Fethiye
From Turkey Travel Guide
Fethiye is a city in the Muğla Province in the Aegean Region of Turkey with about 68,000 inhabitants (2008). Modern day Fethiye is located on the site of the ancient city of Telmessos, the ruins of which can be seen in the city, e.g. the Hellenistic theatre by the main quay. It is one of Turkey's well-known tourist centres and is especially prized during the summer.
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[edit] History
In the ancient times, Fethiye was called Telmessos as it was located on the Lycian and Carian border. Looking at today’s existing monuments, it can be said that the city was very rich and a centre of prophecy, pledged to Apollon. The peninsula lying between Fethiye and Antalya was known as Lycia and the Lycians were natives of Anatolia. Even though there is not enough definitive information about the foundation of Telmessos, some written records show that it has come into existence in the 5th century BC. The city was ruled by the Persians, Alexander the Great, the Romans, Pergamum Kingdom, Byzantium, Menteşeoğulları Principality and the Ottoman Empire during its history.
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Located on the Aegean Region of Turkey, Fethiye is coastal district of Muğla. It's 814 km far from Istanbul and 635 km from Ankara.
[edit] Getting there
[edit] By plane
Dalaman International Airport [1] has a capacity of annual 10 million passengers, may easily render service to 4.000 passengers and 5.000 baggage per hour thanks to 60 Check-In counters properly equipped to render computerized Check-In services. It's an hour away from the center of Fethiye. There are cars, bus services and taxis available for transportation to the center.
[edit] By train
There is no train service to Fethiye.
[edit] By car
Fethiye has access to all major highways in Turkey which makes driving available.
[edit] By bus
There are direct buses to Fethiye from most of the cities in Turkey.
[edit] By boat
There are private cruise companies operate non-scheduled services to Fethiye. Also there are ferryboats running between Fethiye and Rhodes, Greece.
[edit] Getting around
Getting around Fethiye is very easy.
[edit] By car
You can rent a car to drive around Fethiye: Oscar Rent A Car Service [2], Telmessos Travel Agency [3], Meğri Rent A Car [4].
[edit] By public transport
There are municipality buses which are the most convenient mode of travel with regular services and cheap fee. Another easy, popular and cheap option for transportation is the mini-bus.
[edit] By foot
Walking the city center is recommended but to get around you will need car or bus transportation.
[edit] By bike
Biking is available in the city. You can also rent a motor-bike or a scooter to get around the beaches.
[edit] Weather
Fethiye has a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers as well as warm and rainy short winters. During the summer time, temperature is approximately 30 degrees and over 10 degrees during the winter. The rain in winter helps Fethiye to be a green place even with a hot climate. Sea water temperature never decreases under 18 degrees all seasons.
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[edit] See
Telmessos , the antique city, dating back to the third Century B.C.
Xanthos was the political capital of Lycian Federation. It's known as the place of people who committed suicide all together for peace and freedom when Persians invaded town in 546 BC. Located in Kınık Village on the road from Fethiye to Kaş Town, Xanthos has great samples of the Lycian Civilisation.
Cadianda is an ancient city, located at Üzümlü Village, about 20 Km. from Fethiye. In this historical area, there are great samples of Cyclops Walls of the ancient ages, a sport complex, theatre and Heroon like temple type tombs.
Tlos is located 28 km. from Fethiye and known as one of the oldest residential areas of Lycia.
Pınara was the "beauty center" of Lycians. It's located on the Fethiye- Kaş highway, close to Minare köy.
Gemiler Bay & Island has a beautiful beach surrounded by pine and olive trees.
High in the mountains above Fethiye, there's a canyon through the mountains, creating the famous Saklıkent Gorge. It's not only an interesting place to see but also a great place to hang out with rustic restaurants.
[edit] Do
If you are in Fethiye, you should definetely see Ölü Deniz (Blue Lagoon) and Kelebekler Vadisi (Butterfly Valley). Ölü deniz is ideal for swimming and other water sports and located near the famous tourist resort of Fethiye, Belcekız Beach. Kelebekler Vadisi is situated at the bottom of deep and sharp of a Valley, which is one of the most beautiful bays around Fethiye. It's called butterfly valley because starting in the spring and lasting for about 9—10 months, you can watch more than 40 kinds of butterflies in this valley.
You can visit Kaya köy (Kaya Village), which is like a ghost town. It was abondened after the Greek-Turkish migrations when Greeks left the village.
Take boat tour to explore the coast. "12 Island Tour" offers an unforgettable day of sailing around the turquoise coastline and stopping off at several places for swimming and exploring.
If you like adventure and do not have fear of heights, you can try paragliding in Ölüdeniz, Fethiye.
Blue Cruise Fethiye to Olympos Blue cruise Fethiye
[edit] Events and Festivals
Fethiye Tomato Festival is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May.
Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) Air Sports and Plateau Hiking Feast is in October.
[edit] Eat
Fethiye has a variety of restaurants with rich menus. Along the Kordon in the town, there are great seafood restaurants. Kebab restaurants are also popular with delicious kebab dishes. And surprisingly there are Chinese restaurants which are getting more popular everyday. Also if you'd like to try a regional taste, "otlu gözleme" is highly recommended. Nomad (Yörük) women, cook handmade lavash bread with herbs. Depending on your choice they add cheese, spinach, meat or potatoes.
Some of the famous eating places are ; CIN BAL KEBAP SALONU [5], OBA KEBAP HOUSE [6], YAKAPARK RESTAURANT [7] .
[edit] Drink
Turkish rakı ( A strong grape brandy flavored with anise) is very popular among kebab and sea-food dishes.
Have traditional Turkish tea if you can visit the garden cafe inside the Fethiye Park.
[edit] Sleep
[edit] Budget
Tonoz Beach Ölüdeniz [8] is located at a 62 km distance from Dalaman Airport and 12 km to the city center in Fethiye.
Club Turkuaz Garden [9] is 42 kilometers (26 miles) away from Dalaman International airport. The hotel has has 49 rooms with 120 beds with comfortable style.
[edit] Mid-Range
Montana Pine Resort [10] is in Ölüdeniz and 5 km to the city center. Perfectly set on the hillside of Mount Babadag, The Montana Pine Resort is a family owned and professionally run 4* hotel.
[edit] Upscale
Hillside Beach Club [11] is located at Kalemya Koyu (Kalemya Bay), 2 km to the city center. Hillside Beach Club is member of Great Hotels of the World with a few selected luxury resorts and hotels in the world.
[edit] Work
Fethiye is one of the most important summer tourism centers in Turkey. A work permit is needed for legal purposes.
[edit] Learn
You can learn diving in Fethiye.
AQUA PRODIVERS Phone:+90-532-782 7705
BLUE WORLD DIVING Phone:+90-252-617 0450
DIVERS DELIGHT Phone:+90-252-612 1099
DOLPHIN DIVING Phone:+90-252-614 2338
MED DIVING CENTER Phone:+90-252-614 9312
MERMAID DIVING Phone:+90-252-612 3503
SEA HORSE Phone:+90-252-612 0688
[edit] Keep connected
[edit] Internet
There are several internet cafes in the town center.
[edit] Phone
Phone code for Fethiye is +90 (252)
[edit] Post
There's a national post office branch PTT [12] located in Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Atatürk Caddesi No: 21, Fethiye.
[edit] Safety
Fethiye is a safe city. But incase of safety issues, Fethiye Emniyet Müdürlüğü (Police Department) [13] can be reached at +90-252-614 1309. It's located in Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Atatürk caddesi, No:98 in the town center.
[edit] Stay Healthy
FETHIYE DEVLET HASTANESİ (State Hospital) - Phone: +90-252-614 4017
FETHİYE MEDİKAL ÖZEL SAĞLIK (Private) - Phone: +90-252-614 3750
LOKMAN HEKİM ESNAF HASTANESİ- Phone:+90-252-612 6400
SSK HASTANESİ - Phone: +90-252-614 1225
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