Fethiye is one of the most popular resorts due to its extreme loveliness. Set on a wide bay, strewn with many islands, its ideal to start a boat cruise from Fethiye.
Fethiye is 135 km southwest of Marmaris and has an outstanding and busy marina.
The ancient name of the city is Telmessos and you will see a fortress on the hill overlooking the city which was built by Knights of Rhodes. Fethiye is known for its rock tombs carved into cliffs by the Lycians.
These are elaborately carved and an especially remarkable, one is the tomb of Amnytas dating from the 4th century BC built in Doric architectural style. Other historical places in the city are the Sarcopaghi and the Fethiye Tower.
Around Fethiye, there are important ancient cities of the Lycians. To the southeast of Fethiye lies Xanthos, an important capital of Lycians. Its setting is naturally adorned while Letoon, close to Xanthos, is also interesting.
Letoon was a cult center during the Lycian period and remains can be seen of temples. Beside Oludeniz, Patara, Pinara, and Tlos are other significant sites to visit.
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