Submerge yourself in one of nature’s most breathtaking scenery.
Situated on the hillside of Mount Mendos in the Aegean region of Turkey, Fethiye has a very long, hot and dry summers and a moderately warm though rainy winters. The 12 small islands in the area can be explored by blue cruises and sailing trips with short stops for sunbathing and swimming. With its breathtaking natural beauty combined with a perfect climate, warm hospitality of the locals, and a less expensive lifestyle, Fethiye has become one of the most popular holiday destinations in Turkey and of Europe - especially by British citizens. In the last few years, there are about 600,000 British tourists who have been visiting Fethiye every summer. Recently, there has been an estimated of over 7,000 Britons who are permanently living in the beautiful Fethiye.
In 2007, Fethiye-Öludeniz was chosen as the best tourism centre in the world by The Times and The Guardian newspapers.
Shopping. Around the streets of the city, you can easily find several souvenir shops as well as designer boutiques which sell clothing, apparel, jewellery, etc. Also, the cobbled streets of old Fethiye town is one of the best places to shop for souvenir items.
Restaurants. Go to the busy harbour area where you can find several excellent restaurants.
Nightlife. There are several lively bars and pubs in the city as well as in the popular resorts in Fethiye. Some nightclubs offer a form of entertainment whether it is live music or karaoke while allowing holidaymakers to dance long into the morning.
Beaches. Fethiye has a long stretch of beautiful beaches along with the Sovalye Island where you can relax and soak up under the sun. There are over three kilometres of natural
beaches that line along the coast making Fethiye a perfect destination for beach lovers and an ideal family getaway.
The popular Calis Beach located across the bay is famous for its sand, waterfront bars, and its wide selection of water sports whcih include windsurfing and kite-surfing for visitors and tourists to enjoy. Calis Beach is a four kilometre trip by Dolmuş (local bus) or a short hop across
the bay by water taxi. Another famous spot which one shouldn’t miss to visit is the Blue Lagoon at Olu Deniz which is about 12 km away.
Museums. The Fethiye Museum is rich in ancient and more recent artifacts, displays and testifies to the successive chain of civilizations that existed in the area, starting with the ancient Lycians.
Getting There. You can get to Fethiye by air through Dalaman Airport. Travel time takes about an hour or two. On the way to your holiday destination, you can enjoy taking in the beautiful Fethiye countryside scenery.
- Transportation. There are bus services which runs regularly through Fethiye and going along the coast to several resorts. There are also taxis (yellow cars called taksi in Turkish), car rentals and even bike rentals if you opt to enjoy getting around Fethiye by yourself. Another great option is to use taxi boats – a popular way to enjoy Turkey’s scenic Mediterranean coast.
Accommodation. In Fethiye, there are several types of accommodation for all kinds of travelers. Therefore, looking for the right place for you to stay comfortably won’t be a problem. From budget hotels to luxury hotels, you can expect excellent facilities and amenities in your accommodation. There are also several holiday rentals in and around the city. Try to get the best deals on your hotel accommodation in Fethiye.
Around Fethiye
- Alanya
- Altinkum
- Antalya
- Belek
- Bitez
- Bodrum
- Calis
- Cesme
- Dalaman
- Dalyan
- Gumbet
- Hisaronu
- Içmeler
- Istanbul
- Kalkan
- Kas
- Kemer
- Kusadasi
- Marmaris
- Olu Deniz
- Ortakent
- Ovacik
- Side
- Turgutreis
- Turunc
