Fethiye

A relaxed bay with the famous Blue Lagoon, paragliding and Lycian tombs.

Overview

Why go to Fethiye

Fethiye is a friendly base for the coast: Ölüdeniz’s Blue Lagoon, the ghost village of Kayaköy and gulet boat trips. It suits families, couples and outdoor lovers.

BeachFamilyNature & outdoorsCulture & historyFood & drink

Where
Aegean, Turkey
Recommended stay
5–8 nights
Best time to go
May–June and September–October for warm sea and manageable heat.
Approx. daily budget
£40–85 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.

What does Fethiye cost?

Full cost guide
  • Budget traveller£35–50a day
  • Mid-range traveller£75–110a day
  • Luxury traveller£155+a day

Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.

Things To Do

Top picks in Fethiye

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Must See~£3

Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon

Ölüdeniz

A calm, protected turquoise lagoon backed by pine hills, one of Turkey’s most photographed beaches.

  • Suggested time: 5 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Beach lovers

Daily; entrance fee to the nature park

Viewpoints~£60

Babadağ Paragliding

Babadağ

A tandem paraglide from a mountain top, landing on the beach at Ölüdeniz.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • Book ahead
  • Suits: Families · Photographers

Daily; weather dependent

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Hidden Gems~£3

Kayaköy Ghost Village

Kayaköy

A hillside of abandoned Greek houses, left after the 1923 population exchange.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 8:00–19:00

Beaches~£5

Butterfly Valley

Butterfly Valley

A secluded canyon beach reached only by boat, with a waterfall and a small camp.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers

Boats run daily in season

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Hidden Gems

Beyond the checklist

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Hidden Gems~£3

Kayaköy Ghost Village

Kayaköy

A hillside of abandoned Greek houses, left after the 1923 population exchange.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 8:00–19:00

Beaches~£5

Butterfly Valley

Butterfly Valley

A secluded canyon beach reached only by boat, with a waterfall and a small camp.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers

Boats run daily in season

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Day Trips~£6

Saklıkent Gorge

Saklıkent (50 km)

A deep gorge with a cold river to wade through, and trout restaurants beside the water.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families

Daily; hours vary

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Hidden Gems~£3

Lycian Rock Tombs of Fethiye

Fethiye

Tombs carved into the cliff above the town, including the giant Tomb of Amyntas.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 8:00–19:00

Hotels

Best-value hotels in Fethiye

Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.

All 3 hotels
Food & Restaurants

Where to eat

Food guide
  • Fresh trout and fish

    Look for the fish market in the centre

  • Gözleme and ayran

    A simple lunch of stuffed flatbread and yoghurt drink

  • Turkish breakfast

    A big spread of cheese, olives, eggs and jam

A suggested Fethiye itinerary

3 nights Couple

Fethiye · Highlights

Fethiye in 3 nights

A balanced first-visit plan built from our Fethiye picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.

  1. Day 1 · Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon
  2. Day 2 · 12 Islands Boat Trip, Butterfly Valley
  3. Day 3 · Kayaköy Ghost Village, Fethiye Fish Market, Lycian Rock Tombs of Fethiye

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