Fethiye, Turkey

Many, going on vacation in Fethiye to Turkey, and do not suspect that people lived here five centuries before our era. Before the powerful earthquakes that occurred in 1857-1957, there was a mass of historical monuments, but after the action of the destructive forces of nature, there was not much left. But, nevertheless, there are enough interesting sights in Fethiye that you can visit, having satisfied the desire to see something new. Let's find out more about this city.

Interesting places

One of the most visited places by tourists in Fethiye is the Valley of Butterflies. This paradise of nature is located along the shoreline of the Belgeeuse Bay, near the slopes of Mount Babadag. There are very quiet and beautiful places, a rich plant world, and, of course, a huge number of butterflies. If you take a walk a bit, you can walk down the path to the local waterfall to make beautiful pictures.

One of the most interesting excursions that are organized from Fethiye is a visit to the ruins of the ancient city of Xanth. There is always a large number of people who are interested in the history of the ancient world. In Xanthus, there is an impressive number of interesting historical monuments, and from here you can see magnificent views of natural landscapes.

Resting in the resort of Fethiye in Turkey, it is impossible not to visit Kadiyanda. This ancient city belongs to the Lycian culture. It was built approximately five centuries before our era. This place was opened for a visit just recently, because there were excavations. Majestic buildings carved right in the bowels of the rocks, fascinate and make you wonder how ancient people built such large-scale buildings.

Resorts

Luxury hotels in Fethiye have their own beach areas, but there are usually very crowded, so many seek to go to quieter places to relax. Near the bay Oludeniz just one of them is located. If you drive 10 kilometers from the resort, you will enter the Blue Lagoon. It is a nature reserve, but nobody forbids swimming in the waters of the lagoon. The composition of the water in the Blue Lagoon is similar to that of the Dead Sea. It is believed that bathing in it has a positive effect on the human body. And this place is a paradise for kite surfers. Here is one of the best sandy beaches in Fethiye.

Beach Calis is located just five kilometers from Fethiye. Just look at Calis amazes imagination: what nevertheless pure sea in the vicinity of Fethiye! The local beach stretches for as long as four kilometers. The infrastructure here is magnificent. It is able to satisfy all the requirements of holidaymakers. In Fethiye a lot of water activities, snack bars, bars and shops, so here you can have a great time, alone or with the children.

For connoisseurs of beaches surrounded by natural greenery, the beach called Kyuchyk Kargy will be very interesting. In its vicinity grows a dense grove of coniferous trees, which makes the air in the area curative. Küçük Kargy is located a little farther from Fethiye than the rest of the beaches (about 20 kilometers), but it's definitely worth it to come here. This place is still very remarkable excellent quality of service and an abundance of diverse entertainment.

Description of the resort Fethiye can continue indefinitely, because in addition to the major beaches, there is a lot of wild, free. If you hire a guide from the local, he will show the best places where you can relax on the wide and long coast of the Aegean Sea in complete seclusion. We assure you, the beauty of this paradise corner of Turkey will forever remain in your heart!