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Pro

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  Superb base with great balance of tourists, local working people, & foreign residents 


Con

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  So dense tourist activities / but not on the mountains 


In a nutshell

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  Pleasant coastal town with some Roman history 

 

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Things to Do  

12 Islands boat trip

12 Islands boat trip, Fethiye

 Birsen Says:  I searched online and booked in advance a daily boat tour for 12 Islands tour. The company called Carol&Tayfun they have a website. They don't have a fix route, depending on the weather and the captains decision they decide where to go and when to comeback. For example in... 

ÖLÜDENIZ _ Blue Lagoon

ÖLÜDENIZ _ Blue Lagoon, Fethiye

 Birsen Says:  Fethiye reminds most of us of; ÖLÜDENIZ. Ölüdeniz consists of two parts: First part is Belcekiz or Belcegiz which lies too long through the bay to the lagoon. This part is the wavy part of Ölüdeniz. The second part is the real Ölüdeniz with the lagoon inside. This part is... 

Monuments and gardens

Monuments and gardens, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  As you approach the harbour district from the main road you will walk through some pleasent gardens with a stream leading to the harbour with a nice foot bridge over it and nearby fountains.There is also a huge Monument dedicated to the famous ploitician'Akdenizdir... 

Razman Gungor Statue

Razman Gungor Statue, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  In the centre of Fethiye near the Harbour is the Statue of'Razman Gungor'.Unfortunately i have not been able to find any information about this person but would presume he is somewhat of a famous person in Turkey,A politician or musician mabye.Anyway the statue is very nice... 

Aviation Monument

Aviation Monument, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  This monument near the harbour in Fethiye is dedicated to 'Fethi Bey'an officer in the navy and a trained aviation pilot who was killed in 1914 as he attempted to fly from Istanbul to Cairo for the first time and died when his plane crashed at 'Taberiye'near Damascus.In 1914... 

Harbour

Harbour, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  Fethiye harbour is quite stretched out running for several miles,its here where you can book boat trips to other resorts and to the Greek Island of 'Rhodes'which we did on our second week here(see Rhodes tips).Along the harbour front are numerous bars,restaurants and cafe's... 

War Memorial

War Memorial, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  Situated on the harbour front in Fethiye is this newly built monument dedicated to fallen Turkish troops who fought in conflicts around the world and at home.The monument is placed in a tranquil setting near the water with mountains behind.There are lawns and benches near by... 

Lycian city of Xanthos

Lycian city of Xanthos, Fethiye

 al2401 Says:  Xanthos was the name of a city in ancient Lycia and was the centre of culture and commerce for the Lycians and in turn for the Persians, Macedonians, Greeks and Romans.It is probably best known for the mass suicide of its citizens after the army was defeated by the Persians.... 

Hotels  

Hillside Beach Club

 4 Reviews and 304 Opinions  When we first arrived at the hotel we have welcomed with the smiling faces of the front office team.... 

Montana Pine Resort

 1 Review and 414 Opinions  I stayed the hotel in July,2007 and I can say that it is full of nature and very silent hotel. (... 

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Restaurants  

YACHT ROOF RESTAURANT: Perfect....

YACHT ROOF RESTAURANT: Perfect...., Fethiye

 aysun12345 Says:  GO TO YACHT BOUTIQUE HOTEL TAKE THE LIFT PRESS TO THE 4TH FLOOR AND THERE IT IS.YACHT ROOF RESTAURANT.AMAZING VIEW,VERY FRIENDLY STAFF AND EXCELLENT FOOD.YOU WILL SEE WHAT I MENT... LAMB SCHANK...SIMPLY THE BEST... 

Restaurants by the fish market: Fresh fish from the market

Restaurants by the fish market: Fresh fish from the market, Fethiye

 Birsen Says:  A short walk in the city center from the harbour towards the big bus station you will find the fish market. (Ask to locals where is "Balik Pazari" ) We chose our fish at the market and watched them to clean for us and paid. This fish market is surrounded with many... 

Oz Saray: Real Kebabs

Oz Saray: Real Kebabs, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  This family run delightful restaurant is located in Fethiye centre up steps overlooking the Duck Pond bar and local shops.A warm friendly place with very friendly staff who couldent do enough for us and kept us quite entertained.The food is fabulous and not at all expensive... 

Receps place: Refreshing Apple tea

Receps place: Refreshing Apple tea, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  This little cafe style stop off is one of many to be found in the Fethiye Market.Under cover from the sun its the best place to sit down and grab a drink and catch your breath away from the hustle and bustle of the busy market.You can eat such local delights such as... 

Megri: Meatballs Turkish style

Megri: Meatballs Turkish style, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  A more traditional Turkish restaurant is the Megri in the centre of Fethiye just round the corner from the Duck Pond bar.A nice place with simple decor and friendly staff.Good choice of food with lots of Turkish dishes on the menu.Eat inside or out,we choose to eat outside... 

Nightlife  

Duck Pond bar: Water haven

Duck Pond bar: Water haven, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  The Duck pond is a bar and restaurant in the centre of Fethiye,located in the pedestrianised section of the town west of the main road.The setting is very tranquil as it overlooks a purpose built Duck Pond where Ducks can be seen swimming all day long,there are fish in the... 

The Pelican cafe: Pelicans

The Pelican cafe: Pelicans, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  Situated along the the harbour is the Pelican cafe with believe or not Real Pelicans that belong to the owner of the bar,the Pelicans are quite friendly but dont get too close as they have a tendancy to nip you.They are quite well trained and will often perch themselves on... 

Transportation  

Fly into Dalaman

Fly into Dalaman, Fethiye

 Jetgirly Says:  From Istanbul, I thought I'd take an overnight bus to Fethiye. My friend's Turkish husband looked at me like I was crazy and said, "Pegasus Air". It turns out this budget airline has domestic flights from Istanbul to Dalaman, which is the gateway airport for the Turkish... 

The Dolmus

The Dolmus, Fethiye

 mickeyboy07 Says:  The Dolmus are small mini van type cars that can be found everywhere in and around Fethiye.They ferry people back and forth to surrounding areas such as Ovacik,Hiseronu and Oludeniz.There are always plenty to be found and dont particulary stick to any time table,but thats... 

Shopping  

Fethiye Gold Center: Gold

Fethiye Gold Center: Gold, Fethiye

 Aurorae Says:  Well, I'm not a fan of jewelry, but most of women are as i figured, so for those of you who are into gold, this is the place to be. It was praised by everybody. They get their gold from National Bank of Turkey, pure gold and then they heat it, melt it and change karats. The... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Paragliding in Olu Deniz

Paragliding in Olu Deniz, Fethiye

 zizkov Says:  Well, it's the thing that everybody who comes to Olu Deniz does. Everybody who wants to run off a mountain and fly through the air, that is. There are many companies to chose from - I flew with Focus, based mainly on watching pilots coming in to land. It was a very enjoyable... 

Paragliding in Olu Deniz - in flight views

Paragliding in Olu Deniz - in flight views, Fethiye

 zizkov Says:  Some views from during my paragliding flight.As a passenger, you only really need to hold on to anything during take off or landing. You are securely strapped in to a harness, which in turn is secured onto the pilots harness. So in flight, there is plenty of opportunity to... 

 
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 You Will be here because everbody want a be here ! - HERE WAS HIDING PLACE FOR PÝRATES. THEY LIVED HERE AND THEY LOVED TOO :))) 

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Q:  We plan to travel from Rhodes to Fethiye on 30 March. The boat gets in at 17:00. Will there be buses to Antalya running at that... 

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A: This is VT and i have called Fethiye for you:)) There are several companies at Fethiye and i called the first... 

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F E T H I Y E

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  After the Adriatic, for me this is the most beautiful seaside I have ever been to! Fethiye is a small town at the Turkish Mediterranean coast. In ancient times it was called Thelmessos, and it... 

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Fethiye and Around the Turquoise Coast

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 Fethiye was known as Telmessos in the ancient period, being the most important city of Lycia. As a regional centre it continues to grow in importance, and marks the place where the Aegean Sea becomes... 

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Fethiye... And Oludeniz..

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 Fethiye is a small touristic town on the crossing of Aegean sea and mediterrenean sea.. Or as it is said Where Aegean meets with med.. Fethiye serves alot to visitors with its variety of choices........ 

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Fethiye; a heaven on earth:)

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 You'll find every beautie of nature in Fethiye-Oludeniz.Mountains, forests,turquoise coloured sea..... FOR MORE FETHIYE AND OLUDENIZ PHOTOS , PLEASE VISIT... 

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Butterfly valley

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 butterfly valley is a paradise for nature lovers.. No car, No pollution, Ne electric but all Nature.. There is a real Hard rock cafe there.. No not the famous cafe chain.. it is a place on the Hard... 

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