A Quick Guide to Fethiye Turkey

Located in the centre of Turkey's turquoise coast, Fethiye provides breathtaking scenery, exhilarating adventure, and a well-developed tourism industry that caters to all tourists. Although its main town is still teeming with places to eat, drink, and shop, it has evaded the urban sprawl that has tainted many of Turkey's other tourist destinations. A significant ex-pat population means a fine selection of international cuisine. However, Turkey's cooking is so superb that you're unlikely to yearn for anything else. You can explore a stretch of the Lycian Way here, try paragliding, spend a day at sea, or relax on a beach and take in the beauty of the surroundings.

What to Do in Fethiye

The enchanting streets and alleyways of Paspatur in the city centre delight shopaholics. Goods on sale range from designer brands to bespoke clothing, and you can experience a real mix of chains and independent stores. Many of the items sold in the shops are made in Turkey, so it's great for your green footprint. This area of Fethiye is also dense with restaurants and coffee shops so you can make the most of your shopping experience all day. Be sure to head to the Fethiye open-air market held every Tuesday for your chance to taste homegrown produce and barter with local merchants.

Fethiye is graced with a picturesque harbour where spectacular gulets and fishing boats are ready to welcome eager travellers. If you are in the area, we strongly advise spending at least one day on a gulet so you can appreciate the shoreline's beauty from a new angle. The most popular daily boat trip in Fethiye is the twelve-island boat trip which takes you on a voyage of discovery around the islands off the shores of Fethiye and Oludeniz. You can relax on a sun lounger, take a dip in the sea and feast on a freshly cooked BBQ lunch onboard the gullet- heaven!

If you are an adrenaline seeker, do not fear, there is plenty in store in Fethiye. Take a hike down the challenging mountainside of the Butterfly Valley, ascend mount Babadag and paraglide over the Blue Lagoon or visit Saklikent Gorge for river rafting and trekking in icy waters.

For family getaways, you will probably be looking for child-friendly activities. Fethiye is peppered with children's playgrounds. There are plenty of parks, such as Şehit Fethi Bey Park, on the waterfront. Furthermore, there are two aquaparks, Orka World Theme Park and Oludeniz Water World, with various slides and pools, ideal for keeping younger members of your group happy.

Where to Visit in Fethiye

Fethiye is ideally located so visitors might explore further afield. For example, you could take a trip to Gocek, Dalyan or Patara to experience other popular holiday destinations for the day, as they are all within an hour's drive of Fethiye. But what are the top attractions to visit when staying in Fethiye?