Dalaman International Airport (IATA: DLM) is the nearest airport to Fethiye, and it will take you around 45 minutes to get there. Fly into Izmir or Antalya and then take a car to Fethiye. Multiple daily direct flights from both of Istanbul's airports to Dalaman make it simple to travel domestically if you choose to fly into Istanbul. Renting a car is the most convenient method to navigate Fethiye.
Take a Yacht Cruise from the Harbour. One of Turkey's most beautiful natural bays is in Fethiye, which is famous as a starting place for sailing trips. The most famous of these excursions is the Blue Cruise, a three-yacht tour that travels the coast between Fethiye to Olympus while stopping in Kaş and the Kenova Islands region. During the summer, the Blue Cruise frequently makes journeys. They are a great way to see this beautiful and rocky stretch of coastline because they provide many opportunities for swimming stops and onboard sunning.
However, Fethiye port provides various one-day cruise options if you do not have the time for this trip. The 12 Islands Tour, which repeatedly stops for swims as it circles the island in Fethiye Bay, is the most popular.
Before flying so over Lüderitz Lagoon, sunbathe. In Turkey, the most popular beach is 10 kilometres west of Fethiye. People have come here for centuries due to the impossibly flawless white sand beach, the blue sea that is tranquil and protected from the sea, and the dense pine forest around it. Before paragliding, go over Lüdeniz Lagoon and sunbathe.
Inspect the Ruins of Kayaköy. In Kayaköy (ancient Karmylassos), eight kilometres south of Fethiye, Greeks and Turks have peacefully coexisted for centuries before the 1920s. The 1923 Population Transfer altered all that, taking ethnic Greeks from Turkey and transferring them to live in Greece while forcing ethnic Turks currently residing in Greece to depart. The sad effects of the exchange, which resulted in many individuals being forced to flee, are most fully evident in Kayaköy. Relax at Butterfly Valley's Beach. In Fethiye, the Jersey Tiger Butterfly resides on this lovely coastline tucked away among two sharp cliffs. You can either hike here or take a ferry from the settlement of Faralya, which is located above the cliff.
Trek the Saklikent Gorge. This ravine is deeply carved into the Akdalar mountain range, 30 km away southeast of Fethiye. Most folks visit the area to hike through the canyon and enjoy the view of the majestic cliffs. As the trail reaches the gorge, a wooden boardwalk stretches along the cliffside, high above the river. To access the route’s final leg, cross the fast-moving stream directly and then continue through the tight fissure to the fall at the end. At the gorge's entrance and its bottom, when hikers traverse the river, cushion-strewn teahouses are placed near the river. There are also backcountry camping and white-water trips for more adventurous visitors all along the river.
Visit the Xanthos Ruins. Ancient Lycia, sometimes referred to be "the oldest republic in the world," seems to have its capital in Xanthos. This alliance of twenty cities was administered by a joint council and a president who lived at Xanthos, the remains of which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although many of Xanthos' most relatively high were moved to England during the 19th century, the theatre, agora, and acropolis are still fully evident. Furthermore, some magnificent mosaics are still in situ.
Take in the Tlos Rock Tombs. One of the fascinating Lycian city ruins on the Turquoise Coast is Tlos, located 35 km from Fethiye and perched on top of the adjacent hill area. Tlos is well known for its number of Lycian rock tombs that have cut into the acropolis hill's rock face. It also has a necropolis, agora, baths, a reconstructed theatre, a Byzantine Basilica, and numerous scattered ruins of homes and public buildings. The ruins of an Ottoman-era citadel still lie atop the acropolis hill, showing that not only the Lycians valued a stronghold position in the mountains. Various local brigands used this fortress when it was under Ottoman rule.
Visit the Ancient Sites of Fethiye City. From 200 BC, the Lycians ruled over this section of the Turkish coast, while Fethiye is located just on the site of Telmessos, a major Lycian city. The rock-cut Tomb of Amyntas on the cliff face above the town is the best-known of the monuments strewn throughout the area. Lycian sarcophagi may be observed as you climb the hill on Kaya Caddes towards the tomb. There are other Lycian sarcophagi by the city hall in the city’s heart.
There are several excellent cafes, taverns, and pubs in Fethiye. You ought to try Gözleme. a Turkish flatbread or Bazlama, a typical country bread. On the location of the Tuesday market, there is a charming, low-key village Friday market if you're seeking locally grown seasonal cuisine.
Fethiye Nightlife draws visitors from Turkey and is one of Europe's most well-known tourist destinations. For those who enjoy live music, there are modest concerts, nightclubs that stay open until dawn, and rock-filled taverns for all tastes.
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