Turkey Country Guide - Fethiye
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Fethiye is one of the most popular resorts due to its extreme loveliness. Set on
a wide bay, strewn with many islands, Fethiye is 135km south-west of Marmaris and
has an outstanding and busy marina.
The ancient name of the city is Telmessos and you will see a fortress on the hill
overlooking the city which was built by Knights of Rhodes. Fethiye is known for
its rock tombs carved into the faces of the cliffs by the Lycians. These are elaborately
carved and an especially remarkable; one is the tomb of Amnytas dating from the
4th century BC built in Doric architectural style. It is worth well visiting. Other
historical places in the city are the Sarcopaghi and the Fethiye Tower.
The Beach and the Sovalye Island are destinations for those who like to enjoy the
most beautiful sea. Belcegiz Bay is also good for such a visit and provides natural
mountain scenery. The bay forms the dr
eamlike
Belcegiz - Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) known as "a paradise that God granted to
Earth", a very fine place with 3km of natural beach and crystal blue waters
in enchanting surroundings. For camping, Belcegiz Beach is ideal, and for picnicking
try the Kidiril Park, for sightseeing the Gemiler Islands with their Byzantine ruins
among the pine trees are recommended.
At Koturumsu, which can only be reached by boat, there are waterfalls flowing across
valleys where thousands of butterflies fly amongst the pine forest bordering the
lovely beach. Some of the other natural attractions are Katranci Bay, Gunluk (Kusuk
Kargi) Bay, Oyuktepe, Göcek with its harbour and marina.
Region Information - Fethiye
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