Fethiye Holidays

A pretty market town looking out over a wide, turquoise bay, Fethiye has a deserved reputation as being one of the most attractive resorts on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. The town is especially popular with Brits on summer holidays, with around 600,000 British tourists visiting here every year. Fethiye is built into the hillside of Mount Mendos, part of the Tourus Mountain chain which surrounds the bay. The bay itself is comprised of an outer and inner area; the inner bay forming a perfect natural harbour, protected from rough tempestuous waves by an island, Şövalye Adası. The outer bay is dotted with 11 other islands. Those after beach holidays will love the stunning lagoon at Oludeniz, just 10 miles away or the nearer long, sandy Çalis Beach, which stretches over 2.5 miles.

 

While there is no beach directly at Fethiye, the picturesque promenade along the waterfront makes a lovely stroll and passes a quaint fishing harbour, port and marina. Fethiye is great for couples looking for romantic holidays in an idyllic setting. It would also suit families because there is plenty to do in the town itself and in the area surrounding, with Calis Beach within walking distance. Accommodation at Fethiye can be found in the town, where there are a wide range of hotels and guesthouses, or alternatively for beach front accommodation head to the long stretch of Calis Beach, where there are numerous hotels and hostels to choose from. Cheap holidays to Fethiye can be found using directline-holidays online search engine.

 

The town itself is steeped in history, being built on the site of an older ancient city, Telmessos, which dated back to 400BC. Walking around Fethiye, you will not encounter a great many ancient buildings, however, as an earthquake in 1958 destroyed a lot of them. Despite this, there is a Roman amphitheatre to visit, as well as charming cafes, colourful bazaars selling pistachios and sultanas, a historical hamam offering Turkish baths and massage, several impressive tombs left over from the days when the town was still Telmessos and a host of other authentic Turkish experiences to enjoy. Those looking for activity holiday adventure here will be able to make a trip to Fethiye a boating holiday, with numerous day trip and boating excursions running to the islands dotted around the bay. Whatever you are looking for on your low-cost offers to Turkey, you’re sure to find it when you book with directline-holidays.