Places to Visit in Beautiful Fethiye – 10 Most Beautiful Places

Fethiye, One of the most beautiful places in Turkey. And when it comes to holiday, you have everything you need: It is one of the most valuable places not only in our country, but also in the world, in terms of sea, sun and sand. When you look at historical places, wherever you look, you come across an ancient city, a historical building or a valuable monument. In terms of natural beauty, it is already fascinating; Bays, canyons, valleys, mountains and forests display the most striking beauties of the region. In order to see the places on the list of places to visit in Fethiye, you need to go to Fethiye at least a few times. If you go once; Butterfly Valley, Kabak Bay, Ölüdeniz and the Lycian Way are already addictive to you, you want to go back again and again.

10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Fethiye

Places to visit in Fethiye If we try to make a complete list for the trip, it would be a really long list, so I tried to make a shorter list like the 10 most beautiful places to visit in Fethiye. I hope I don't offend other places to see.

Kayakoy

Kayaköy, a neighborhood of Fethiye, is an old Greek village. This Greek settlement, built on Karmilassos Ancient Keti, consists of rocky and stony houses built side by side. When the Greeks were sent to Greece during the population exchange, the hillside village was suddenly abandoned and turned into a ghost town. Kayaköy with its narrow streets, stacked houses, churches, chapels and extraordinary view; It is among the must-see places of Fethiye. Definitely at the top of my list!

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Saklikent National Park

Saklıkent Canyon, formed by Karaçay, a branch of Eşen Stream that draws the Antalya-Muğla border, is one of the unique natural beauties of our country. As a result of the erosion of the calcareous land by water for thousands of years, the canyon takes its current form, 50 km from Fethiye. is at a distance. The coldness of the tea coming from the mountains adds a coolness to Saklıkent regardless of summer and winter. You can cool off in the resting facilities of the canyon, which is a nice alternative for those who want to escape the heat of Fethiye, you can do rafting and other water sports in the high flow waters, and you can enjoy nature on the challenging track of the canyon.

Oludeniz

Oludeniz, which has an enchanting beauty with its sea-like blue, is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Known as the "land of light and sun" in ancient times, Ölüdeniz is located on the skirts of Babadağ, approximately 13 km from Fethiye centre. Ölüdeniz, one of the Blue Flag beaches in our country, is one of the most visited places by tourists in the Mediterranean. Belceğiz Beach, one of the most popular beaches of Fethiye with its deep blue sea and long sandy beach, is also located in Ölüdeniz. This is a beach where you can enjoy the sea and the blue to the fullest.

If you continue from Ölüdeniz towards Antalya, Kıdrak Beach is also a very enjoyable beach, I recommend you to evaluate it as well. Another good option is to paraglide from Babadağ to Ölüdeniz!

Amyntas King Tombs

Amintas King Tombs, located in the city center of Fethiye, is one of the most important symbols of the city. Rock Tombs, which are tombs carved into natural rocks, are among the rare works that have survived from the Lycian Period. These tombs, which can be climbed by steps, are must-see places with their view of Fethiye and the sea, their Gothic structure and admirable engravings.

If you like ancient cities Kadyanda Ancient City Fethiye is among the places you can add to your travel list.

Gemiler Bay and Gemiler Island

Gemile Island is one of the important natural protected areas in our country, along with Gemiler Bay and Gemiler Valley located across the island. Gemiler Island, formerly known as Aya Nicola, is 9 km from Fethiye. It is located in the distance. The island can be reached by small fishing boats from Gemiler Bay. On the island, which stands out with its beautiful beach and structure surrounded by olive and pine trees, church ruins from the Byzantine and Early Christian Periods, with their frescoes still intact, can be seen. There is also a sea turtle that always wanders around the island's beach, do not anger it, it may bite.

Calis Beach

Calis Beach, which is a quieter beach than other beaches in the region, is located 5 kilometers from Fethiye center. This kilometer-long, wide, sandy and easy-to-access beach is among the best beaches in Fethiye with its clean sea and unique views of the Gulf of Fethiye, especially the sunset is magnificent. The beach, which is also one of the habitats of caretta carettas, also provides suitable opportunities for water sports activities with its facilities.

Boncuklu Bay, Katrancı Bay and Akmaz Beach, which are close to the city center, will be other beaches you will enjoy.

Likya way

The Lycian Way, a road used by the Lycians in Antiquity; It is located between Antalya and Fethiye gulfs, in an area extending to the Mediterranean. The Lycian road, which is the first long-distance walking route in Turkey with its structure extending up to 535 kilometers, is also shown as one of the best 10 long-distance hiking routes in the world by various sources. Offering incredible beauties for nature lovers, the Lycian Way is one of the rare routes that blends both nature and archeology, passing through untouched bays, mountains, deserted villages, and many ancient cities such as Idyros, Phaselis, Olympos, Limyra, Myra, and Simena.

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butterfly Valley

Butterfly Valley, which adorns the foothills of Babadağ, the famous mountain of the Mediterranean Region with its endemic plants, is located within the borders of Ölüdeniz, Fethiye. Due to its unique topography and natural beauties, this valley was declared a 1995st degree natural site in 1; It is known as one of the most important addresses of nature and camping tourism in our country. The valley, which takes its name from the more than 80 butterfly species it hosts, especially the Tiger Butterfly; It offers favorable opportunities for many fields from ecological agriculture to ecological tourism, from culture to art. Access to the valley, which is one of the most important natural habitats in our country with its natural beauties and unique nature, is provided by boats departing from Ölüdeniz.

Pumpkin Cove

Kabak Bay, one of the unique natural beauties of Fethiye; It is almost a paradise with its endemic diversity, wildlife and 200 meters of bay. Located approximately 17 kilometers from Fethiye Ölüdeniz, this cove consists of a deep canyon-shaped valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, and a sandy beach of the valley opening to the sea. This untouched cove, which is among the places declared as a first degree protected area in our country, can be reached by private tour boats from Ölüdeniz.

12 Islands

12 Islands, which consists of 12 islands located close to each other, such as Kızılada, Delikli Islands, Yassıca Islands, Tersane Island, Domuz Island, Zeytin Island, lined up in the west and northeast directions of the Gulf of Fethiye; One of the most touristic areas of Fethiye. This region, which is frequently visited by daily tours or luxury yachts, especially in the summer season, is an alternative place for those who want to enjoy the sea with its clear sea and quiet bays. It is also possible to visit some of the islands with daily boat tours departing from Göcek and Fethiye.

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