Fethiyeis a small resort town on the turquoise coast of Turkey which you shouldn’t miss on your trip through this incredible country. It is one of the most popular destinations in the world for paragliding. Every year over 60.000 people from all over the world are going to Fethiye for an amazing jump off the mighty Baba mountain. Here are 10 reasons why Fethiye should be on your bucket list when traveling through Turkey.
Butterfly Valley viewpointOne of the craziest places you will ever see,Butterfly Valleyis mainly visited by daily boat trips or byTurkey sailing gulet tourswhere you can enjoy the beautiful white beach and a small hike into the valley where you would find a tiny but still cute and refreshing waterfall. If you rent a car or motorbike you can get to the viewpoint that looks out over the valley. You can sit in one of those small cafes which are just located at the edge of the cliffs and offer an amazing view of the valley and order a chai (Turkish tea) and try out some delicious Turkish pancake called ”Gözleme” It’s about a 15-minute drive from Oludeniz town.
Paragliding from 1960 metersParaglidingis a must-do activity when you are in Fethiye. It is also located in Oludeniz town. After instructions you will be taken to the top of Babadag Mountain at 1960 meters, which is about a 40-minute drive to the top. It is definitely a lifetime experience and most probably it has the best view (the view of Blue Lagoon) among any paragliding destinations in the World. Remember thatOludeniz BeachandBlue Lagoonare in the views which are selected as the most photographed beach in Europe.
Wander around Fethiye Old TownAfter some adrenaline-pumping sports, you can cool off in Fethiye. Old towns are always the best areas to explore.Fethiye old townis a cute small shopping area including the famous Umbrella Street and Fish Market that is a perfect place to get dinner in town after dinner you can keep partying in the bar Street with many pubs and clubs until wee hours.
Beaches in FethiyeFethiye has lots of beaches all around in very short distances. You can drive to Fethiye peninsula where you will have at least 5 different White sand beach clubs that you can easily spend a full day. And alsoOludenizandBlue Lagoonwhich are about a 20-minute drive from Fethiye have widely stretched beaches perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and catching a boat for a day trip. Another beach in Fethiye is Çalış beach which is just 10 munites drive from Fethiye harbor. There are also lots of restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy your icy cocktails after swimming on hot summer days.
Saklikent Gorge
Saklikent Gorgeis a 300 meter-high and 18 kilometer-long canyon, one of the deepest gorges in the world. Saklıkent in Turkish means hidden city. a small walk into the canyon can be perfect to see some highlights.
Remember to take your waterproof camera because you will have to walk through the river in the canyon. The level of the water changes by the day and can easily get to your knees. The water is super clear and cold because it is snow-melt water from the high mountains.
Lycian Rock Tombs
These tombs are carved into the rock and can be seen from all around Fethiye town. Getting there is easy by walk, just follow the street signs. You need to climb about 200 stairs up to take a closer look. You will be amazed by a tomb entrance of an impressive size and a beautiful city view.
Watch Mighty sunset
After a long day of swimming and chilling Çalış beach will also offer the most amazing sunset which shouldn’t be missed.
Anywhere along the beachfront will provide you a stunning view of the sunset. What better way to end the day than sitting down to a great meal with a glass of something cold and watching this mighty sunset.
A real experience; Turkish bath
Enjoy the pleasures of a Turkish bath with roughly about a 2-hour experience in Fethiye. Rejuvenate your skin as you relax in the sauna and enjoy an oil massage, foam massage, and peeling at the Fethiye Hamam.
Visit Kayakoy, Ghost town
Kakakoya short journey away from Fethiye, but a different and tranquil world, far more like the real Turkey. Don’t miss it when you are in Fethiye. As you can imagine from its name it is an old abandoned town where there used to be almost 20000 people lived once. Today it looks like a film set which makes you travel in time. You can also have a lovely lunch and chill out in any of the nice cafes and restaurants in Kayakoy.
Sail away!
Fethiye is one of the most popular and biggest towns which has a huge harbor welcomes thousands of people from all over the world to experienceTurkey sailingor also known as gulet cruise. It is the main port where most of thesailing toursstart and end. Especially in the last decade Sailing around theTurkish turquoise coastlinebecame more and more popular among the young travelers from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Uk, Canada, South Africa, and many European countries. Check out www.goturkeysail.com for some amazingTurkey sailing tours.
