WELCOME FETHIYE AREA

Fethiye is a charming market & harbour town near the resorts of Hisaronu & Oludeniz. Surrounded by mountains on one side & the sea the other, this picturesque town dates back to the 6th Century BC, when it was a thriving Lycian city known as Telmessos( Land of Light ). There are rock tombs carved into the mountain side & sarcophagi dating from this period & also the remains of a castle built later by the Knights of St John. New discoveries in Fethiye are being unearthed such as the amphitheatre near the marina.

The main town was rebuilt in the 1950's after an earthquake flattened the town leaving only a mosque & the old Turkish bath ( Hamam ) still standing. Fethiye is not purpose built for tourism & has lots of Turkish restaurants & bars as well as an indoor market & shops aplenty. it has a real Turkish feel about it.

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Calis

Calis ( pronounced chalish ) has been a popular seasside resort for many years. Though the beach is shingle there is always a breeze so even the hottest days are pleasant. Located just a short bus ride from the local harbour town of Fethiye Calis makes a good base from which to explore the many nearby sites of interest.

Most of the hotels have sea views & there are all types of accomodation to suit all budgets. The long promenade (closed to traffic) running the length of the beach is perfect for a sunset stroll & the many bars & restaurants offer a wide variety of both European & Turkish fare.

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Gocek

Gocek is placed in the west side and the deepest point of the gulf of the Fethiye. Gocek village is surrounded with beautiful and tranquil pine trees looking over the magnificent 12 islands. The islands take place as a shelter for Gocek Bay and make it a natural harbor. The village has a sublime confluence of rural tranquility and contemporary comfort. it is a haven in the earth which green and blue embraced each other generously.

Gocek gulf is a center point for yachting. The seafront is lined with bars and restaurants. You can also find antique and craft shops in the small market area of Gocek. Since 1988 Gocek Gulf is under the scope of "Private Environment Protection".

It is possible to swim in the small beach of the village. You can also take a trip to one of the beaches nearby or a boat to one of the lovely islands in the bay. You can easily go to other parts of the coast, Fethiye or Dalyan where you can have mud bath. You can visit the ancient sites of Letoon, Patara, Xanthos and Saklikent.

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Hisaronu

If you hear about Turkey, you will also have information about Oludeniz. Oludeniz is one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world. Closed to the waves of the high seas, the water hardly stirs there. On the way to Oludeniz, there are attractive districts covered with pine trees, at distance of 6 kilometres from Fethiye. One of them is Hisaronu.Hisaronu can be reached by road leading to the Oludeniz to the right just after Ovacik.

In Ovacik and Hisaronu there are numerous hotels, boarding houses and holiday villages. Hisaronu is an ideal spot for those seeking to spend holiday in nature among the pine trees, close to the sea. There are regular minibus services from Fethiye to Hisaronu. From Hisaronu, you can easily reach to Kayakoy, Belcegiz Kidrak in Oludeniz. And also the the other beautiful places of Fethiye like; Cadianda, Sidyma, Saklikent, Xanthos, Patara, Tlos etc.

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Oludeniz

The famous resort of Olü Deniz is made up of three areas : Oludeniz ( at sea level), Hisaronu (the lively resort in the mountains) & Ovacik (a quiet area near Hisaronu ). Each offers something different.. Home to one of the most famous beaches in the world - with clear, still waters the lagoon is perfect for families - there is however , more to Olü Deniz...

There are many cafes, bars , restaurants & shops. Waterskiing, parascending & also paragliding centres are based here too. The main beach is coarse sand / shingle mix & while the lagoon is pebbly some sandy areas are located on one side. it will be up to 5 °C hotter than Hisaronu, so if you are a real sun worshipper & still want varied nightlife ( Hisaronu is 10 mins ride away ) Olüdeniz is for you!

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Ovacik

Situated on a high plateau 4km from the coast and surrounded by stunning mountains, the once sleepy villages of Hisaronu and Ovaçik have combined to create a lively resort which has a distinctly British atmosphere. The nearest beaches are the famous lagoon of Olü Deniz or the pebble and sand beach of Belcekiz. A dolmus leaves every five or ten minutes.

The village is full of bars, restaurants and shops. This is certainly the place to haggle for any imitation designer gear. The cool mountain air can be quite a relief after a day in the sun and there is plenty to do in the evening.

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