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Faralya is a village in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, 15 km south of Ölüdeniz and 30 km south of Fethiye. It's best known for Butterfly Valley, a scenic canyon. Officially it's called Uzunyurt, which refers to the straggle of settlements comprising Kozağaç, Kirme, Hisar, Faralya, Kızılcakaya and Kabak (separately described). Nobody calls it that, but the name is apt, as it means “straggle of settlements, et cetera, et cetera”. The strip around Faralya had a population of 640 in 2022.
A nicely decorated guesthouse in the former watermill.
Simple rustic bungalows.
Charming upmarket hotel with sea and mountain views, great comfort and service. Adults only.
Outstanding all round, which at these prices it needs to be. Adults only.
Secluded seafront hotel, great value.
Restful spot on the seafront.
Splendid out-of-the-way spot above Tektaş beach.
A narrow road winds 14 km from Ölüdeniz, branching off the main highway from Fethiye near the Blue Lagoon. Allow 30 minutes to drive it, dodging potholes. The road continues to Kabak, where it dead-ends.
Read in the guideThe path from the highway and village down the canyon to the beach has been closed as unsafe.
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