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Fethiye combines all the delights of a holiday in Turkey - beautiful beaches , amazing nature, many interesting ancient sights in the area and a calm atmosphere, which distinguishes the region from the promoted resorts. Beautiful landscapes are comfortably complemented by local architecture, fish restaurants offer delicious dishes, and the best hotels in Fethiye regularly receive high reviews for their high level of service.
✔️ A bit of chronology and facts
In ancient times, the ancient city of Telmessos was located on these territories. Then the lands were under the rule of the Macedonians, Lycians, Romans, Byzantines, and then became part of the Ottoman Empire, eventually becoming Turkish territories.
The city received its modern name in honor of a local native - military pilot Fethi-bey. There were several earthquakes here, which affected the appearance of ancient landmarks . However, even despite this, it is worth finding and choosing a tour to Fethiye to see evidence of ancient eras.
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✔️ Entertainment Features
The region is famous for its wonderful beach holidays, several protected areas with incredible nature and a rich excursion and entertainment program. Prices for holidays in Fethiye are calculated for different budgets, so many can spend their holidays here. The cost depends on the type of accommodation and choice of entertainment.
✔️ Possible transfer options
Fethiye is 40 km from the airport in Dalaman. There is also an option to fly to Antalya. There are buses from both cities, however, there are no direct flights from Antalya, you will need to transfer. In addition, if you are traveling with a group, you can order a taxi or an individual transfer to the hotel. You should check with your hotel about the possibility of the latter option.
✔️ Weather conditions
Fethiye is located in the Mediterranean climate zone with subtropical features. Summer is long and hot, winter is short and warm, the off-season is short. You can come to rest from the end of March. The tourist season lasts until the end of November.
✔️ What to bring back from your trip
In Fethiye you can do a lot of shopping. The city has shopping centers, shops and small stores with a variety of goods. You can buy traditional Turkish sweets, it will always be a nice gift for your loved ones and yourself. Also an interesting souvenir is dishes in the national style . Useful purchases include clothes, leather or fur products, shoes.
✔️ Reasons to buy a tour or trip to Fethiye: search and selection of tours online
The region's coastline has created natural conditions for a variety of beach and sea activities. This has been noticed by investors, and now there is a developed tourist infrastructure.
▶️ Beach holidays
Buy a tour to Fethiye first of all because of its beautiful beaches. The closest is Calis Beach. Its length is 3.5 km. The coast is covered with sand mixed with pebbles, there are stones in the water, so it is better to swim in aqua shoes. The entrance to the sea is gentle, but short. There is a pedestrian zone along the coast, everyone can have lunch in restaurants or cafes, visit shops. Active entertainment includes banana boat rides, jet skis, kite and windsurfing.
15 km from Fethiye is the resort area of the village of Oludeniz. There you can visit the Blue Lagoon with incredible shades of water and the long Belcekiz beach. Also in the vicinity there are beautiful wild beaches or those with minimal infrastructure. This is Kidrak in the protected area of the park of the same name and windy Patara near the ancient ruins.
▶️ Ancient landmarks
A weekend tour to Fethiye is not enough to see all the ancient sites of the region.
The most important and most visited are the Lycian tombs. They are interesting because they are carved into the rocks. This is due to the belief of the Lycians that the higher a person is buried, the faster he will get to heaven. The location also depended on status, so nobles and rulers were buried at the very top. From evidence of later eras, you can see the ruins of the castle of the Knights of Rhodes.
Of great interest in the region is the ghost town of Kayakoy. Previously, a Greek community lived here, but due to the exchange of peoples in the 20s of the last century, people had to leave their homes. The Turks did not settle in them for religious reasons. So the settlement remained empty, gradually falling into disrepair and overgrown with forest.
We recommend visiting less touristy places - the cities of Tlos and Pinara. The first has preserved a large number of ancient buildings, while the second contains rock tombs that create a mysterious and even frightening impression.
▶️ Nature
Beautiful landscapes are one of the important points of the program for visiting Fethiye. There are several national parks nearby.
"Saklikent" attracts with a beautiful canyon, which is the longest and highest in the country and the second in Europe. A blue river flows along its bottom, contrasting brightly with the rocks. You can walk along the area with equipped paths or go explore the gorge further, crossing the cool river and looking into the caves.
The famous Babadag Mountain in the Kidrak National Park will delight paragliding enthusiasts. You can fly over the breathtaking landscapes of the Blue Lagoon, see the mountains covered with forest, and enjoy the feeling of freedom.
In the Valley of the Butterflies, which is hidden in a picturesque canyon, you will find not only beautiful landscapes, but also a cozy beach. It can only be reached from the sea, which creates an atmosphere of special privacy from civilization.
▶️ Additional entertainment
To diversify your vacation, you can go have fun in water parks. They are in Fethiye and in neighboring Oludeniz. You also have the opportunity to visit a small amusement park with exciting rides.
Nightlife lovers will not be left without entertainment. The region hosts incendiary parties, bars are open. For lovers of outdoor recreation, hiking in national parks and yacht trips are suitable.
In Fethiye, you can go diving, there are excellent conditions for this: transparent sea, beautiful underwater landscapes, a variety of sea creatures - moray eels, rockfish, starfish and seahorses, crayfish, octopuses and many others. Dalyan Bay is suitable for diving with children, experienced divers will be more interested in the Afkule cave and the Barracuda reef. The most popular place for diving is Sariyarlar Bay.
With a variety of entertainment and leisure options, beautiful nature and a calm atmosphere, Fethiye is perfect for a holiday with family, friends and your significant other.
