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Fethiye

One is at a loss for words to describe the beauty of Fethiye. If you are incurably addicted to exploring new horizons and are a lover of nature, this is the destination for you… What is it that makes these shores so delightfully indented with innumerable coves and the unbelievable beauty of nature. What makes it so alluring? Perhaps it is a bit of everything, who knows? To wander through the bays of Fethiye is an adventure, an exuberance, a spring of joy. While passing from one to another, the grandeur that spreads out before your eyes is enhanced by the silhouettes of tiny islands, which lead you astray. Fethiye is located in South—West Mediterranean Turkey, connected to all other cities by three highways and reached very easily.

Fethiye seaport with its sheltered natural structure is an important stop for yachtsmen. A new modern marina project will be realised soon for a large number of yachts with all facilities on the other end at the bay.

Dalaman International Airport is as close as 50 km. to the town centre. During the tourist season one can find many flights from major European cities to Fethiye besides the domestic flights throughout the year by Turkish Airlines.

Additionally Antalya Airport, a three–hour drive to Fethiye, is another departure point.

The whole region excluding Fethiye and Esen lowlands is covered with high mountains forming the south western spurs of the Taurus Range. These mountains exceeding 2000 meters extend to the coastline. On a sunny winter day it is a real pleasure to view the pines and snow decorated peaks intertwined with the blue sky.

Turkey's geographical position and conditions create great potential for skiing. Saklikent situated near to Fethiye & the Beydag mountain range, at a height of 2000 m is ideal for winter ski-ing. One can ski in the mornings then drive down to the coast and swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoons. Besides the refreshing woody slopes with thyme, sage, laurel and pine trees the exceptional incense forest is another peculiarity of the Fethiye region. The incense forest is an ideal picnic area. Balsam obtained from incense trees has pharmaceutical and cosmetic value and it is also used as a fumigate mosques and churches. Souvenir shops are located around the resort, you will also find many Turkish's baths and Mosques. During the peak season one can buy leather-goods, carpets, rugs, jewellery and the other souvenirs as well as Turkish fashion cloths from these shops which stay open until the late hours.

When you walk around, have a break at one of “Paspatur” Cafes for a cup of Turkish coffee or apple tea, it will keep you relaxed and keep your mind on Fethiye as “the shining light of the eco world, worth discovering”

Shopping in an array of diverse shops in the centre of Fethiye. There is also a Turkish Bath amongst the shops in Fethiye.

A market visits on Tuesdays with a wide variety of stalls. Bartering is expected. Try to get them down to around a third of what they first say they want. At the end of the day you will only pay what you think is a good price. Some real bargains are to be had at the market. If you wish only to take a few clothes then you can get a new wardrobe at the market. There are some lovely clothes at very nice prices.

Best just to go for the experience - hundreds of Turkish village folk descend on Fethiye for market day to buy and sell their goods