Top 10 Best things to do and see in Fethiye

Here is just 10 reasons why you should visit Fethiye and the surrounding areas!

Number 1: Paragliding from Babadag Mountain: This is a must and is top of our list – so many of our clients have enjoyed this thrill seeking day out that they actually come back for more! What better way to see Fethiye and the famous Blue Lagoon at Oludeniz than to see it from the skys safe in the knowledge that you have an experienced pilot looking after you.

Number 2: Boat Trips & Yacht Charters: What better way than to see the picturesque Islands around Fethiye Bay and beyond and it’s up to you how you see them, for as little as £10.00 you can have a  day out on one of the many daily Boat Trips from Fethiye Harbour, moonlight Boat trips or better still charter a yacht for a day or more and get the real feel of sailing.

Number 3: Turkish Bath: (Fethiye Old Hamman) The Hamam Paspatur, we love this old traditional Turkish bath and is a piece of Haman history with its stunning original marble floors, fixtures and fittings. Your sure to feel you have skin like a baby, relaxed and fresh (watch out for the cold water!!!) A great  prerequisite to building up a great suntan.

Number 4: Water Taxi to Calis Beach for Sunset:  Set off from Fethiye harbour an hour before sunset and enjoy the 15-20 minute leisurely boat ride to Calis. Then its just a stroll along Calis promenade, leaving you to find a suitable restaurant and soak up this fantastic sunset with a chilled glass of your favourite beverage. This is one of the best sunsets in the area and not to be missed!

Number 5: Paspatur (Fethiye Old Town): This is a much loved favourite for an afternoon or better still an evening of strolling around old and new shops and enjoying one of the many International and Turkish restaurants with an abundance of Turkish traditional dishes. With a profusion of shops, nooks and crannies ranging from antiques to Turkish textiles & carpets to gold and silver shops. Soak up the aromas of spice stands, Turkish Delights shops and much much more.

Number 6: Cadianda Roman Ruin’s, Uzumlu: This is a well kept secret and is located 20 minutes in land from Fethiye is the beautiful mountain village of Uzumlu. Just 500 meters above sea level and nestling below the ancient ruins of Cadianda, Uzumlu has managed to retain all the natural charm and character of a traditional Turkish village. This is a great hiking day out, once in Candianda you can explore 3 kilometre area of the ruins under the cool shade of the pine trees with sublime views over Fethiye and beyond.

Number 7: Open Air Fish Market: Wish we could use a more appealing name for this one! But number 7 on our list is not to be missed, this is a great place for Turkish hospitality, cuisine and great atmosphere which will draw you back again. Choose your fish from the central area in the market, then pick one of the many restaurants (this will not be a problem as the restaurant staff will be vying for your attention) if your not a fish lover not a problem there are lots of dishes to choose from. Your fish is cooked and brought to your table with your dishes picked from the menu. This is very much a local place where Turkish frequent in groups and a great place for people watching and of course the live Turkish music at your table!

Number 8:  Fethiye Market:  More commonly known as ‘Tuesday market’ in Fethiye this is a very famous and popular destination amongst tourists and locals alike. Bustling and busy this large market sells many kinds of goods. There are also many small inexpensive make shift restaurants, selling Turkish pancakes alongside a stream that cools the surrounding air. The market is shaded as most of it is covered with large canvas awnings, where the market traders can be heard shouting to get your attention. What to buy when you are there? Well its your choice from fresh fruit and vegetables great if your self catering! Spices, honey, clothing, textiles, jewellery, shoes, household goods, bags, leather goods a lots more are there to tempt you.

Number 9: Oludeniz &  Blue Lagoon: Famed for its breathtaking beauty, Oludeniz has become one of Turkey’s most acclaimed resorts in the Fethiye area. It is a hugely popular anchorage for daily Boat trips around the surrounding islands and in summer the sky above the lagoon is filled with paragliders soaring off the nearby mountain. The resort itself sits behind a vast crescent of sand and pebble beach, on the fringes of a much larger sheltered turquoise blue lagoon, with magnificent pine-clad hills as a backdrop. No wonder it’s been declared a conservation area of natural beauty. You will find a good selection of cafes, bars and shops along the waterfront and in the narrow streets that run back from the beach. Dine in 5 star hotel international cuisine restaurants or relax, soak up the sea views in the cafe eateries, chill on beanbags located on the beach and gaze at the evening stars whilst being served chilled drinks.

Number 10: (Ghost Village) Kayaköy (Levissi Karmylassos) is a village 8 km south of Fethiye where Greek speaking Christians lived until approximately 1923. The ghost village where you can wander around the now preserved museum village, consists of hundreds of rundown but still mostly intact Greek-style houses and churches which cover a small mountainside and serve as a stopping place for tourists visiting Fethiye and nearby Oludeniz. There are very good restaurants in the area most popular being the cook it yourself bar b ques under the shade of the trees and famed lamb known as Lamb Tander cooked in underground ovens.

We do hope you enjoyed our Top ten list, this is just a small portion of what to visit, see and do in the area. If you require any further information on the Fethiye are please do not hesitate to contact us at www.essenceofturkey.com