Fethiye Things To Do

Beaches
The nearest beach to Fethiye is Calis which is only 4 km away.   If you wander along this beach there is a well-known spot for watching stunning sunsets. Slightly further is the famous Blue Lagoon at Olu Deniz, one of the most photographed beaches in the world, just 12 km away. The glistening sands and sparkling seas found along the Turquoise Coast around Fethiye offer relaxing sunbathing and safe swimming, with a spectacular mountain backdrop. To beat the crowds, head to the many secluded coves around the bay.  

Harbour
This is a lively marina and the waterfront is the main aspect of Fethiye. The port offers the ideal spot for a relaxing drink, whilst enjoying the spectacular marina views and activities. Most of the towns' restaurants and cafes can be found around and behind the marina. You will be able to spot traditional wooden gulets, fishing boats and motor cruisers in the harbour.  You can also take day trips out from the harbour to various beaches.

Shopping
There is a market on Tuesdays, which is a great way to get a feeling for the town. Both locals and tourists alike come to buy everything from fresh produce, meat, fish, spices, and traditional handicrafts such as lace and leather. The Old Town, with its cobbled streets, is a great place to find a Turkish rug or kilim.   You will be sure to find the perfect holiday gift from this bustling market.

Water Sports
The beaches around Fethiye offer a wide variety of water sports ranging from pedalos, banana boat and jet ski rides, to water skiing, wind surfing, kayaking, sea biking and parascending. An ideal base for sailing, yachts can be chartered from the port at Fethiye.  Diving is also popular in the Gulf of Fethiye, with the clear blue waters being home to a host of reefs, sunken ruins, wrecks as well as colourful marine life. 

Walking
The pine covered hills are ideal for scenic walking and hiking, with mountain biking and horse riding also available.  If you are on a walking holiday, Olu Deniz will be a superb place to explore.  It is also one of the best places in Turkey for paragliding, with many companies offering trips up to the top of Babadag Mountain and thrilling tandem rides down to the beach at Olu Deniz.

Trips
A holiday in Fethiye is an great base from which to discover the beauty of the surrounding area, offering a host of boat trips from its busy harbour. You could take a sunset cruise around the bay, or visit 12 of the islands on a boat trip.  Check out the beautiful harbour at Kalkan, visit the ghost town of Kayakoy, or take a trip to Dalyan to visit the mud baths.