Things to Do in Fethiye

Fethiye's Lycian rock tombs carved into cliffsides date back to the 4th century BCE and are among the best-preserved examples of ancient Lycian burial architecture in Turkey.

The town was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1957 but was rebuilt, and another significant earthquake struck in 1961, shaping much of its modern infrastructure.

Fethiye Bay is one of the world's top paragliding destinations, with Ölüdeniz's famous Butterfly Lake offering stunning views from 1,969 meters above sea level.

Local specialty Fethiye meze includes fresh seafood, wild greens (horta), and creamy hummus, reflecting both Mediterranean and Aegean culinary traditions.

The Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz gets its striking turquoise colour from freshwater springs mixing with the saltwater Aegean Sea.

Fethiye sits on the site of the ancient Lycian city of Telmessos, which was once famous throughout the ancient world for dream interpretation and oracle readings.