'Come and experience the delight of traditional Fethiye where you can watch the Turkish world go by.'
Basking alongside a picturesque bay dotted with islands, Fethiye is an ancient town, crammed full of traditional charm. Keeping a watchful eye on the town from above are a ruined fortress and the spectacular Lycian rock tombs, which bring tourists here with their cameras. Sunset is the best time to visit the rock tombs, but beware – it's quite a climb up the steps. Most definitely worth the climb though! Down near the harbour, you'll discover the remains of a Roman theatre too, currently being lovingly restored. However if ancient sites aren't your idea of holiday fun, then think about taking the 12 island boat tour around the bay, and stopping off at some to explore. Or catch a water taxi across the bay to Calis Beach, where you can take to the water on a windsurfer or ringo, or flop in the sun on the shimmering shores. If you fancy a bit of retail therapy, Tuesday is market day along the canal, but every day is shopping day along the narrow, cobbled streets which twist through the old town. It's 12 kilometres to exuberant Olu Deniz and the much photographed lagoon, and just over the hill lies the ghost town of Kayakoy. And during the evenings, wander around the harbour quarter for the best choice of restaurants, which range from grills and seafood to traditional Turkish fare al fresco-style under the stars. If you have energy left to burn, then Hamam Sokak is the street for nightlife, with a good selection of bars and a couple of clubs where you can give your dancing shoes a work out. Whatever you want to do, there's no better place to discover traditional Turkey than this real Turkish treat.
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Our hotels and apartments in Fethiye include Club Letoonia, Club Majesty Tuana And Park, Gulet Cruising, Hotel Yacht, Hotel Yacht Plaza and Villa Yasemin.
Looking for holidays in Turkey (dalaman)? Our Turkey (dalaman) holiday destinations include Atakoy, Calis Beach, Dalyan, Datca, Eski Datca, Fethiye, Hisaronu (fethiye), Hisaronu (marmaris), Icmeler, Kalkan, Kas, Marmaris, Olu Deniz, Ovacik and Sarigerme.
The nearest beach is at Calis which is a four kilometre dolmus or water taxi ride away. Alternatively it's only 12 kilometres away from the famous Blue Lagoon at Olu Deniz.
Fethiye has a wonderful array of restaurants, but be aware that the fish is priced by weight which should be agreed before you order. The majority of the restaurants are based around and behind the harbour.
Nightlife is fun here with many bars and restaurants to choose from, although the atmosphere is still quite relaxed.
For shopping, try out the weekly market, or alternatively hunt for the many shops which are nestled in the pretty, narrow cobbled streets of the Old Town.
A ruined medieval fortress thought to have been built by the 14th century Cruader Knights of St John overlooks Fethiye, an old market town and fishing port. The town has retained much of its original charm and atmosphere. It occupies the site of the ancient Lycian city of Temlessos and some impressive 4th century rock tombs remain and can be visited. An amphitheatre behind the tourist office is carefully being restored.
70km from Dalaman airport
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
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