An adorable little seaside port, Fethiye is a nice destination to head for on the Mediterranean coast if you want to spend a little time taking things easy and relaxing.
Located on the Mediterranean coast, this charming port city is highly appreciated by western holiday makers. Less "bling-bling” than Bodrum, Fethiye is perfect for a few days of rest.
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Don't forget your beach bag, Fethiye is particularly popular for its waterfront.
Timothée D.
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An adorable little seaside port, Fethiye is a nice destination to head for on the Mediterranean coast if you want to spend a little time taking things easy and relaxing.
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A few kilometers away lies the ghost town of Kayaköy, with its thousands of abandoned stone houses. These were left intact as a reminder of the population exchange that took place between Turkey and Greece.
Anonymous
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Fethiye is a coastal resort in southeast Turkey offering a flavor of the Orient combined with a touch of the West: a perfect mixture, and one that attracts Europeans in large numbers.
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I really liked the pedestrian street along the seafront, with all its little cafes, restaurants and tea salons. The tea in Turkey, by the way, is delicious, especially the apple variety – a local specialty.
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