As part of our series “Faces of Fethiye”, Friends of Fethiye are delighted to have been given the opportunity to…
Earthquakes – What you Need to Know
In coordination with local community group Friends of Fethiye and Fethiye Municipality, AKUT Fethiye delivered an earthquake awareness presentation on…
Keeping Fethiye’s Yörük Heritage Alive: Part Three
“Now only about 1,000 families in the Beşkaza area would say that they are still completely true to the culture.”…
Keeping Fethiye’s Yörük Heritage Alive: Part Two
“Our lives were basic perhaps, but rich in history and with a genuine, heart-felt philosophy” Life as a Yörük Meryem…
Keeping Fethiye’s Yörük Heritage Alive: Part One
For many hundreds of years, at the beginning of every summer, Fethiye’s yörük population, used to make the long trek…
Fethiye’s for the birds
With its incredible natural diversity Fethiye’s a great place for birdwatchers – so don’t forget to bring your binoculars. The…
Traditional Turkish Kitchen Utensils – Part One
If you want a Turkish feel to your kitchen and to add a touch of Anatolia to your meal times,…
Adventures in Fethiye off the beaten track
With international flights into Dalaman daily, there are plenty of great opportunities for those who want to visit Fethiye, have a…
The Lycian Way
Lycia is the historical name of the Tekke Peninsula, on Turkey’s South-west coast. Mountains rise from the rocky coastline, providing…
The City of Aphrodisias
The City of Aphrodisias itself is probably one of the most impressive ancient cities of Anatolia, with a number of well-preserved buildings and sculptures dating from the Roman period.
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