Travellers to Türkiye will soon be able to explore some of its historic treasures and culinary delights with a new tourist train. The Mesopotamia Express departs from the capital Ankara and meanders through the country’s inner, eastern and southeastern Anatolian regions. The Mesopotamia Express will take in breath-taking views (Image: Getty) The train stops at destinations including Kayseri, Malatya and Elazığ with enough time for sightseeing. The first passenger service is expected to begin on 19 April departing from Ankara with the return journey from Diyarbakır on 21 April. The Mesopotamia ..read more

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS All 184 stranded cable car passengers evacuated in Antalya A cable car pod struck a pole and burst open in the southern city of Antalya, killing one and leaving 184 people stranded in 24 cabins, according to officials and local media.  One of the iron poles holding the Sarısu cable car line, belonging to Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and put into service in 2017, broke off on April 12 around 18.00 and hit one of the cabins. The impact broke the base of the c ..read more

The ultimate aubergine recipe… This delicious smoky dip is the ultimate aubergine recipe and a classic part of any meze selection. The principal ingredients are aubergines, garlic, lemon juice, tahini and olive oil. Scooped up with warm flatbread, this is perfect outdoor or picnic food. Smoked Aubergine Puree (Baba Ghanoush) Ingredients 3 large aubergines 2 cloves of garlic, crushed Juice of a small lemon 2 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste) 3 tbsp chopped mint or flat-leaf parsley 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil 1 pinch pul biber (paprika) Method Peirce the skins of the aubergines ..read more

The 59th edition of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye, under the patronage of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye and supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, will be held from April 21-28. Organized traditionally by Turkish Cycling Federation, Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye started in 1963 as the “Marmara Tour.” It gained international status for the first time in 1965 and was included within the sponsorship of the Presidential Office in 1966. In 2017, the tour was promoted to World Tour category by UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale).  59th Presidential Cyc ..read more

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS MUTTAŞ provide free public transportation during the Ramadan holiday Muğla Metropolitan Municipality MUTTAŞ will provide free public transportation (black plate) during the Ramadan holiday. The free transportation will start from 00:00 on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 (the night connecting Tuesday to Wednesday) until 24:00 on Friday, April 12. Detailed information about Muğla Metropolitan Municipality public transportation schedules can be accessed via the link: www.mugla.bel.tr Source ..read more

Turkey Homes is delighted to present this two-bedroom apartment in the modern seaside resort of Çalış Beach, Fethiye for sale. Çalış Beach is located across the bay from the busy yet stunning harbour and marina town of Fethiye in southwestern Türkiye. The area has several modern residential areas with luxury villas and apartment complexes, many purchased by overseas buyers and used for holiday homes, permanent homes for year-round living or as an investment in Türkiye. This lovely apartment is located in a complex of 30 apartments close to Çalış’s long stretch of beach ..read more

The 27th night of Ramadan is called Kadir Gecesi, the Night of Power. The greatest night of the Muslim year, this is the sanctified night when the history of Islam began, the night on which the first verses of the Koran are believed to have been revealed to Prophet Muhammed in Mecca in the year 610 AD. The night is one of the most cherished in the religion of Islam. It is described to be better than a thousand months of worshipping Muslims gather for collective prayers and recite the Quran together on that night. “Whoever stays up (in prayer and remembrance of Allah) on the Night of Dest ..read more

In response to the global shift towards environmentally sustainable tourism practices, the Culture and Tourism Ministry is taking decisive steps to enact climate-friendly tourism development legislation. According to an article in Hürriyet Daily News, as part of the 2024-2028 strategic plan, initiatives are underway to bolster cultural richness and tourism while addressing the issue of climate change. The five-year plan outlines a multifaceted approach to promote environmentally conscious tourism, with a focus on enhancing the “Türkiye” brand value in the global tourism market ..read more

Not only does Istanbul sit on the Bosphorous Strait—precisely where the continents of Europe and Asia converge—but it also seems to be a crossroads for the ancient and modern worlds. The city has been greatly influenced by various waves of powers and people of all cultural backgrounds. Hagia Sophia is one of the historical architectural wonders that still remains standing today. Millions of visitors come here each year to marvel at the unrivaled architecture and breathtaking interiors—and, perhaps, to get a sense of the civilizations that have claimed the Hagia Sophia as their own. Hagia Sophi ..read more

There is a common perception that hiring a car whilst on holiday is complicated and expensive. That’s where Pegasus Rent A Car can help, and not just for those who would like to rent a car whilst on holiday, but for those of you who live here too. With offices in Fethiye, Dalaman and Antalya and great prices on all car groups, including economy cars, family cars, automatic cars and minibuses (many of them new), as well as helpful English-speaking personnel, you can be sure you will receive the best car rental experience. Fethiye OfficeDalaman Office Why pay more t ..read more