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LOCATION: Situated approximately 50k (31 miles) to the
east of Dalaman airport situated in a large natural bay with sheltered waters
and scattered islands. The town is located on a coastal strip and mountain
side with a
backdrop of pine covered mountains. The resort can be reached easily by
road from all cities in Turkey.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Fethiye with its cultural wealth,
natural beauty and geography, is one of the more important tourism centers
of Turkey.
It is famous for its works of art belonging to the Persians, Lycians, Carians
and Romans. Once a great Lycian city dating back to the 6th Century B.C.
traces of the ancient settlement can still be seen.
The most magnificent of these is
the Temple Tomb of Amytas perched imperiously on the
face of the cliff east of the old city, as well as
many scattered sarcophagi and the ruins of an old
castle believed to have been constructed by the
knights of St John .
Recent excavations have uncovered an ancient
amphitheatre in the heart of the town.
Fethiye is the main market town of the area and you will find
all the shops you will need including, banks, change offices, ATM's, main post
office, chemists and supermarkets. A visit to the local market held on Tuesday
is an opportunity for a bargain not to be missed.
Fethiye also enjoys a large marina where many impressive
privately-owned yachts and sail boats are berthed year
round. The town is lined with shops galore as well as
a maze of little side streets offering many hidden
treasures!
BEACHES: The nearest beach is the beach at Calis
5km (3 miles) easily
 reached by local dolmus (mini bus) or by water taxi
available from the seafront just behind 'Gima' supermarket. Oludeniz and
lagoon are approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) and there are many small bays to the
west of the town reached by car.
SHOPPING: Being the
main market town of the area you will find all the
shops you will need including banks, change offices,
ATM's, jewellery, carpet and leather shops, main
post office, chemists and supermarkets. Also a
visit to the local market held on Tuesday is an
opportunity for a bargain not to be missed!
ENTERTAINMENT: Daytime -a good selection of local trips and
excursions including local island boat trips, jeep safari, fishing etc or just
relax with a drink
in one of the many seafront cafes and enjoy the views. Into history then a trip
to Fethiye museum may be for you.
Nightlife - Good selection of bars, cafes, cocktail bars, restaurants
& hotels offering local and international cuisine to many to mention, larger hotels offer
seasonal evening entertainments with live music and 'Turkish Nights'. You
will also find discos and cinemas in Fethiye town centre and there are
occasional music nights held in the open air amphitheatre close to the marina.
TRANSPORT: Regular dolmus (mini-bus) routes to all
parts of Fethiye and out lying districts can be hailed any where on route, there
is also a local bus service to all areas of the town with regular bus stops.
A 'Water Taxi' service operates from the seafront to Calis across the bay
taking around 20 mins. Car, motor scooter and bicycle hire are all
available and taxis are plentiful. There is also a regular boat service to
'Sovalye' the main island in the bay.
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