Ahh, the lovely YakaPark. No day trip from Fethiye to either Saklıkent Gorge or the ancient city of Tlos is complete without a visit to YakaPark Restaurant. When we first came to Fethiye for our holidays in 1998, we met a couple of friends who took us up here on a hot afternoon and we’ve …
Wow! If you’ve never made it up to the ancient settlement of Cadianda (Kadyanda) and you like a bit of trekking, panoramic views over Fethiye and the Xanthos Valley, and the odd Roman ruin to boot, you’ve got to get yourself up there! Exploring The Cadianda Ruins (Kadyanda) We’d lived in Fethiye for quite a …
If you’ve been to Turkey in years gone by, the chances are you’ve had the ‘dolmuş experience.’ It’s oft said now that this (probably) most famous form of public transport in Turkey is slowly on its way out as a way of getting about in the big cities. Trams, metro systems and bus services are …
We get lots of questions about how to pronounce Fethiye. The name Fethiye causes lots of amusement for our Turkish friends who listen to Brits. And probably other nationalities too, trying to pronounce it. First of all, Fethiye is actually named after the pilot in the photo above. He is Tayyareci Fethi Bey and he …
Shopping in Fethiye – and other areas of the country for that matter – sometimes conjures up images of haggling the price down in an attempt to get the best deal on fake designer goods such as leather bags and sportswear. Yes, that’s an option for those of you looking for that type of souvenir …
We love this photo. I took it when we walked along the (old) first part of the Lycian Way last March. People who’ve done the paragliding from the top of Babadağ in Ölüdeniz will have seen higher views than this. But as you’re never gonna catch me with a parachute strapped to me (or a …
Cafe Pazar is just down the main road from Çalış market. They
specialise in very cold drinks, great for thirst quenching in the mad summer
heat.
One of our favourite leg stretches – it’s not too far and not too strenuous – is a walk from Fethiye to Kayaköy (aka the ghost village). What better on a pleasant sunny day than to get that comfy footwear out and head off on one of the many walks around Fethiye. It’s a mixture …
Well, who would’ve thought it? For months we’ve been talking about starting a blog but that’s all it’s been – talking, talking, talking. Today, I’ve finally sat down and five minutes later, here I am actually typing. Anyone who knows me will know this is a great achievement on my part – not the best …