Back in 2009, the chilled out Seferihisar district of Izmir was awarded Cittaslow status. The first place in Turkey to be awarded the accolade. And if you visit here, there’s a very good chance you will be staying in the pretty Sığacık neighbourhood. Exploring Sığacık, Seferihisar We’d stopped off in Sığacık previously for a driving …
As well as hikes and strolls around Fethiye (where we live), whenever we’re elsewhere, we also like to go for a wander. With its stunning panoramic views, the Çukurbağ Peninsula in Kaş had long been on the list of walks to do. A late winter birthday weekend in lovely Kaş allowed us to finally scratch …
A day trip to the Greek Island of Meis (Kastellorizo), whether you’re on holiday in this part of Turkey or you live here, is an absolute essential as far as we’re concerned. And the Kaş to Meis ferry (Meis is the Turkish name for Kastellorizo) will get you there! A 20-30 minute sail across the …
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 …
Favourite view in Antalya city centre? That’s easy: This amazing view along the stretch of Konyaaltı Beach. Rugged cliffs, the open expanse of the Mediterranean Sea. And the stunning backdrop of the distinctive peaks of the Taurus Mountains to the west… Stunning! But we’re not simply taking in the view from above in this article. …
Marmaris; there aren’t many British people who haven’t heard of this southwestern Turkish town. Whether you consider it to be famous or infamous, Marmaris is arguably the most well-known Turkish resort in the British package holiday world. As such, it was a tourist destination that didn’t just escape our travel radar; we actively pushed it …
Update June 2025 – Unfortunately, the Fethiye-Marmaris seabus is no longer running. Apparently not enough people used it last year. On 2nd July 2024, a ceremony was held in both Marmaris and Fethiye to mark the inaugural journey of the Fethiye Marmaris seabus. The previous day had seen similar ceremonies as the Bodrum – Turgutreis …
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 …
That’s the overriding memory of any Runtalya Marathon (Runtalya Maratonu) event; just a mass of colour – and a great atmosphere, too, of course. Over the years, the Runtalya Marathon – and its half marathon and 10k distances – has grown into what is arguably Turkey’s biggest road running event outside of Istanbul. Each year, …
Our absolute ‘must see’ when we visited the Çeşme Peninsula during the summer months? The small town of Alaçatı! The Aegean coast of Turkey – the stunning Izmir Province in particular – has been very much on our radar of late. A completely different feel and vibe to the Mediterranean coast that we’re more accustomed …