Treat your loved ones to something extra special this year as everyone loves their holidays to Turkey and enjoy a relaxing time with your family in this truly stunning country. There are plenty of beautiful places that you can visit here in Turkey, one of which is Fethiye. This city is a perfect holiday destination for both families and couples who are looking for the perfect relaxing vacation. The amazing cityscape and breathtaking scenery will surely leave you in awe. Read the rest of our website to discover a lot more about this wonderful city in Turkey.

Fethiye is a city and district of MuÄŸla Province in the Aegean region of Turkey. Modern Fethiye is located on the site of the ancient city of Telmessos, the ruins of which can be seen in the city. In 1934, the city was renamed 'Fethiye' in honor of Fethi Bey, one of the first pilots of the Ottoman Air Force, killed on an early mission. Fethiye is 135 kilometers or 84 miles southwest of Marmaris and has an excellent marina. Telmessos was the most important city of Lycia, with a recorded history starting in the 5th century BC. A Lycian legend explains the source of the name Telmessos as being that the God Apollo fell in love with the youngest daughter of the King of Phoenicia named Agenor. So he disguised himself as a small dog and gained the love of the shy, withdrawn daughter. After he reappeared as a handsome man, they have a son, whom they name 'Telmessos'.

The city became part of the Persian Empire after the invasion of the Persian King Harpagos in 547 BC, along with other Lycian and Carian cities. Telmessos then joined the Attic-Delos Union established in the mid-fifth century BC. Although it later left the union and became an independent city, Telmessos continued its relations with the union until the 4th century BC.

By the 10th century, it came to be called Makri - the same name as that of the island at the entrance to the harbor. It became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1424. The Greeks deported from the area under the terms of the 1923 exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey founded a town called Nea Makri (New Makri) in Greece.

Fethiye is one of Turkey's well-known tourist centers and is especially popular during the summer season. In the last ten years Fethiye has become a magnet for British citizens. Apart from its climate and natural beauty, the British are attracted by its less expensive lifestyle and the hospitality of the local people. Fethiye-Öludeniz was chosen as the best tourism center in the world by The Times and The Guardian newspapers in 2007. Over 7,000 British citizens permanently live in Fethiye, while over 600,000 British tourists visit the town every summer.

From the top of the wild Taurus Mountains to the deep clear blue of the Mediterranean Sea sitting on the hillside of Mount Mendos, Fethiye is amid the most spectacular scenery anywhere on Earth. Nestled at the edge of pine forest consisting of Silver Fir, Scotch Fir, and Norweigan Spruce, as well as olives, ambers, acacia, plane trees among many other species.

To the west of Fethiyes town center, Karagoz is a quiet suburb of villas and apartments overlooking the new marina - while in the other direction the resort area of Calis offers beachfront apartments with wonderful views across the Gulf of Fethiye.

Belcegiz - Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) is a very spectacular place with 3 kilometers of natural beach and clear crystal blue waters. Not far away are the Gemiler Islands with Byzantine ruins amid their pine trees. At Koturumsu you can get to only by boat, but once there you'll find waterfalls and valleys where thousands of brilliantly colored butterflies fly in the pine forest bordering an exquisite beach. Some of the other noteworthy attractions are Katranci Bay, Gunluk Bay, Oyuktepe, and Göcek with its beautiful harbor and world-class marinas. If you are a fan of paragliding you can do so from Baba Mountain and experience magnificent views of the coast and this beautiful beach lagoon.

Within a short drive is Dalaman International Airport and Fethiye also has a great public transportation system with minibus and boat services from the center of town to the various suburbs. There are also regular bus services to the local beaches, such as Oludeniz, as well as the interesting historical sites of the Xanthos Valley. The town's private hospital is one of the best in the region with the latest equipment and many English-speaking staff.

The Fethiye Museum, which has a treasure in ancient and recently acquired artifacts testifies to the successive chain of civilizations that have existed in the Fethiye area, starting with the ancient Lycian League.

Turkish Gulets are traditional wooden sailing boats. You'll find them docked along the waterfront promenade, which is dotted with waterside cafes and many delightful seafood restaurants. Fethiye is the starting point of the Lycian Way, a 500-km (311-mile) footpath through the rugged mountains of the Tekke Peninsula to Antalya. For about the last 2400 years earthquakes have destroyed much of the ancient city and have left only a few Lycian stone sarcophagi, along with the impressive Tomb of Amyntas carved into the sheer rock cliff high above the town.