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District of Muğla Province, Turkey
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Fethiye is a resort town in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast of Türkiye. It's very much on the international tourist circuit, although nowadays somewhat overshadowed by Ölüdeniz just south. It has ancient sarcophaguses - tombs - in its streets, rock tombs staring down from its cliffs, and an abandoned "ghost village" nearby, but plenty of facilities for the living.
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This is the one in all the brochures, the centrepiece of the group of tombs carved into the cliffs south side of town, the main remnants of ancient Telmessos. It was built around 350 BC for the Lycian noble Amyntas son of Hermagios (not to be confused with Amyntas of Macedon a century earlier). You can see the exterior well enough from outside the paying area, but it's worth going in. Evening has the best city views.
Deservedly popular mid-town restaurant with good menu selection, worth the higher prices. Upstairs is cushion / floor seating, downstairs has conventional tables inside and outside.
Reliable place in the bazaar.
Good choice in the north beach area.
Basic hotel near the bus station.
Very central by the marina but small rooms and tired facilities. Limited parking.
Comfy hotel next to the marina, a bit tired and pricy for what you get.
Stylish spacious hotel on the headland west of town, with water taxi to the centre.
Resort hotel in a bosky private bay, with water sports.
Plush inclusive beach hotel, great reviews for comfort, service and dining.
Comfy inclusive hotel on the beach 13 km north of town.
By bus
Buses from Istanbul (several terminals) take 14 hours and may also stop at Gebze, Bursa, Izmir, Muğla and Dalaman. They run hourly round the clock and in 2023 the adult single fare is 800 TL.
By road
From Istanbul follow O-7 and O-5 (toll) south to Izmir, D550 through Aydin and Muğla, then D400 into Fethiye.
By boat
Sky Marine Ferries sail Apr-Oct daily to Rhodes, taking 1 hr 45 minutes.
Dolmuş minibuses run throughout town; routes you might use are west to Karagözler, north to Çalış, and south to Ölüdeniz. They run frequently until around 23:00.
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