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 'Carrefore' 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 these areas click on the following
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