From turquoise lagoons to ancient Lycian ruins — your essential guide to Turkey's Mediterranean gem. Real prices, honest tips, zero fluff.
300 days of sunshine, crystal-clear waters, and 4,000 years of stories carved into cliffsides. This isn't just another Turkish resort town.
From Telmessos tombs to UNESCO sites — every sunset view comes with 2,000 years of history.
Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon, Butterfly Valley, Kabak Bay — the Mediterranean's most photographed coastline.
Soar from 1,969m Babadağ over the Blue Lagoon — rated the world's #1 tandem flight destination.
Fresh Aegean seafood, family mezes, and the legendary Fethiye Fish Market — where locals eat.
From hidden beaches to ancient ruins — the experiences that define Fethiye, ranked by locals.
Turkey's most iconic beach. Warm, shallow turquoise waters in a protected nature reserve. Entry 300 TL (2025).
25-40 minute tandem flight from 1,969m. No experience needed. From €80-120. Book morning flights for calm air.
Secluded paradise accessible only by boat. Home to Jersey Tiger butterflies. Camp overnight or day trip.
Carved 350 BC, these Lycian tombs overlook the city. Best at sunset. Free entry, steep climb.
500+ abandoned Greek stone houses since 1923. Haunting, beautiful, and eerily quiet.
Full-day tour of Göcek Bay. Swim stops, lunch included, stunning scenery. From €20-30 per person.
From bustling beach clubs to secret coves — a perfect beach for every mood and moment.
The famous Blue Lagoon. Impossibly turquoise, warm, and shallow. Best early morning before 10am.
3km pebble beach facing west. Fethiye's best sunset spot. Water taxi to town. Expat favorite.
Remote beach at trail's end. No big hotels, just nature camps and pristine water. Worth the hike.
Fethiye rewards the adventurous — on land, sea, and soaring through the air.
Tandem flights from Babadağ. €80-120. Morning flights = calmer air. Book 1-2 days ahead in summer.
12 Islands, Butterfly Valley, private gulet charters. Full-day from €20-30 with lunch included.
Crystal visibility, underwater caves, ancient ruins. PADI courses from beginner to divemaster.
540km trail — one of the world's top 10 long-distance walks. Day hikes available from Fethiye.
Aegean cuisine at its finest — fresh seafood, olive oil magic, and the kind of street food you'll dream about.
Pick your fish, choose a restaurant to cook it. A uniquely Fethiye ritual. Go early for best selection.
Narrow streets, endless cafes. Try tantuni wraps, fresh gözleme, and the strongest Turkish tea.
Olive oil dishes, wild herbs, yogurt dips, stuffed vine leaves — healthy, flavorful, unforgettable.
Everything you need to plan your Fethiye trip — transport, weather, costs, and insider logistics.
Dalaman Airport (DLM), 50km away. Shuttle buses ~45 min. Direct charter flights April-October from Europe.
Dolmuş (minibuses) run everywhere, cheap and frequent. Water taxis to Çalış. Scooter rentals available.
May-June & Sept-Oct = perfect (warm, fewer crowds). July-Aug = hot (35°C+) and very busy.
Turkish Lira (TRY). Cards widely accepted. Budget: €30-50/day. Mid-range: €60-100/day.