
Destination guide
Fethiye
Türkiye
Fethiye is a resort town in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast of Türkiye. It's very much on the international tourist circuit, although nowadays somewhat overshadowed by Ölüdeniz just south.
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When visiting the Amyntas tomb, plan your trip for the evening; the site offers the best vantage point for city views as the sun sets, and you avoid the heat of the midday climb.
If you are dining at Paşa Kebap, choose the upstairs floor for the traditional cushion seating experience, which provides a more authentic atmosphere than the standard tables downstairs.
Utilize the dolmuş minibus network for your daily travel between the town centre, Ölüdeniz, and Çalış, but be aware that these routes cease operations late in the evening; if you are out after the last bus, always agree on a taxi fare before starting your journey.
When choosing accommodation, prioritize resorts located on the headlands or in private bays if you seek quiet, as central marina hotels can suffer from tired facilities and limited accessibility.
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Best time to go
Best window: February–December
Kind weather all year — there is no month to avoid.
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Getting around
Getting around
Dolmuş minibuses run throughout town; routes you might use are west to Karagözler, north to Çalış, and south to Ölüdeniz. They run frequently until around 23:00. Any later will probably involve a taxi, check the price before getting in.
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What to see
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Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A sheltered turquoise lagoon sits beside a long sand spit with Baba Dağ mountain casting its shadow across the water.
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Telmessos Roman Theatre
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A 6,000-seat theatre from the 2nd century BC sits just behind Fethiye's harbor.
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Amyntas tomb
117th Sk 3
This is the one in all the brochures, the centrepiece of the group of tombs carved into the cliffs south side of town, the main remnants of ancient Telmessos.
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What to do
Paragliding from Babadağ
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A cable car lifts you to the summit of Babadağ to paraglide down over the lagoon, considered among the best paragliding spots in the world.
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Kayaköy ghost village hike
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
You walk a hilltop trail past an abandoned Greek village left empty since the 1923 population exchange, ending in Ölüdeniz.
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What to eat
Hilmi Restaurant
Worth itAlso recommended by Turkey's For Life
You eat Mediterranean seafood on Fethiye's seaside promenade with harbor and Aegean sunset views.
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Paşa Kebap
Çarşı Cd 42
Deservedly popular mid-town restaurant with good menu selection, worth the higher prices. Upstairs is cushion / floor seating, downstairs has conventional tables inside and outside.
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Where to stay
Tui Blue Sensatori
Worth itAlso recommended by Toucan Travellers
226th Sk 4/1, Kargı
Plush inclusive beach hotel, great reviews for comfort, service and dining.
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Club Letoonia
Fevzi Çakmak Cd 82
Stylish spacious hotel on the headland west of town, with water taxi to the centre.
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Ece Saray Marina & Resort
Fevzi Çakmak Cd 1
Very central by the marina but small rooms and tired facilities. Limited parking.
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Hillside Beach Club
Belen Cd 132, Kalemya Koyu
Resort hotel in a bosky private bay, with water sports.
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Club Tuana
Mezargediği Sk 61, Yanıklar
Comfy inclusive hotel on the beach 13 km north of town.
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Yacht Classic Hotel
100 m west of Club Letoonia
Comfy hotel next to the marina, a bit tired and pricy for what you get.
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