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Places To Visit
Old Town of Fethiye area. 150 meters far away from the marina and 100 meters far from Fish Market.
Ideal for shopping. Especially best place for genuine copies. There are lots of leather shops and traditional spices and Turkish delights. But don’t forget to shop from stores with a price tag.
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Paspatur Çarşısı
No:48/B Çarşı Cd.Old Town of Fethiye area. 150 meters far away from the marina and 100 meters far from Fish Market.
Ideal for shopping. Especially best place for genuine copies. There are lots of leather shops and traditional spices and Turkish delights. But don’t forget to shop from stores with a price tag.
There are three marina options in Fethiye, the large 400-berth Fethiye Ece Marina on the south shore of the bay, the 30-berth Yacht Classic Hotel Marina immediately west of Fethiye Ece Marina, and the smaller 20-berth Yes Marina about a mile to the west. There is one other so-called marina in the bay, Letoonia Marina on the north side of the bay, which is basically a boat park for visitors staying in the adjoining resort complex rather than a conventional marina.
Fethiye höfn
Fevzi Çakmak CaddesiThere are three marina options in Fethiye, the large 400-berth Fethiye Ece Marina on the south shore of the bay, the 30-berth Yacht Classic Hotel Marina immediately west of Fethiye Ece Marina, and the smaller 20-berth Yes Marina about a mile to the west. There is one other so-called marina in the bay, Letoonia Marina on the north side of the bay, which is basically a boat park for visitors staying in the adjoining resort complex rather than a conventional marina.
Fethiye Museum consists of two halls, one for Archaeology and the other for ethnography. Almost all of the opuses exhibited in these two halls have been compiled from Fethiye and its surroundings.
A big part of the opuses being exhibited in the Archaeology part consists of ceramic group opuses. The opuses in the hall have been subjected to a chronological order among themselves. Most important of the opuses covering the period from 3000 BC to the end of the Byzantine period is undoubtedly the stela that had great contributions in decoding Likian language. There is a text on this stela which is written in three different languages. Another important opus of the museum is the "Sculpture of Young Girl with Dove" and the sculpture of two women beside it. The sculpture of the girl with dove is related with Arthemis cult and it is important in terms of its showing the existence of an Arthemis temple in the city in ancient period.
In the ethnography hall, there are various hand weaving samples, hand embroideries, robes, üç etek (a kind of dress worn by women), and silver Jewellery special to the region. In addition, a dastar loom that is in an inactive condition with all its units is also exhibited in this part. In the open part of the museum, large stone blocked opuses, sarcophagus graves, and "Izraza Monument", which is a product of Lichean culture are exhibited.
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Fethiye Museum
No:4 505. Sk.Fethiye Museum consists of two halls, one for Archaeology and the other for ethnography. Almost all of the opuses exhibited in these two halls have been compiled from Fethiye and its surroundings.
A big part of the opuses being exhibited in the Archaeology part consists of ceramic group opuses. The opuses in the hall have been subjected to a chronological order among themselves. Most important of the opuses covering the period from 3000 BC to the end of the Byzantine period is undoubtedly the stela that had great contributions in decoding Likian language. There is a text on this stela which is written in three different languages. Another important opus of the museum is the "Sculpture of Young Girl with Dove" and the sculpture of two women beside it. The sculpture of the girl with dove is related with Arthemis cult and it is important in terms of its showing the existence of an Arthemis temple in the city in ancient period.
In the ethnography hall, there are various hand weaving samples, hand embroideries, robes, üç etek (a kind of dress worn by women), and silver Jewellery special to the region. In addition, a dastar loom that is in an inactive condition with all its units is also exhibited in this part. In the open part of the museum, large stone blocked opuses, sarcophagus graves, and "Izraza Monument", which is a product of Lichean culture are exhibited.
Overlooking the main road that runs along the Fethiye harbor is Fethiye Roman Theater (also known as Telmessos Theatre, from the city's name in classical times). Built into a hillside, the semicircular theater, occasionally described as an amphitheater, was constructed in the Hellenistic (Greek) style and could once hold some 5,000 to 6,000 spectators. During the Roman period, in approximately the 2nd century AD, a stage building was added, and Fethiye's theater remained in use until about the 7th century.
Unfortunately, after an earthquake struck the town in 1957, many pieces of masonry were removed from the theater by local residents for use in rebuilding, and even after excavation by archaeologists in the 1990s the site remained in a poor state of preservation. Fethiye theater is currently undergoing an ambitious restoration, after which it is expected to host open-air performances again – just as in ancient times.
Fethiye Antik Tiyatrosu
Overlooking the main road that runs along the Fethiye harbor is Fethiye Roman Theater (also known as Telmessos Theatre, from the city's name in classical times). Built into a hillside, the semicircular theater, occasionally described as an amphitheater, was constructed in the Hellenistic (Greek) style and could once hold some 5,000 to 6,000 spectators. During the Roman period, in approximately the 2nd century AD, a stage building was added, and Fethiye's theater remained in use until about the 7th century.
Unfortunately, after an earthquake struck the town in 1957, many pieces of masonry were removed from the theater by local residents for use in rebuilding, and even after excavation by archaeologists in the 1990s the site remained in a poor state of preservation. Fethiye theater is currently undergoing an ambitious restoration, after which it is expected to host open-air performances again – just as in ancient times.
Modern Fethiye is located on the site of the Ancient Greek city of Telmessos, with the Tomb of Amyntas located in the south side of the city in the mountainside, in the base of the mountain. The impressive looking tomb was built in 350 BC, and was named after the Greek inscription on the side of it which reads "Amyntou tou Ermagiou", which translated to English means "Amyntas, son of Hermagios".[1]
The tomb was built by the Lycians, the people who lived in this area of Turkey at the time. The Lycians were never members of a specific country, but rather a tightly-knit confederation of independent city-states, which included Telmessos.
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Amynthas Rock Tomb
3 117. Sk.Modern Fethiye is located on the site of the Ancient Greek city of Telmessos, with the Tomb of Amyntas located in the south side of the city in the mountainside, in the base of the mountain. The impressive looking tomb was built in 350 BC, and was named after the Greek inscription on the side of it which reads "Amyntou tou Ermagiou", which translated to English means "Amyntas, son of Hermagios".[1]
The tomb was built by the Lycians, the people who lived in this area of Turkey at the time. The Lycians were never members of a specific country, but rather a tightly-knit confederation of independent city-states, which included Telmessos.
Oludeniz (or 'dead sea' or 'calm sea') takes its name from Turkish legend.
In Medieval times, many Greek-bound Syrian and Egyptian ships used to pass by Oludeniz and take on board fresh water. According to legend, one of the handsome sons of an old captain and a gorgeous girl called Belcekiz fell in love as the son was on land to get drink water. However, the boy had to get the drinking water and return to his father's ship. Though the ship sailed away, Belcekiz watched for her lover to return. Each time the boy came to get the water they saw each other and made love. One day, a storm blew up. The son told his father that he knew of a cove to shelter that was as still as a pool. The old father thought the son's suggestion came from his desire to see his lover and that he didn't care whether the ship sank or not. As the waves grew higher and the ship was about to crash onto the rocks, the father hit his son with an oar and he fell into the sea. After a while, the father found himself in an extremely still cove. He understood that his son was right but it was too late. His son's dead body was found on the rocks. Belcekiz, seeing that her lover was dead, committed suicide by jumping onto the rocks. From that day on the place she jumped from was named Belcekiz and the place the boy died was named Oludeniz (Dead Sea). Maybe the colors of the water that keep changing are fires of mourning, one for the boy and one for the girl.
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Ölüdeniz
Oludeniz (or 'dead sea' or 'calm sea') takes its name from Turkish legend.
In Medieval times, many Greek-bound Syrian and Egyptian ships used to pass by Oludeniz and take on board fresh water. According to legend, one of the handsome sons of an old captain and a gorgeous girl called Belcekiz fell in love as the son was on land to get drink water. However, the boy had to get the drinking water and return to his father's ship. Though the ship sailed away, Belcekiz watched for her lover to return. Each time the boy came to get the water they saw each other and made love. One day, a storm blew up. The son told his father that he knew of a cove to shelter that was as still as a pool. The old father thought the son's suggestion came from his desire to see his lover and that he didn't care whether the ship sank or not. As the waves grew higher and the ship was about to crash onto the rocks, the father hit his son with an oar and he fell into the sea. After a while, the father found himself in an extremely still cove. He understood that his son was right but it was too late. His son's dead body was found on the rocks. Belcekiz, seeing that her lover was dead, committed suicide by jumping onto the rocks. From that day on the place she jumped from was named Belcekiz and the place the boy died was named Oludeniz (Dead Sea). Maybe the colors of the water that keep changing are fires of mourning, one for the boy and one for the girl.
The valley, rich in flora and fauna, takes its name from the large number of butterfly species found here. Scientists recorded some 147 flora species belonging to 54 families and 105 butterfly species from 15 families native to the valley. The butterfly species include the Jersey tiger (Euplagia quadripunctaria rhodosensis). Butterflies of many varieties in a wide range of colors can be observed in the valley between June and September.
The valley is situated at the foothill of Babadağ, a 1,975-metre-high (6,480 ft) mountain nominated for preservation as world heritage. A wide-strip sand beach at a bay on the Turkish Riviera protrudes from the valley.
In the form of a narrow canyon stretching over around 3–4 km (1.9–2.5 mi), the valley's steep walls are 350–400 m (1,150–1,310 ft) high. A trail in the valley leads to two small waterfalls dropping from 60 m (200 ft) all year-round. In the middle of the valley, a creek runs, carrying water from a spring in nearby Faralya village to the sea. A road from Ölüdeniz to Uzunyurt, which is part of the Lycian Way Ultramarathon route, runs atop the rocks around the valley.
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Fjallaleiðin
The valley, rich in flora and fauna, takes its name from the large number of butterfly species found here. Scientists recorded some 147 flora species belonging to 54 families and 105 butterfly species from 15 families native to the valley. The butterfly species include the Jersey tiger (Euplagia quadripunctaria rhodosensis). Butterflies of many varieties in a wide range of colors can be observed in the valley between June and September.
The valley is situated at the foothill of Babadağ, a 1,975-metre-high (6,480 ft) mountain nominated for preservation as world heritage. A wide-strip sand beach at a bay on the Turkish Riviera protrudes from the valley.
In the form of a narrow canyon stretching over around 3–4 km (1.9–2.5 mi), the valley's steep walls are 350–400 m (1,150–1,310 ft) high. A trail in the valley leads to two small waterfalls dropping from 60 m (200 ft) all year-round. In the middle of the valley, a creek runs, carrying water from a spring in nearby Faralya village to the sea. A road from Ölüdeniz to Uzunyurt, which is part of the Lycian Way Ultramarathon route, runs atop the rocks around the valley.
The national park is a canyon and is located in Muğla Province, at Seydikemer, 50 km (31 mi) far from Fethiye. The Canyon is 65 km from Kaş in the Antalya province.
The canyon is 300 m (980 ft) deep and 18 km (11 mi) long, being one of the deepest in the world. It was formed through the abrasion of the rocks by flowing waters over thousands of years. As the level of water rises during the winter months, visitors can enter the canyon all year around only the deeper parts in the summer. 4 km (2.5 mi) of the canyon are walkable after April when most of the snow in the Taurus Mountains has melted and passed through on its way to the Mediterranean Sea. Saklıkent means "hidden city" in Turkish. The full length of 16 km is only possible to discover with professional equipment and knowledge of advanced canyoning. Some adventure centers offer guided tours with an overnight Biwak camp and about 30 waterfalls to rappel.
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Saklıkent þjóðgarður
No : 26 Saklıkent SokakThe national park is a canyon and is located in Muğla Province, at Seydikemer, 50 km (31 mi) far from Fethiye. The Canyon is 65 km from Kaş in the Antalya province.
The canyon is 300 m (980 ft) deep and 18 km (11 mi) long, being one of the deepest in the world. It was formed through the abrasion of the rocks by flowing waters over thousands of years. As the level of water rises during the winter months, visitors can enter the canyon all year around only the deeper parts in the summer. 4 km (2.5 mi) of the canyon are walkable after April when most of the snow in the Taurus Mountains has melted and passed through on its way to the Mediterranean Sea. Saklıkent means "hidden city" in Turkish. The full length of 16 km is only possible to discover with professional equipment and knowledge of advanced canyoning. Some adventure centers offer guided tours with an overnight Biwak camp and about 30 waterfalls to rappel.
The Beachside is full of nice restaurants, pubs, bars, and hotels. The small street with local shops becomes colorful on summer nights.
Calis beach is known as the best place to watch the sunset. The view from the beach is fascinating during sunset over islands. The average temperature in July and August is 32 degrees. During winter weather gets cooler but not so cold with an average temperature of 10-15 degrees.
Calis has its own atmosphere. Besides regular minibusses which go to Fethiye center, there are Water Taxis which is a small motorboat goes to Fethiye center. There is a small natural park full of different birds called "bird heaven". And the most important and significant action in Calis beach is the giant, friendly turtles, Carretta Carretta turtles. Calis beach is one of their nesting beaches. Every year they come to Calis beach and leave their eggs on the sandy beach. On the right date, you may have a chance to see the cabs or the parents on the beach.
Calis is also known for windsurfing. The area has a nice breeze which keeps you cool on hot summer days and nights. That breeze also makes the area one of the popular windsurfing and kiting places. There is a school for windsurfing and kiting to make your holiday more colorful.
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Çalış Beach
The Beachside is full of nice restaurants, pubs, bars, and hotels. The small street with local shops becomes colorful on summer nights.
Calis beach is known as the best place to watch the sunset. The view from the beach is fascinating during sunset over islands. The average temperature in July and August is 32 degrees. During winter weather gets cooler but not so cold with an average temperature of 10-15 degrees.
Calis has its own atmosphere. Besides regular minibusses which go to Fethiye center, there are Water Taxis which is a small motorboat goes to Fethiye center. There is a small natural park full of different birds called "bird heaven". And the most important and significant action in Calis beach is the giant, friendly turtles, Carretta Carretta turtles. Calis beach is one of their nesting beaches. Every year they come to Calis beach and leave their eggs on the sandy beach. On the right date, you may have a chance to see the cabs or the parents on the beach.
Calis is also known for windsurfing. The area has a nice breeze which keeps you cool on hot summer days and nights. That breeze also makes the area one of the popular windsurfing and kiting places. There is a school for windsurfing and kiting to make your holiday more colorful.
The Ghost Village Of Kayakoy
Kayakoy ghost village lies a short distance from the bustling and popular resorts of Fethiye and Olu Deniz. It is deserted, it is lifeless, the houses are crumbling and the streets are empty.
However, there is an aura and an overwhelming presence that hovers over the village.
Turn of the 19th century – Kayakoy Village
At the beginning of the 19th century, Kayakoy was in full flow. Schools, churches, shops, and businesses operated in harmony. Life was good. The village was thriving as a community.
The twist and most important part of its history lie in the fact that within the village, Greeks and Turks lived side-by-side. The Greeks called the village Levissi while the Turks called it Kayakoy.
Outside their religions and schooling, the Greeks and Turks integrated with each other, sharing the same common goal and that was to get through life one day at a time.
The Turkish-Greek Population Exchange
The loss of the First World War, the end of the Ottoman Empire and the attempted Greek occupation of the Anatolian region, all combined to force the decline of Kayakoy. Greek Christian citizens were forced to go to Fethiye harbor for deportation and Muslim Turks were expelled from Greece.
Most of the returning Turks did not want to settle in Kayakoy. Of the ones that were already there, well they left when the earthquake hit. The point is though, a combination of historical events forced people to leave their friends, neighbors, homes and uproot their children. Whole lives changed forever when the signing of the treaty for the Turkish Greek Population exchange, took place.
Present Day Kayakoy
Nowadays, the ghost village is one of the biggest tourist attractions for Fethiye and the surrounding resorts. A few locals sell food and souvenirs to passing tourists and there are some occupied houses away from the main bunch of deserted properties on the hill.
With an effort to move on from the past, UNESCO named Kayakoy a world friendship and peace village. Walking around the village is interesting but you will appreciate it more if you research the history beforehand.
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Kayaköy
The Ghost Village Of Kayakoy
Kayakoy ghost village lies a short distance from the bustling and popular resorts of Fethiye and Olu Deniz. It is deserted, it is lifeless, the houses are crumbling and the streets are empty.
However, there is an aura and an overwhelming presence that hovers over the village.
Turn of the 19th century – Kayakoy Village
At the beginning of the 19th century, Kayakoy was in full flow. Schools, churches, shops, and businesses operated in harmony. Life was good. The village was thriving as a community.
The twist and most important part of its history lie in the fact that within the village, Greeks and Turks lived side-by-side. The Greeks called the village Levissi while the Turks called it Kayakoy.
Outside their religions and schooling, the Greeks and Turks integrated with each other, sharing the same common goal and that was to get through life one day at a time.
The Turkish-Greek Population Exchange
The loss of the First World War, the end of the Ottoman Empire and the attempted Greek occupation of the Anatolian region, all combined to force the decline of Kayakoy. Greek Christian citizens were forced to go to Fethiye harbor for deportation and Muslim Turks were expelled from Greece.
Most of the returning Turks did not want to settle in Kayakoy. Of the ones that were already there, well they left when the earthquake hit. The point is though, a combination of historical events forced people to leave their friends, neighbors, homes and uproot their children. Whole lives changed forever when the signing of the treaty for the Turkish Greek Population exchange, took place.
Present Day Kayakoy
Nowadays, the ghost village is one of the biggest tourist attractions for Fethiye and the surrounding resorts. A few locals sell food and souvenirs to passing tourists and there are some occupied houses away from the main bunch of deserted properties on the hill.
With an effort to move on from the past, UNESCO named Kayakoy a world friendship and peace village. Walking around the village is interesting but you will appreciate it more if you research the history beforehand.
Things To Do
The best activity on a holiday is to take a boat and cruise through different spots and islands of the area if you are in the Mediterranean. Turkey has lots of beauty and treasures but there are more to be discovered and seen only by the sea. We have beautiful beaches, clear turquoise waters and every single spot of the coastline is full of history!
One of the best daily boat tours in Fethiye is the 12 Islands Daily Boat Tour. Your day will start with pick-up from your resort and a short drive to Fethiye harbor. As soon as all the customers welcome on board, our well trained, smiley-faced staff will get ready to leave the harbour with your comfortable sail motorboat which is a traditional wooden gullet boat with an engine and mast to sail.
There will be different islands on the trip and our captain will stop on a few of them for swim and lunch break. Some of the islands can be seen only from boats. But we stop in the best of them!
If you want to relax and unwind this is the best choice for you. Lay down on the deck under the Mediterranean sun, listen to the whistle of the wind and have a fresh cooked meal on the deck.
Fethiye Tekne Turu I Ölüdeniz Tekne Turu
Fevzi Çakmak CaddesiThe best activity on a holiday is to take a boat and cruise through different spots and islands of the area if you are in the Mediterranean. Turkey has lots of beauty and treasures but there are more to be discovered and seen only by the sea. We have beautiful beaches, clear turquoise waters and every single spot of the coastline is full of history!
One of the best daily boat tours in Fethiye is the 12 Islands Daily Boat Tour. Your day will start with pick-up from your resort and a short drive to Fethiye harbor. As soon as all the customers welcome on board, our well trained, smiley-faced staff will get ready to leave the harbour with your comfortable sail motorboat which is a traditional wooden gullet boat with an engine and mast to sail.
There will be different islands on the trip and our captain will stop on a few of them for swim and lunch break. Some of the islands can be seen only from boats. But we stop in the best of them!
If you want to relax and unwind this is the best choice for you. Lay down on the deck under the Mediterranean sun, listen to the whistle of the wind and have a fresh cooked meal on the deck.
Fethiye Jeep Safari
No:148 Atatürk Cd.Are you ready for an adventurous jeep safari!
Even first-time divers can explore the underwater world with a full-day beginning scuba diving trip on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. Slip into the water for two dives led by experienced instructors, diving as deep as 33 feet (10 m) below the surface. This full-day beginner diving excursion includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Fethiye and other select locations, lunch on the boat, all equipment, and dives at two different locations, and it’s the perfect introduction to scuba diving in Turkey.
Fethiye Balevi
No:290/A Çarşı Cd.Even first-time divers can explore the underwater world with a full-day beginning scuba diving trip on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. Slip into the water for two dives led by experienced instructors, diving as deep as 33 feet (10 m) below the surface. This full-day beginner diving excursion includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Fethiye and other select locations, lunch on the boat, all equipment, and dives at two different locations, and it’s the perfect introduction to scuba diving in Turkey.
A visit to the Dalaman River (Cayi) is an absolute must for all adrenaline seekers. The river draws visitor from all over for it fierce white water rapids and extreme sports opportunities. Dalaman river is one of the best locations in Turkey for white water rafting, kayaking, and canyoning, the river offers grade 3-4 rapids and April is when the water is at its highest and most rough. Rafting excursions usually begin at Gurleyik village and travel 12-14 kilometers downstream over 2-3 hours through stunning scenery
Dalaman Stream
A visit to the Dalaman River (Cayi) is an absolute must for all adrenaline seekers. The river draws visitor from all over for it fierce white water rapids and extreme sports opportunities. Dalaman river is one of the best locations in Turkey for white water rafting, kayaking, and canyoning, the river offers grade 3-4 rapids and April is when the water is at its highest and most rough. Rafting excursions usually begin at Gurleyik village and travel 12-14 kilometers downstream over 2-3 hours through stunning scenery