FETHIYE: Turquoise Seascapes
Fethiye is one of the most popular resorts due to its extreme picturesqueness. Set on a way wide bay, strewn with many islands. Fethiye has an outstanding and busy marina. The ancient name of the city is Telmessos and you will see a fortress on the hill overlooking the city which was built by Knights of Rhodes.
Fethiye is known for its rock tombs carved into the faces of the cliffs by the Lycians. These are elaborately carved and the most remarkable one is the tomb of Amnytas dating from the 4th century BC built in Doric architectural style. It is worth well visiting. Other historical places in Fethiye are the Sarcophagi and the Fethiye Tower.
The Calıs Beach and the Sovalye Island are destinations for those who like to enjoy the most beautiful sea. Belcegiz Bay is also good for such a visit and provides natural mountain scenery. The hotels in Fethiye, will give you all the comfort you expect.
Dazzling beaches, & blissful Blue Lagoon await
The bay forms the dreamlike Belcegiz-Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) known as “the paradise God granted to Earth”, a very fine place with 3 km of natural beach and crystal blue waters in enchanting surroundings. For camping, Belcegiz Beach is ideal and for picnicking try the Kidirli Park, and for sightseeing the Gemiler Islands with their Byzantine ruins among the pine trees are recommended. At Koturumsu, a heavenly beauty awaits you, where you may reach only by boat.
There are waterfalls flowing across valleys where thousands of butterflies, exhibiting tremendous shades of colors and fly amongst the pine forest bordering the lovely beach. Some of the other natural attraction in Fethiye are Katranci Bay, Gunluklu Bay, Oyuktepe, and Gocek with its harbor and marina.
Around Fethiye, there are important ancient cities of the Lycians. To the southeast of Fethiye lies Xanthos at Kinik village, an important capital of Lycians. Its setting is naturally adorned while Letoon, by Kumluova village and close to Xanthos, is also interesting. Letoon was a cult center during the Lycian period and remains can be seen of temples dedicated to Leto, Artemis and Apollo.
Patara, Pinara , Tlos, Cadianda, Sidyma, Karmilassos, Pydnai, Araxa, Lydoe, Lissa, Arsada, and Daedela, are other significant sites to visit in the environs of Fethiye.