The resort is one of the most picturesque places on the entire Aegean coast. Green bays, picturesque islands, white sandy beaches and sea bays are all the hallmarks of Fethiye. There are also three resort areas: the first, central one - it has inexpensive hotels and hotels, with different lengths to the beach. The second is the Oyuktipe peninsula, which welcomes guests to large hotel complexes. And the third is the small province of Oludiniz, accessible to any category of tourists with inexpensive hotels on the first coastline.
Fethiye has been hit by earthquakes more than once. It has been destroyed by natural disasters several times, but it has been rebuilt and flourished. The city is located in an active seismic zone. But this location does not affect the flow of tourists, who come to the resort more and more every year.
The city has a history of three thousand years. During its existence, it was burned several times and changed its name more than once. In historical years, there was an ancient trading center Telmessos. The first records were found in the 1st millennium BC. Fethiye existed for a long time under the rule of Athens and had serious trade ties with the island of Rhodes and other nearby islands.
In the fourth century BC, the settlement joined the Lycian government. The famous Lycian tombs, located in the rocks, still remind us of this period. In the eighth century, the city was called Anastasiopolis, and a little later - Magri. The latter name lasted until the beginning of the twentieth century, when it received a new name - Fethiye in honor of the first pilot Fethi-bay who died here.
The resort is mostly visited by tourists from Holland, Germany and Denmark. It is not known why, but there are much fewer Russian and Ukrainian travelers. Hotels and hostels here are no more expensive than in Antalya, but the flight can cost a pretty penny, since planes only depart from large cities. But this can be considered more of an advantage than a disadvantage.
Major earthquakes left a big mark on these lands. More precisely, they left practically nothing of the ancient buildings and temples. The Lycian tombs located at the foot of the mountains are well preserved. The burials resemble classic cemeteries with small gravestones.
Other historical attractions include the Seljuk Fortress, built in the fifteenth century. It offers a beautiful view of the picturesque bay and panoramic views of the city. On the outskirts of Fethiye, an ancient Greek amphitheater has remained intact, where musical performances are still held. If possible, you can visit an ancient mosque and a Greek church.
A large number of excursions are directly organized at sea - fishing, sea cruises on a yacht, floating restaurants with musicians. Visits to the Historical Museum, the Valley of Butterflies and the ancient village of Kabak will help you see Turkey from the depths.
Not far from Fethiye, on the Mediterranean coast, is the town of Oludeniz. It attracts tourists with its Blue Lagoon nature park with crystal clear, glass-like water. The reserve is located near the Lycian Mountains.
It also has Patara Beach. It has received an award as the best beach in the world. Therefore, you should definitely go there and enjoy the unusual beauty of wild nature.
When you arrive in Fethiye, you feel like you are transported to a parallel world with its own unique designer landscape and picturesque natural beauty.
