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Travel to Fethiye
The popular resort Fethiye, 135 km southeast of
Marmaris, boasts an important marina at the head of a beautiful bay strewn
with islands. A hill crowned by the ruins of the crusader fortress built
by the Knights of Rhodes overlooks the little port. Above the town, (called
Telmessos in antiquity), numerous Lycian rock tombs,reproducing the facades
of ancient buildings, were cut into the cliff face. The Tomb of Amyntas,
which probably dates from the fourth century B.C. is the most remarkable.
Swimmers head for the popular Calis Beach, four kilometers west of town,
or to Sovalye Island, opposite the harbor, which blazes with flowers
in the spring.
You arrive in Fethiye as you travel east which reminds you of Marmaris.In
the middle of the mountains that surround it and by a beautiful coast,Fethiye
is one of Turkey's most important vacation spots.We recommend that
you visit the islands and the bay area with a rental boat,if you have
time.Telmessos
,one of ancient Lycia's ports and environs is also an interesting place
to visit.Other places worth visiting are the Tomb of Amyntas from the
Lycian period in the eastern part of town,the ruins of the Byzantine
castle, and not far away,one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
the Ölüdeniz (Dead Sea).From now on,you will visit ancient
Lycian cities.First let us go north and visit two important sites;Aphrodisias
and Hierapolis.It is easly to get to Aphrodisias and Pamukkale via
Ephesus. It is approximately a two hour drive and can be considered
a good opportunity
to see the ancient Nysa ruins near the town of Sultanhisar. Nysa is
an interesting place : its beatiful theater, water canals, and the
well
preserved town hall are worth seeing .
Fethiye has so much to see and experience, it's
impossible to do everything! It is possible to go sightseeing by yourself,
but an organised tour will
allow you to take away the big city hassle and make the most of limited
time. After all you are on holiday! Check our pick of the best tours
on offer.
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