AREA GUIDE TURKEY
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FETHIYE Fethiye; ancient name Telmessos, with its cultural wealth, natural beauties and geography, is one of the most popular resorts in Turkey. It is famous for its works of art belonging to Persians, Lycians, Carians and Romans. This charming county is in a bay within Fethiye Gulf where both large and small islands are scattered. The rear of the bay is surrounded by pine forests. The new town of Fethiye is a very Turkish port and trading town on the SW Mediterranean coast. Fethiye balances the attractions of a bustling resort town with the functionality of a working regional centre. Arrival at the bus station may give you the impression that you’ve come to the wrong place with no evidence of the sea, hotels, restaurants or any trappings of the tourist industry but a 5 minute taxi or dolmus ride into town will begin to reveal the place to you in it’s true colours. Fethiye’s strength is in it’s role as a base for exploring the surrounding coastline and countryside. You’ll find a good range of shops, eating places and accommodation and excellent transport services to surrounding attractions. The climate is a Mediterranean climate, which is hot and dry during summers and warm and rainy during winters. Temperature, which is approximately 30 degrees during summer months, is generally over 10 degrees during winter. Sea water temperature never decreases under 16 degrees during each season. |
OLUDENIZ
The 14 kilometre road that leads you to Ölüdeniz from Fethiye is surrounded by pine trees. At the end of the winding road all of sudden a wonderful blue comes before you. This is Belcekız Cove. Once you walk over the long beach you see the incomparable Ölüdeniz lying before you. Ölüdeniz is as if it appears to be enchanting and lies still with no movement in its clear waters. There is nothing of the bottom of the lagoon but white sand. The reflection of the water and the sand bottom give it a turquoise colour. On the surface are the reflections of the green pines and this enriches the impression of the turquoise colour. |
CALIS Situated 5km from Fethiye, it is a small but growing resort which appeals to people who like to combine sun, sand and sea with a bit of local colour. It is set on an inlet protected by 12 islands, forming a natural harbour shared by fishing boats, yachts and water taxis. Its long, un crowded sand and shingle beach is great for children. It’s only a five-minute walk to the shops, where you can buy a range of goods at bargain prices, including T-shirts, jackets, jeans, fake designer labels, watches and jewellery. The larger resort of Fethiye, which boasts a lively Tuesday market, is only 5km away, and dolmuses leave every 10 minutes. Alternatively take the water dolmus between the two. |
UZUMLU Uzumlu is situated fifteen kilometres (20 minutes drive) inland from the bustling harbour town of Fethiye. It is situated in a lush green valley, surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful mountains. Some describe it as being reminiscent of Switzerland, only with sun!. Uzumlu will appeal to people who want a scenic and tranquil setting, whilst having easy access to all the faciities that nearby Fethiye and Calis Beach have to offer. |
HISARONU – OVACIK Situated on a high plateau 4km from the coast and surrounded by stunning mountains, the once sleepy villages of Hisaronu and Ovacik have combined to create a lively resort which has a distinctly British atmosphere. The nearest beaches are the famous lagoon of Oludeniz or the pebble and sand beach of Belcekiz. A dolmus leaves every five or ten minutes. |
KALKAN
This beautiful and sophisticated bougainvillea-covered harbour village is set in a breathtaking landscape in the heart of the old Lycian region. The ancient sites of Xanthos, Letoon, Pinara, Tlos and Patara are all close by, with Kekova, Demre, Myra, Phaselis, Olympos and Aspendos slightly further afield, but all easily accessible. |
KAYAKOY
Kayakoy is just 5 minutes from Hisarönü village, which is on the way to Oludeniz. Only 8 km. far away from Fethiye. |