Fethiye

9 places, 1 of them free. A relaxed bay with the famous Blue Lagoon, paragliding and Lycian tombs.

9 places

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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Day Trips~£25

12 Islands Boat Trip

Fethiye Bay

A relaxed day cruise stopping to swim at bays and islands around Fethiye.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families · Couples

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

Shopping & MarketsFree

Fethiye Fish Market

Fethiye

Choose your fish at the market and have it cooked at a neighbouring restaurant.

  • Suggested time: 1h 15m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Food lovers

Daily; livelier in the evening