Fethiye stands out as one of the best holiday resorts in Turkey with displaying all its beauties with its unique bays, historical buildings, and enormous greenery. It welcomes local and foreign guests not only in the summer season, but also in the winter months and impresses everyone who comes to it. There is no limit to what you can do in Fethiye! Now let’s explore the things to do in Fethiye.
Places to Visit in Fethiye
Knight Island
Knight Island, one of the beauties of Fethiye, is a settlement that has always been interesting throughout its history. The island is named after the Knights of Rhodes who lived here. They built a castle and lived for many years on the island.
The island, which is a symbolic place of Fethiye, is an extension of the Telmessos Bay and offers many activities for its guests. Some of these activities are; Nature walks, canoe rides, historical buildings, visiting underwater houses, etc. Knight Island stands out not only with its shores but also with camping and picnic opportunities. In addition to summer houses, there are also hotels suitable for every budget.
Fethiye Bazaar (Paspatur Bazaar)
Paspatur Bazaar, which takes its name from the Paspatur water flowing in its middle for years, creates an atmosphere full of mystery with carpets, rugs, gift shops, jewelers, boutiques, cafes, etc. This historic bazaar is one of the must-see places in Fethiye.
Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz Nature Park, which is one of the must-see places in Fethiye and known worldwide, hosts many local and foreign tourists with its natural beauty. Ölüdeniz, which has a total length of 3 kilometers, continues to delight the eyes with its green points and blue sea.
Butterfly Valley
Butterfly Valley is known for hosting thousands of butterfly species every summer with its unique nature and excellent views. This valley, which is visited by many people from Turkey and abroad every summer, is also one of the most preferred destinations for young explorers with its large camping areas. With its virgin nature, beach, and deep blue sea, Butterfly Valley is a must-see place during your Fethiye vacation.
Saklıkent Canyon
Saklıkent Canyon is an extraordinary place with a length of about 18 kilometers, a height of up to 200 meters, narrow passages and villages built around it. This canyon, one of Turkey’s most important national parks, is under the protection by the state. When you come here, you should take walking shoes that can enter the water.
Going into the icy water and seeing the waterfalls and landforms around you is definitely one of the most beautiful things to do in Fethiye. You can come to Saklıkent Canyon either with tour companies that organize daily tours or with your private vehicle. Saklıkent Canyon is also one of the stops of Fethiye Jeep Safari tours.
Hisaronu
Hisaronu is one of the famous regions in Fethiye. In this tourist place, you can find many hotels, restaurants, and bars. Hisaronu is also famous for its colorful nightlife. Most of the Fethiye pubs and nightclubs are located here. More than 7000 British citizens settled in Hisaronu. Hisaronu has located 13 km from Fethiye city center.
Toparlar Waterfall
During your vacation in Fethiye, you should definitely spare a day to see the beauties of Toparlar Waterfall. The sound of the waterfall surrounded by pine trees adds a different calmness to your soul. There are many points where you can take a break and relax during your excursion. For this reason, you should choose comfortable sports shoes and clothes.
Don’t give up after passing the first waterfall! Enjoy the hike over the rocks. You will be amazed by the fantastic views. Toparlar Waterfall is one of the best places you can go to escape from the sweltering heat of summer. You can relax under the flowing waterfall or swim in the water pool to cool off. Taking photos at the waterfall, which has a green nature, will allow you to capture charming images.
Historical Places in Fethiye
Fethiye Castle
It is known that Fethiye Castle dates back to Roman times. You can reach the castle, which is 50 meters high, by climbing approximately 40-50 steps. The surrounding of the castle consists of rocks. There is Amintas Rock Tomb located next to here. If you wish, you can visit these graves. Also, you can sit in the cafe at the top of the castle and take great photos from the castle, which has a magnificent view of Fethiye.
Tlos Ancient City
It is known that the establishment of Tlos, one of the cities in the Xanthos Valley, dates back to the 2000s before Christ. When you get close to this ancient city, the view of the structure looks quite impressive. By visiting here, you can get more information about the Tlos, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Fethiye Museum
You should definitely visit the Fethiye Museum, where you can find a lot of information about the historical ages in Fethiye, which is known for its magnificent combination of history and nature! In the Fethiye Museum, you can find sculptures, statue heads, glass, and coins from the 3rd BC to the Byzantine Period.
Beaches
Ölüdeniz Beach
Ölüdeniz, the first place that comes to mind when talking about Fethiye, is one of the most popular beaches not only in Turkey but also in the world. Ölüdeniz, where all shades of the green and blue meet, is a natural wonder with its white, soft sandy beaches. With its legendary beauty, Ölüdeniz is a kind of natural lagoon. Therefore, Ölüdeniz keeps its calm even on the stormiest days.
Karaot Beach
Karaot Beach, which is about 15 km from the center of Fethiye, is one of the habitats of Caretta Caretta sea turtles. For this reason, it has been protected as a natural place, and no construction is allowed. There is only a municipal enterprise on the beach. Facilities such as shower, WC, changing cabin can be used free of charge, while sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented at a reasonable price.
Serenity Beach
Serenity Beach, where you can spend a quiet and calm day in touch with nature among the pine forests, is one of the ideal beaches in Fethiye. You can rest in peace and relieve all your tiredness at this beach. You can take your drink from the beach bar and read your book accompanied by the sound of the waves. This beach, which you can go to either by boat from Fethiye or by walking, has a very decent environment and serves only in the adult concept. For this reason, children cannot enter the beach.
Sea Me Beach
Sea Me Beach, is located in Büyük Boncuklu Bay, which is 4 km away from Fethiye center. Sea Me Beach provides all kinds of comfort for its guests with its unique concept and service. Adding a different atmosphere to Büyük Boncuklu Bay, one of the most beautiful bays of Fethiye, Sea Me Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Turkey. Enchanting those who see it with the magnificent view of the pine trees, the white sandy beach added later, and the turquoise sea, Sea Me Beach enables you to experience the fun-filled moments with its music playing throughout the day, DJ performances, and various water sports alternatives.
Calis Beach
Calıs Beach, is another famous beach in Fethiye. It is located 7 km away from Fethiye. Here is highly preferred by local and foreign visitors and includes many hotels, pubs, and restaurants. Calis Beach is also the best point to watch sunset view in Fethiye. With its long sandy beach, restaurants, pub, and famous nightclubs, Calis Beach hosts many tourists each summer.
Night Life in Fethiye
In Fethiye, time passes very quickly during the day, and in the evening, everyone throws themselves into the streets with the energy of the holiday and the desire to discover new places. Fethiye’s nightlife also hosts very colorful images.
You can find bars and clubs lined up one after another in Hisaronu Bar Street and Paspatur Bar Street, which were familiar to those who were in this town before and became the focal point of all entertainment. There are very famous bars and nightclubs in Fethiye. To list the places where you can enjoy the nightlife in Fethiye.
- Revolution Night Club
- Mejnun Club & Cocktail House
- Car Cemetery Bar
- Deep Blue Bar
- Time Out Club
Property Lawyer in Fethiye
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