Fethiye

Fethiye

Fethiye, which has the largest surface area and the most populous population in Muğla, allows you to have a wonderful holiday with its peaceful geography and friendly people. The town, which is a frequent destination for those who want to spend a calm and quiet holiday away from the crowds of the city with its peaceful geography, welcomes its guests with its magnificent nature where green is integrated with blue. Fethiye exhibits a different beauty in every season of the year with its turquoise sea, golden sands and Mediterranean climate; With its beautiful bays, large forested areas and ambience bearing all the traces of ancient civilizations, it allows you to make a cultural trip and helps you enjoy the trio of sea, sand and sun.
Exciting moments await action lovers in the town, which has managed to attract the attention of local and foreign tourists with its artistic areas, king tombs, ancient cities, castles and the historical Lycian road. Nature sports such as paragliding, rafting, mountain climbing, diving, windsurfing, canoeing, boat tours and trekking are available. Tourists from all over the world flock to the region, especially for paragliding, which lasts 50 minutes. Fethiye, one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, fascinates its guests with its streets decorated with Greek houses made of cut stone and wooden Turkish houses, and its natural beauties with all shades of green and blue.

Oludeniz Beach

The beach, which received the title of the World's Most Beautiful Beach in 2006, is located approximately 9 kilometers away from the center of Fethiye and fascinates with its epic beauty. The peaceful beach with its calm and calm sea displays the most peaceful state of sea, sand and sun.

 

Places to Visit in Fethiye

 

Amyntas King Tombs

The royal tombs in the Ancient City of Telmessos attract attention with their two-columned façade and the entrance section where the name of the world-famous Charles Texier is engraved. The King's Tombs carved into the rocks are flocked by thousands of tourists every year with their magnificent appearance.
Telmessos Amphitheater
Telmessos, Turkey's closest and oldest theater to the sea, was the largest arena of the Byzantine Period with a capacity of 5 thousand people. Drawing attention with its natural and historical beauties, the amphitheater is among the top places to see in Fethiye.
 

Kayakoy

Almost all the old houses in Kayaköy, an old Greek village, are under protection. Soguksu Bay, located in the village, offers unforgettable moments to its guests with its magnificent view and sea.
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Paspatur, meaning Old City, is among the oldest settlements in Fethiye. The city, which can be reached on foot from Fethiye Marina, offers a history worth seeing with its wooden bay windowed houses, authentic bazaar, aqueduct passing through the middle of the bazaar and the famous Fethiye Bath.
 

Butterfly Valley

Butterfly Valley, which has steep cliffs reaching almost 350 meters, is located at the foothills of Babadağ. The untouched sea of the valley, which is home to over eighty species of butterflies, welcomes its guests with its fascinating beauty. The valley, which has been declared a protected area, is known all over the world for its natural beauties and structure that does not contain reinforced concrete.
Butterfly Valley, the place that comes to mind when Fethiye is mentioned, is on the world heritage list by UNESCO and has been declared a 1st Degree protected area in our country. For this reason, all the natural beauties in the surrounding area are completely protected. In the fascinating environment of Butterfly Valley, you can immerse yourself in the blue of the sea or take nature walks on the tree-lined paths.

Hidden City

Located approximately 46 kilometers away from the center of Fethiye, Saklıkent resembles paradise as a natural wonder hidden by high stone walls. The hot spring in the canyon, which has approximately 16 caves, attracts attention with its healing waters. Saklıkent Canyon, which is approximately 18 kilometers long, is among the natural beauties that must be seen.
 

Ancient Cities in Fethiye

We decided to add the historical places to the sea, sand and sun in Fethiye, one of the most beautiful districts of Muğla, and we wanted to make a note here so that you can spare a few days during your holiday and discover the historical beauties.
 

Letoon Ancient City

Letoon Ancient City in Fethiye Kumluova town was reportedly built for Leto, who was pregnant by Zeus. The place where Leto lived, who came here to escape from Zeus' wife, Goddess Hera, is also called Letoon. The history of Letoon Ancient City dates back to B.C. It dates back to the 7th century. In addition, Letoon Ancient City is also on the walking path of travelers following the Lycian Way.
 

Patara Ancient City

Patara Ancient City, located between Fethiye and Kalkan, is one of the oldest settlements in Lycia. It was built in BC. It dates back to the 7th century. Mythologically, Patara Ancient City is known as the birthplace of the sun god Apollo.
 

Telmessos Ancient City

Telmessos Ancient City, known to be the first settlement in the history of Fethiye, is rumored to have taken its name from Telmessos, the son of the sun god Apollo. Additionally, Fethiye was also known as Telmessos in ancient times.

It is known that . The history of the Ancient City of Telmessos dates back to B.C. It goes back to 3000 years ago. When you visit this ancient city, you can see rock tombs.
 

Tlos Ancient City

Tlos Ancient City, one of the Lycian cities, has a place in history as the region where Bellaforonte, the owner of the Pegasus horse, lived. You can see the ruins of tombs, churches, walls, theaters and agora in the Ancient City of Tlos. It is one of the historical places you will encounter on the Lycian Way.

Araxa Ancient City

The ancient city of Araxa, which contains rock tombs, city walls and sarcophagus ruins, is 40 km away from Fethiye.
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