Book Cheap Holidays to Fethiye

Summary

Fethiye is an amazing city and district of Mugla Province in the Aegean region of Turkey, situated within a bay, backed by Mount Mendos with many small islands dotted around the area making it a beautifully picturesque holiday destination. So if you're hoping to relax on one of the most naturally beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean then holidays in Fethiye are definitely a great choice for you. Book your perfect Fethiye holiday today at Book-Cheap-Holidays.

Things to do

Fethiye holidays have plenty of things to keep you occupied, stretching out on one of the magnificent beaches is one of the main priorities for many visitors to this area, but there are also lots of places of interest worth visiting. Originally called Telmessos, Fethiye has some amazing history, which includes fascinating sites such as the fortress on the hill overlooking the city, built by the Knights of Rhodes, the Fethiye Tower, the Sarcopaghi, the ancient rock tombs carved in to the cliff faces by the Lycians some of which date back to the 4th century BC, and not forgetting the Fethiye museum. Popular activities include water sports, snorkelling, diving, sailing and for the more daring, Para gliding is a favourite. There are many excursions available, a visit over to Sovalye Island, the Gemiler Islands, Koturumsu and Belcegiz Bay. Ölüdeniz, also called the Blue Lagoon, known as "a paradise that God granted to Earth" is a beach spot that should not be missed with fine white sand, crystal clear water... a true paradise! You can also take a trip over to the nearby Marmaris or for a change of scenery visit the Greek island of Rhodes. Fethiye has a pleasant relaxing nightlife, with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from, there is also a outstanding marina to wander around.

Flights & Accommodation

At Book-Cheap-Holidays you can search for cheap holidays to Fethiye and for a more personal touch, you can create your own ideal getaway by booking your hotels in Fethiye separately from your flights to Fethiye. When going on holiday to Fethiye the nearest destination to fly to is Dalaman Airport (DLM), which is about an hour's transfer time from Fethiye. The duration of flights to Fethiye is about 4 hours.

Quick Facts

• Location; South-eastern Europe/Asia Minor - Turkey
• Capital; Ankara
• Passport and Visa; UK travellers must have a valid passport and can obtain a multiple-entry visa on arrival
• Language; Turkish is the official language but English is widely understood in main tourist areas
• Health; Numerous cases of bird flu have been reported Turkey, visitors are unlikely to be at risk, but are advised to avoid close contact to caged, domestic or wild birds and to make sure that poultry and egg dishes are cooked thoroughly. Also a typhoid vaccine is recommended for all travellers