Fethiye Travel Guide

  One of the gorgeous beaches
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  • One of the gorgeous beaches
      One of the gorgeous beaches
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  • Chillin out on the Med Sea
      Chillin out on the Med Sea
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  • The sun setting from one of the restaurants
      The sun setting from one of the...
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  • Walking around butterfly valley on a hot hot day!!
      Walking around butterfly valley on a hot...
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  •   Things to Do
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Pro

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 Sun,Clear Blue Sea,Lovely Sunsets and lovely people. 


Con

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 None that spring to mind. 


In a nutshell

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 "Lovely" 

 

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Things to Do  

Six Islands Boat Trip / Focus

Six Islands Boat Trip / Focus, Fethiye

 kevin36 Says:  The duration of the Ölüdeniz Boat Tour is seven hours. departs at11.00am and return at 18.00pm.Transfer, lunch, water-slide on board, guide is included.In our case we had to pay 3TL extra for Lunch and was poor,be careful that you keep a tab on what you are spending as they... 

Mud Baths & Turtles

Mud Baths & Turtles, Fethiye

 kevin36 Says:  Expect to travel for approx 1hr picking up other people. On arrival at the town of Dalyan you will be transferred Into a river boat and will cruise in this tranquil location to the sulphur pools .Here, you can immerse yourself in the mud which is reputed to have beneficial... 

Restaurants  

Olu Deniz main Street: Fresh Fish

Olu Deniz main Street: Fresh Fish, Fethiye

 kevin36 Says:  This is really a difficult one it would be unfair to say one is better than another.There are so many Restaurants to choose from and so many variations depending on taste.My advice is just try what you fancy. Donner kebab & Ice-cream (yes Please)Ice cream, people who have... 

Kaya Wine House: Best Wine House

Kaya Wine House: Best Wine House, Fethiye

 Fethiye Says:  The House is just below the site of Levissi.The restoration is at once friendly, natural, comfortable and loyal to the traditiond manner.The House is protected with natural stone garden walls and has a magnificent gardenyard with a BBQ area for cozy evenings out in the... 

Nightlife  

Olu Deniz Resort Hotel: Turkish Night

Olu Deniz Resort Hotel: Turkish Night, Fethiye

 kevin36 Says:  I have to say I was very impressed with the Turkish night laid on by : Olu Deniz Resort Hotel.(If only every night had been so).I have never ever seen such a graceful Belly Dancer as the one in the photo.(yes I have the Video,but you will have to wait).It would be very... 

Car Cemetery Bar: Waterpipe&Cocktail

Car Cemetery Bar: Waterpipe&Cocktail, Fethiye

 OzgurEY Says:  We were there 2005 June.And one nigth get out of the room and drive to Fethiye center.As a person used to work in Turkish Tourism Buisness , I really dont like anymore to go out at nigth.But that bar changed my mind...Great Car Cemetery decoration,live... 

Transportation  

Dolmus

Dolmus, Fethiye

 kevin36 Says:  The Dolmus is most probably the most effective way to get around,its basically a Minibus that will normally stop if you put your hand out along their route.It may get a little crowded sometimes but inexpensive and easy, either pay the driver on getting or Off.Prices from... 

Mini buses

Mini buses, Fethiye

 Bavavia Says:  There are mini buses around that take you to local places....all you do is ask the driver is he going to a certain place and he will say yes or no. The buses are small and not airconditioned....but that is ok because distances are generally not long...also, you can get a... 

Shopping  

Turkish Lira: Currency

Turkish Lira: Currency, Fethiye

 ILoveToVisitTurkey Says:  To any new visitor to turkey.I have seen on this site that people speak of Turkish Lira millions example 2.5 million TL to the UK Pound.It has changed some years ago so now - example 2.5 YTL (New Turkish Lira) to UK Pound.So now you will not be confused when reading... 

Fethiye Market: Haggle to your hearts Content

Fethiye Market: Haggle to your hearts Content, Fethiye

 kevin36 Says:  This place is special,vibrant bustling hive of activity,you can get anything from Vegetables, Linens, belts,designer bags ,T shirts even leaches.Now for the haggling which in my view makes this place tick.Forget the price they mention,have a price in your mind of what you... 

Local Customs  

Sezgin / Shave
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Ozgur (Left)
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I know you gents think like me ,how nice it would be to let someone else shave you!.
Well let me tell you Ozgur is your Man.
Featured in the picture (loves himself) he is very good and is learning English,not only do you get a shave with a cut throat razor you get a head massage, neck shave ,ear and nose trim, hot towel.
he will even set fire to your stray hairs and to top it off you get Free after Shave (yes it stings)..(get the camera ready ladies!)
Its an experience not to be missed.
The Place is Sezgin its approx 3/4 the way up the main street in Oludeniz on the left ask for Ozgur.
All for 10TL I know its good value I went at least four times I was there,they look after you well.
Ladies while you are waiting you can have Mini Pedicure which includes Filing,Varnishing and Toe art for 15TL done by one of the ladies,I know someone who had the Classic Pedicure for 25TL and said it was brilliant.
Please tell him Kevin sent you and I said Hi

Updated Jul 19, 2010

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Warnings and Dangers  

ignored

ignored, Fethiye

 smarty.pants1 Says:  Having purchased a gold diamond and opal ring from the gold center at Fethiye one of the diamonds fell out. I got in touch by email with the gold center. I had one reply which assked me to let them know the cost of replacing the diamond and they would take it from there.... 

fethiye gold center

fethiye gold center, Fethiye

 colindear1 Says:  myself and my fiancee bought an engagement ring from this place, a diamond encrusted 14ct gold ring. After a minor repaie back in England we were informen the 'Diamonds' were \cubic Zirconiers. We were given a written Guarantee at the Gold Centre, but as Turkey has no... 

Tourist Traps  

Money Exchange
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Dont change your Pounds in the U.K. for Turkish Lira,we did it the wrong way.
we looked online for the cheapest rates at the time was 2.20Tl to the £,when we got to Olu Deniz it was 2.35Tl to the £ in the high Street.
Most things are priced in pounds in the shops,seems strange but they want the £ rather than the TL.


Unique Suggestions: Best to take about 50TL then change the rest there.
Hotel rates were not as good same as UK 2.20TL to £.

Fun Alternatives: If you really don't fancy taking pounds at least shop around,we found Post Office online one of the best rates.

Updated Jul 14, 2010

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What to Pack  

Suitcase Hand luggage
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Luggage and bags: Suitcase
Hand luggage

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Light clothing,shorts, sandles, sunglasses
Hat & Jelly Shoes.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Deodorant etc can be expensive
High factor sun cream,Dont forget to put any liquids in your case.

Photo Equipment: Digital Camera at least 3.2mega pixels.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Beach Umbrella most airlines will let you take them (not the big parasol types).

Miscellaneous: Euro plug adapter for your hairdryer.
Tea bags,cereals,mar-mite can be double the price.
£10 Cash for your Visa at the Airport.

Written Jul 13, 2010

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Off The Beaten Path  

Saklikent Gorge

Saklikent Gorge, Fethiye

 kevin36 Says:  Visit one of the oldest of the 72 Lycean settlements, built in the unspoilt Turkish countryside.Here you can climb the ruins and enjoy breathtaking views from the summit. We also visit the the Rock tombs, Agora, Roman baths and theater with superb photo opportunities. At the... 

A walk through a gorge.

A walk through a gorge., Fethiye

 suemac Says:  A day trip booked with Hamish McTurk travel agent. We travelled through un-spoilt countryside passed local villages where the women were picking cotton and the men were tending fields of olives, pomegranates, aubergines and vegetables etc.Our first stop was to climb the... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Tandem Paragliding

Tandem Paragliding, Fethiye

 kevin36 Says:  Firstly let me explain: I do not like heights.But I still did it and really do think it has helped my fear of heights,its not for everyone.Questions? I had loads so Ill tell you the basics.Do you have to run?: about 6steps if your lucky,they hold you in place until the... 

Canyoning

Canyoning, Fethiye

 Fethiye Says:  An unforgetable experience and an extreme adventure: Abseiling (climbing down through a waterfall with secure ropes and wet suits) for up to 60 meters!We start in Faralya Village after a 20 minutes bus ride from Ölüdeniz. At 320 meters above sea level, we pick the most... 

Favorites  

Blue Skies and Beaches

Blue Skies and Beaches, Fethiye

 kevin36 Says:  The Sea and the People are the Favorite things about Olu Deniz for me.Things we did Id never done before: Paragliding, Turkish bath and Getting a Shave(Bliss). I miss the friendly faces and the sound of :"Yes Please Ice Cream",the hot weather and warm sea. 

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