In and around Fethiye

About - Fethiye

LOCATION: Fethiye approximately 50k (31 miles) to the east of Dalaman airport is situated in a large natural bay with sheltered waters and scattered islands.  The town is located on a coastal strip and mountain side with a backdrop of pine covered mountains.  The resort can be reached easily by road from all cities in Turkey.

The sheltered waters of Fethiye Bay

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Fethiye with its cultural wealth, natural beauty and geography, is one of the more important tourism centers of Turkey.  It is famous for its works of art belonging to the Persians, Lycians, Carians and Romans. Once a great Lycian city dating back to the 6th Century B.C., traces of the ancient settlement can still be seen. The most magnificent of these is the Temple Tomb of Amytas perched imperiously on the face of the cliff east of the old city, as well as many scattered sarcophagi and the ruins of an old castle believed to have been constructed by the Knights of St John.  Recent excavations have uncovered an ancient amphitheatre in the heart of the town.

Fethiye is the main market town of the area and you will find all the shops you will need including, banks, change offices, ATM's, main post office, chemists and supermarkets. A visit to the local market held on Tuesday is an opportunity for a bargain not to be     missed.

Fethiye also enjoys a large marina where many impressive privately-owned yachts and sail boats are berthed year round.  The town is lined with shops galore as well as a maze of little side streets offering many hidden treasures!

BEACHES: The nearest beach is the beach at Calis 5km (3 miles) easily reached by local dolmus (mini bus) or by water taxi available from the seafront just behind 'Gima' supermarket.  Oludeniz and lagoon are approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) and there are many small bays to the west of the town reached by car. 

SHOPPING:  Being the main market town of the area you will find all the shops you will need including banks, change offices, ATM's, jewellery, carpet and leather shops, main post office, chemists and supermarkets.  Also a visit to the local market held on Tuesday is an opportunity for a bargain not to be missed! 

ENTERTAINMENT:   Daytime -a good selection of local trips and excursions including local island boat trips, jeep safari, fishing etc or just relax with a drink in one of the many seafront cafes and enjoy the views. Into history then a trip to Fethiye museum may be for you.

Nightlife - Good selection of bars, cafes, cocktail bars, restaurants & hotels offering local and international cuisine to many to mention, larger hotels offer seasonal evening entertainments with live music and 'Turkish Nights'.  You will also find discos and cinemas in Fethiye town centre and there are occasional music nights held in the open air amphitheatre close to the marina. 

TRANSPORT: Regular dolmus (mini-bus) routes to all parts of Fethiye and out lying districts can be hailed any where on route, there is also a local bus service to all areas of the town with regular bus stops.  A 'Water Taxi' service operates from the seafront to Calis across the bay taking around 20 mins.  Car, motor scooter and bicycle hire are all available and taxis are plentiful.  There is also a regular boat service to 'Sovalye' the main island in the bay.

For further information on our area click on the following links Fethiye - Calis Beach - Oludeniz - Uzumlu