Fethiye Holidays

The former market town of Fethiye boasts cobbled streets, a ruined hill fortress and numerous bars, cafes and restaurants which line the bustling harbour. It’s a popular choice for snorkelers and scuba divers, and there is a beach too, in the next bay along, a short ferry taxi trip away, in Calis. Popular day trips away from Fethiye include visits to Butterfly Valley and to the abandoned, crumbling ghost village of Kaya Koyu, an UNESCO World Heritage site.

Oludeniz

Twelve kilometres south of Fethiye, the magnificent Oludeniz lagoon is picturepostcard pretty. With stunning aquamarine waters against a backdrop of dramatic pine-clad hills, paragliding over the lagoon is a popular pursuit, and scuba diving and non motorised watersports are prevalent.

Tomb of Amyntas

Fethiye’s most famous landmark, the Lycian tombs of Amyntas are carved into the rock face high above the town and the views from the top are outstanding.

Saklikent Gorge & Tlos

Tours to the spectacular 18km long Saklikent Gorge usually takes in the ruins of the ancient city of Tlos and a stop at a trout farm for lunch. Diving The Dalaman area is great for diving with numerous dive schools offering PADI courses in all main resorts.

Kaya Koyu

Nestling in the mountains between Fethiye and Oludeniz, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kaya Koyu is an eerie ghost village which, after having been allowed to fall into ruin since it was abandoned in 1920’s, is now being actively restored.

Gulets

Charter a traditional gulet from Marmaris and cruise around the coast discovering this wonderful coastline.

White-water rafting

A three hour white-water rafting trip through fantastic canyons and thrilling rapids is available with professional guides on the Dalaman River.

Ephesus

Although a long trip up the coast, the well preserved classical city of Ephesus is well worth a visit. Extensively restored remains include the Library of Celsus and a huge theatre, and nearby, the Ephesus Museum in Selcuk houses artefacts and mosaics

found at the site.

Pamukkale & Hierapolis

Close to Ephesus is the awe-inspiring Pamukkale where calcium rich waters have hardened into deposits giving the hillside terraces a strange snow like beauty. Visitors can enjoy the thermal waters of a nearby pool amongst the ruins of Hierapolis.