Fethiye
Places to visit nearby Fethiye Turkey
If you are coming to Fethiye area in Turkey
for holidays then it is better to plan places to visit in Fethiye,
Oludeniz town and Hisaronu in advance. Please check almost full list of
places to visit near Fethiye below:
Dalyan
Dalyan
is a nice little resort with the main attraction - Iztuzu Beach where
from May to October sea turtles (Caretta Caretta) lay their eggs .
Dalyan in Turkey is one of the most famous tourist resorts on the Dalyan
River near its confluence to the Aegean Sea. Today there are numerous
ancient archaeological sites and natural attractions including the ruins
of Kaunos , Lycian rock tombs , Koycegiz Lake and others. Because of
its location it is all cut up by channels where you can navigate in
small boats. Because of this feature Dalyan village sometimes is proudly
called the "Turkish Venice ". The city is indeed very picturesque and
attractive.
Oludeniz
Oludeniz
in Turkish means the Dead Sea (Olu Deniz). According to the name of
the bay or the Blue Lagoon all the place is called Oludeniz. It is
considered as one of the most beautiful places to visit not only near
Fethiye but on earth, blue paradise, blue lagoon - the most beautiful
beach in Turkey. Very attractive place for beach and outdoor activities.
Oludeniz town is located in 9 km from Fethiye.
Patara
Patara
- small untouched by mass tourism town. Vacationing here will appeal to
those who prefer a leisurely relax in nature. Patara national park in
the past was one of the largest cities and the main port of the Lycian
Union. Since ancient times Patara was a major religious center. The
famous in Greek world temple of Apollo with oracle was located here. The
Apostle Paul with St. Luke stayed in Patara on the road from Rhodes to
Phoenicia . The Christian Church existed here since ancient times.
Patara bishops played an important role in early Christianity . About
year of 270 AD the future bishop of Myra - Nicholas, better known as St.
Nicholas, was born and educated in Patara. Patara Beach - is one of the
most charming beaches which is characterized by its length, golden sand
and shallow sea - ideal for family with the kids. Sea turtles (Caretta
Caretta) lay their eggs on Patara beach that’s why the beach is
guarded.
Calis
Koca Calis - a suburb resort of Fethiye. Actually best beach in Fethiye
is located here, its name is Calis as well. The resort has a charming
promenade that stretches for 4 kilometers along the coast. Calis in
Turkey is ideal for secluded and peaceful relaxation on of one of the
most beautiful coasts of Turkey.
Hisaronu
Hisaronu
village is a tourist resort with a lot of bars, restaurants and night
clubs - all you need for perfect night life. The resort has grown from a
very basic village in 1990 to the large resort with its neighbor Ovacık
since then. Hisaronu was originally intended to provide accommodation
for nearby Oludeniz. In response to its friendly atmosphere,
Hisaronu has become a holiday resort in its own right. It is very
popular with British holidaymakers in particular.
Gocek
Today
Gocek is an international yachting center which has repair yard and
four marinas . The ancient name of Gocek in Turkey is Kalimce. According
to legend the Icarus landed here after the flight escaping from prison.
The sea and nature in Gocek appear in the pristine beauty as if they
had just been created.
Uzumlu
Uzumlu
village which means "place of grapes" is located on a picturesque
plateau surrounded by emerald hills covered with cedars, pines and
mountains. As the name suggests many vineyards are being cultivated in
the countryside surrounding the village. In the mountains above the
village archaeologists discovered the remains of an ancient Roman
settlement Lycian Cadianda, its ruins date back to the 5th century BC.
Visitors of Cadianda can explore the ruins of the castle, the square,
stadium, baths, theaters, as well as enjoy a breathtaking view of the
surrounding area.
Marmaris
Marmaris
- it is one of the most beautiful cities in the south- west coast of
Turkey located in one of the world's largest natural harbors where the
Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean, so there are a lot of placed to
visit and see in Marmaris Turkey. The resort of Marmaris is famous for
the longest quay among the Turkish resorts with a length of about 4 km
with the picturesque restaurants and cafes, hotels, clubs and souvenir
shops.
Xanthos
Xanthos
is the largest city of ancient Lycia. It is a World Heritage Site. To
date only the small part of the ancient city including the theater has
been preserved that has been discovered during the excavations. The most
important monuments of the Lycian culture are typical funeral
monuments.
Kalkan
Kalkan
town is important (due to the low humidity level) tourism center with
its hotels, motels, guest houses, cafes, fish restaurants and marina.
The posh silver and gold shops are located everywhere in the town. This
city is one of the prettiest resorts on the coast of Lycia. The resort
of Kalkan in Turkey is ideal for those who are fond of archaeology.
Kas
Kas
city is one of the most "non-Turkish" resorts in Turkey. It is located
in a fairly closed space - at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and
Aegean seas and surrounded by mountains and pine forests from three
sides. This resort is almost the only area which regular tourist did not
reach. The reasons are simple - a sufficiently large distance from the
airport and the lack of large hotels. Kas in Turkish language means
"eyebrow" and actually if you look at the resort with a bird's eye view
the comparison with this part of the human face will be obvious. The
coastal waters are considered to be one of the most attractive places
for diving in the Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
Saklikent
National
Park Saklikent in Fethiye Turkey is canyon which is known to the whole
world because of its size. The Saklikent Canyon is recognized as the
longest and deepest canyon in Turkey and the second largest canyon in
Europe. Its length is 18 kilometers, and height is up to 1000 meters at
different sites. It has fascinating rocks of natural beauty, several
scenic waterfalls and 16 caves. The height difference between the inlet
and the outlet of the gorge is 720 meters. Saklikent Canyon is amazing
for its pristine beauty! There are forests of red pine growing around it
and incredible fast river flowing on its territory, even in summer it
is as cold as ice. The area of national park area is 30,620 acres and
the word of Saklikent in Turkish means - "the hidden city".
Butterfly Valley
Fans
of magical landscapes by all means should go to the Butterfly Valley - a
fully enclosed bay near Fethiye and Oludeniz which is reachable only by
boat. Valley with its lush vegetation, waterfalls and tiger butterflies
declared as nature reserve. This place to visit is popular among fans
of yoga and meditation.
Kidrak
Kidrak
(Paradise beach) is an idyllic beach. It represents a wonderful
recreational area which is surrounded by dense pines. Here you can
easily find a place for a picnic which will be equipped with everything
needed so you will have chance to eat and swim in the clearest sea
water. Kidrak beach in Turkey has showers, restrooms and snack bars that
visitors can enjoy.
Kayakoy
It
is valley surrounded by low mountains . The place offers a respite to
eye of the traveler. As soon as you enter the valley of Kaya from
Hisaronu you will be charmed by the Greek houses which are are empty,
they were abandoned during the population exchange in 1923 - Greeks were
forcibly resettled from Turkey to Greece that's why it is called
Kayakoy ghost town. The village Kayakoy was declared as the Turkish -
Greek Friendship Village .
Myra
Myra
was the capital of the Lycian Federation and one of the largest cities
in the Mediterranean. Emperor Theodosius II in the 5th century even made
it the capital of Lycia. The fact that St. Nicholas was buried in the
city makes Myra in Turkey a shrine for Christian world.
Secret Valley
Incredibly
beautiful valley is located in the mountains around Dalaman. Beautiful
river, waterfalls, ponds, wildlife and mountain amazing views will
please your eyes. Wooden bridges and paved walkways lead to different
secluded areas, hidden by pine trees.
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