is all of a sudden! Announced itself almost overnight. No gradual acclimatisation process going on here, we can tell you – and that includes nighttime, too. Here …
Another month in the bag. The merry month of May is done and dusted. And we cruise on into June. But not without looking back on some news from Fethiye from the last four weeks, of course. A month that has seen two elections and the month when inci kefal (pearl mullet) leave the waters …
It’s (past) time for another Fethiye news update for the month of April. A bit late this month – but we do have the excuse of being in Istanbul towards the end of April and into the beginning of May. So lovely to be there again after a 5 year absence due to the pandemic …
Can Çekti is the subject of this review. A small – but packed with flavours – eatery nestled in a tight row of other unassuming foodie places. ‘Antep’ten Gelen Lezzetler,’ is their tagline. ‘Flavours From (Gazi)antep.’ But we’re not in Gaziantep. We’re in Fethiye. And we’re on the street that is becoming a bit of …
And just like that, another month has passed. This is the March edition of our monthly news updates from life in Fethiye. Spring Is Springing… March is the month where nature reveals to us that winter is departing and making way for the arrival of spring. The mimosa trees are in full bloom as I …
Ooof! From New Year feelings of optimism and gearing up for the summer season ahead, to an almighty plunge into shock and despair. February 6th was the day we woke up from our comfortable slumber and began the morning routine – reaching to the bedside cabinet for phone and a scroll through the morning Twitter …
Paşa Fırını is one of many recent additions to Fethiye’s eating and drinking scene. And one of many recent additions to the Dispanser area of town. Paşa Fırını is not to be confused with Paşa Kebap in the centre of town. No, these two places could not be more different! Whilst the latter specialises in …