Fethiye is located in South West Mediterranean coast of Turkey with a 55 km distance to Dalaman International Airport and by three highways Fethiye connects all other cities and reached very easily which makes Fethiye one of the most popular holiday resorts besides its cultural wealth, natural beauty and geography. A holiday in Fethiye won’t be complete without visiting surrounding areas. Fethiye offers plenty of scopes for car hire touring.
The best part of hiring a car is to go anywhere and anytime you want that not depending on a group, you can arrange a trip plan during your stay. Around Fethiye there are important ancient cities of the Lycians where you should visit. These are Xanthos, an important capital in Lycians at Kınık village( X km from Fethiye), Letoon in Kumluova ( 55 km) where is close to Xanthos and famous with the temples dedicated to Leto, Artemis and Apollo, Patara Beach in Ovagelmiş ( X km), Pınara in Kavadere (55 km), Cadianda in Yeşil Üzümlü ( 25 km)
Here are some other places not to be missed in Fethiye. To start with, Çalış is 5 km away from Fethiye centre and famous for its 4 km long beach hosting the protected caretta carettas and home of different bird species. If you are looking for an active day Çalış is favourable for water sports, especially windsurf and kite board and enjoy the sun, beach and sea. Yet another option is to watching the amazing sunset that you will never see somewhere else and there are plenty restaurants and bars for a special evening. It takes only 10 minutes by your car back to Fethiye centre.
Another location you should absolutely visit is Kayaköy (Kaya Village) where is totally a unique place not to be missed situating 12 km from Fethiye. Ghost Town (or Levissi as it was known then) is an abounded town after Ottoman Christians had to leave with the population exchange. There are more than 2000 buildings now fall to be ruins. On the other side, if you like the idea of nature living a quiet pace of life for sure you will find it here. A day trip is certainly recommended that you can see around and to relieve the tiredness of the day you can go to Gemiler Bay for cooling down, swimming and resting where is X km close to Kayaköy.
Fethiye is also filled with more adventurous facilities in an ambiance of restful environment and stunning scenery. Ölüdeniz located 14 km away from Fethiye is one of the most popular holiday resorts and ideal spot in the world with a 3-km-long sandy beach and crystal clear water in a restful atmosphere. Famous as a symbol of Ölüdeniz and all of Turkey, the Blue Lagoon draws too many visitors each year to its worth seeing, spectacular shores. Besides Ölüdeniz becomes the home town of sport facilities such as paragliding and water sports, as well as a lively nightlife with terrace restaurants and bars without any hustle bustle. Those who want to party till late can go to Hisarönü for an active nightlife, 4 km away from Ölüdeniz. In addition with a car hire day trip you should visit Faralya located above Butterfly Valley and Kabak Bay to experience the fantastic view.
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