Fethiye: Looking over the bay and town. The town centre is to the right
This popular tourist town is something of a contrast to the many one restaurant bays in the area. As well as the obligatory souvenir shops, you’ll also find local artists and cartoonists who set up their stalls on the front near the town centre. To sooth your aching muscles, there’s also a Turkish bath.
Culture vultures will find plenty of evidence of the ancient settlement of Telmessos, including tombs cut in to the cliffs overlooking the town and a scattering of other remains around the area.
Most of the modern town was flattened in an earthquake in 1958 so it isn’t the prettiest of places, though spared the high rise developments common in most countries. However the narrow streets and alleys of the centre are interesting to explore.
Fethiye: The tomb of Amyntas from the 4th century BC looks out over Fethiye Bay
Fethiye offers all the facilities you would expect including mini markets, bakeries, butchers, banks with ATM’s, chemists, chandlers, a laundry and a post office. There are a number of restaurants to chose from, and snack bars for those in more of a hurry.
Saklikent: Enjoy the cool airs. There are many tours from Fethiye from April to September
There are a number of travel agents offering jeep safaris, car hire and trips to places like the Saklikent Gorge. (Flotilla clients taking the trip to the carpet factory will often visit Saklikent Gorge en route).
The Gorge is one of the deepest in the world and offers some superb walks as well as more energetic activities such as rafting. There’s also a restaurant serving fresh trout from the adjacent farm.
So whether you’re looking for something to eat, souvenirs for home or just passing a few hours, there’s plenty to see and do in this pleasing holiday town.