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FETHIYE
Fethiye is located in South—West Mediterranean Turkey, connected to
all other cities by three highways and reached very easily. Dalaman
International Airport is as close as 50 km. to the town centre.
During the tourist season one can find many flights from major
European cities to Fethiye besides the domestic flights throughout
the year by Turkish Airlines. Additionally Antalya Airport, three
–hour drive to Fethiye, is another departure point.
Fethiye seaport with its sheltered natural structure is an important
stop for yachtsmen. A new modern marina project will be realised
soon for a large number of yachts with all facilities on the other
end at the bay.
Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and warm, wet winters
prevails in the region temperatures are approximately 30°C in
summers and usually not less than 12°C in winters. Seawater
temperature is hardly below 17°C all year round.
In Fethiye, with its abundance and fertile land, agriculture is of
major prominence. Therefore whilst in other holiday resorts it
becomes quiet at end of the season, life in Fethiye flows on
throughout the 12 months.
The climatic conditions permit almost all kinds of vegetables and
fruit to be cultivated. The special nature of contact between the
producer and the consumer may be witnessed in the town market, is
most fascinating on Tuesdays. Life at the market and the shops are
located around starts early in the morning and gives opportunities
to locals and tourists during the daytime. Souvenir shops are
located around the Turkish bath and the old Mosque. During the peak
season one can buy leather-goods, carpets, rugs, jewellery and the
other souvenirs as well as Turkish fashion cloths from these shops
which stay open until the late hours. When you walk around, have a
break at one of “Paspatur” Cafes for a cup of
Turkish coffee or apple tea, it will keep you relax and keep your
mind on Fethiye as “the shining
light of eco—world, worth discovering”
ÖLÜDENİZ—BELCEKIZ:
Ölüdeniz Lagoon and Belcekız beach are are known as “Blue Paradise”
in the world. Colourful holiday complexes with lush gardens,
camp—sites and hotels provide a large capacity of accommodation for
tourists. “World Heritage” Babadağ hugs the area with its floral
richness. After half an hour driving to the summit of Babadağ, you
can have an opportunity to fly single or tandem, do paragliding and
land softly on Belcekız Beach. Babadağ and Belcekız is
becoming
a centre for paragliders .
OVACIK
VILLAGE:
Ovacık resort is located 4 km. from Ölüdeniz on the way to Fethiye.
Cool breezes and common Fine Mountain & forest view caress its
hotels and holiday villages.
HİSARÖNÜ VILLAGE:
Hisarönü Resort is next to Ovacık Resort in the area. Hotels,
restaurants, bars, shopping centres and the other activities
describe a very colourful life for tourists. Easy transportation to
Fethiye and Ölüdeniz from Hisarönü & Ovacık is provided by
dolmuş, which takes 5 min. to
Ölüdeniz
and 20 min. to Fethiye centres.
ÇALIŞ:
Çalis, which is one of the most striking residential and
recreational centers in the region, is situated 5 km. North of
Fethiye. With its kilometers of beach and cool evenings in the heat
of the summer, Çalis is especially noted for its unique sun-sets.
Further down from Çalis, Kargı, with its beautiful beach and the
incense trees, is a newly developing site with a number of hotels
and holiday villages.
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