Fethiye is a district connected to Muğla Province set in the western side of the Mediterranean Region. Its surface area is 3.059 km². It has the widest surface area including the whole Muğla province in comparison. Fethiye is a district connected to Muğla Province, formerly named as Megri. Megri name was given with a council decision in 1914.
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The name was then changed as Fethiye as a dedication to the memory of the Turkish air martyr, Teyyareci Fethi Bey. Fethiye has been a significant settlement since the very old ancient times. Fethiye was called as TELEBEHI which means land of lights. The district was a very important harbour city of Lycia, the leading civilization amongst all other Anatolian civilizations. Its name was Telmessos the land of lights in this period. Fethiye used this name for a long time in ancient times. The rock tombs, sarcophagus, the castle and theatre featuring the unique Lycian style remaining from the ancient Telmessos, glamorize Fethiye with all their splendour.
Fethiye is set in the southwest of Turkey by the coast where the Mediterranean meets the Agean sea, at 50 km to the international Dalaman Airport. Its natural harbour and marina offers all the facilities for those preferring voyage and yachters. (Ece saray, Yes Marina, Fethiye Council marina) Göcek marinas and bays, situated at 35km distance to Fethiye, are lately the most visited haunts by the Mediterranean yachters.fethiye rent a car
It is neighbour to Antalya Province in the east and southeast, to the western Mediterranean sea in the south and southwest, to Dalaman district in the northwest and Denizli and Burdur Districts in the north. Fethiye district, including the ancient Telmessos within its boundaries, is located in the east of Fethiye gulf and in the southwest of Fethiye plateau. The coastal road coming via İzmir-Muğla to Antalya passes at 1km east of the district. It is 130 km to the central province through this road. Fethiye is linked to all the cities in Turkey through this three connected highways Muğla, Antalya and Burdur. dalaman airport rent a car
Its distance to the other province and districts; ıt is 55km to Dalaman Airport, 4 km to Ölüdeniz, 35 km to Saklıkent, 35 km to Göcek, 60 km toFethiye PEGASUS RENT A CAR Patara, 120 km to Muğla, 20 km to Antalya Airport, 85 km to Kaş, 65 km to Kalkan, 310 km to Kuşadası, 200 km to Denizli Pamukkale, 238 km to Bodrum, 360 km to İzmir, 650 km to Ankara and 800 km to İstanbul. dalaman airport car hire
Fethiye has had many major earthquakes. Almost all the city was destroyed by the earthquakes happened in 1856 and 1957. Fethiye, which had been re-built, now features a modern harbour and marina. Agriculture is another source of income for Fethiye covered with many fertile and rich lands. So in contrary to the other tourism spots around, life in Fethiye goes active even after the summer season ends. fethiye rent a car
Fethiye has a typical mediterranean climate. The average temperature in summer is 30° C. And in winter, some days of which are rainy, this value goes down to 12° C. The sea temperature in winter does not fall below 17° C.
PEGASUS RENT A CAR Words fail to describe the beauty of Fethiye. If you are a nature-addict and can it wait to discover new horizons in your life, Fethiye will be a perfect choice for you. Its bays, each with a unique beauty , beaches, sands, warm climate and fertile lands , green pine forests covering Taurus mountains in this natural heaven are awaiting for your visit. Your holiday in this land of lights will turn into a rhapsody and you will witness the colourful harmony of history, culture and natural beauty. fethiye car hire
The King Amynthas Tomb, considered the symbol of Fethiye, attracts your eyes with its fascinating view on the slopes of the hill surrounding the city. This tomb with an Antis- planned temple facade was built in remembrance of the King Amynthas who is believed to be the ruler of Telmessos City in 4th century Hellenistic period..
The first thing coming to the mind about Fethiye, is Ölüdeniz. Lately Saklıkent has also been accompanying this natural wonder appearing on the promotional advertisements. The transportation to Saklıkent is provided by minibus and special vehicles in Fethiye via Fethiye-Kaş highway and the access into the canyon is through a drawbridge between the rock formations resembling high walls. dalaman economy car hire
There are many Lycian type sarcophagi around Fethiye. Some of them display inscriptions in Lycian language. The Teke Peninsula liying between Fethiye and Antalya was known as Lycian in ancient times. The Lycian, among native people of Anatolia, is defined as a seafarer nation in famous Illiad by Homeros and in the first written agreement of the history which ended Kadeş war. dalaman pegasus rent a car
Telmesssos ancient theatre is situated immediately behind the commercial quay, in the centre of Fethiye. Fethiye museum, composed of archeology and ethnography sections is in a central location of the town. The museum displays works remaining from the early Lycian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods besides samples of typical handcrafts of the local culture.
Fethiye, with its unmatchable beach Ölüdeniz, is one of the best tourism spots of Turkey. Ölüdeniz offers many touristic attractions. It has unique choices for diving like Af Kule (Af Tower) Monastery, natural wonders like the Blue Cave, famous bays like Butterfly valley, Babadaş for paragliders, Kabak bay with an untouched nature and many more.... Ölüdeniz, is only one of the many other beaches around Fethiye, each with a unique beauty; Belcekız İztuzu Beach (Dalyan), Patara.
Only a few days will not to be enough to sight see all around Fethiye. Fethiye offers all the choices for a holiday.; history, culture, beach, water sports, Ölüdeniz Babadağ as the ideal paragliding spot of Turkey, the most fascinating recreation areas, ruins, best bays and shopping facilities.
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