Fethiye
Where Paragliders Soar Over the Blue Lagoon
The Region in 60 Seconds
Fethiye understanding
Fethiye is adventure and relaxation in perfect balance. The world-famous Blue Lagoon of Ölüdeniz, paragliding from the 1,969m Babadağ, the mystical Saklıkent Gorge, and Butterfly Valley – dreams come true here. Add a lively harbor, the famous fish market, and Lycian rock tombs directly above town. Fethiye is the gateway to the Turkish Aegean and one of the most beautiful places in the country.
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Weather & Water Temperature
The best time for your visit
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 14° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 26° | 31° | 34° | 34° | 30° | 25° | 19° | 15° |
| Water °C | 17° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Sun (h/day) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
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Tours from Fethiye
Organized by us, experienced by you
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Must-See
8 places you must see
Dream Beach
Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon)
One of the most photographed bays in the world! Turquoise water framed by forested mountains. The protected lagoon is a nature reserve – calm, warm, surreally beautiful.
Adventure
Paragliding Babadağ
The world's best tandem paragliding spot! Soar from 1,969m Babadağ over the Blue Lagoon. 30-45 minute flight, landing right on the beach. Unforgettable!
Natural Wonder
Saklıkent Gorge
18 km long, up to 300m deep gorge – the longest in Turkey! Wade through ice-cold water, climb over rocks, discover waterfalls. Spectacular nature experience.
Hidden Paradise
Butterfly Valley
Bay accessible only by boat with waterfall and hundreds of butterfly species. Alternative vibes, camping, yoga, digital detox. A place like from a movie.
Lycian Culture
Amintas Rock Tombs
Monumental Lycian tombs directly above town. The Amintas tomb is particularly impressive – a temple carved into rock. 2,400 years of history!
Ghost Town
Kayaköy (Ghost Town)
Abandoned Greek town with over 500 ruined houses. Uninhabited since 1923 after population exchange. UNESCO World Heritage of international friendship.
Boat Tour
12 Islands Tour
Classic day tour to the most beautiful bays and islands of Fethiye Bay. Swimming, snorkeling, lunch on board, sunbathing on deck.
Old Town
Fethiye Old Town & Fish Market
Lively center with the famous fish market – choose your fish, surrounding restaurants prepare it! Plus bazaar alleys, bars, and harbor promenade.
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Beaches
Honestly reviewed
Ölüdeniz (Blaue Lagune)
15 km südlich
Perfect for: Alle, Paragliding
THE icon of the Turkish coast! Protected lagoon with warm, turquoise water. Framed by mountains, landing spot for paragliders. Unique worldwide.
Lagune 150₺
Butterfly Valley
Nur per Boot
Perfect for: Backpacker, Natur
Hidden bay only accessible by boat. Waterfall, butterflies, alternative community. Camping and eco-bungalows.
Boot ab 100₺
Çalış Beach
5 km nördlich
Perfect for: Langzeiturlauber, Familien
Long pebble beach with promenade, bars, and restaurants. Famous for spectacular sunsets. Popular spot for long-term visitors.
Kostenlos
Kabak Beach
30 km südlich
Perfect for: Yoga, Digital Detox
Remote bay at the end of a dirt road. Eco-camps, yoga retreats, absolute peace. For dropouts and nature lovers.
Kostenlos
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Shopping
Where to buy, what to buy, how to bargain
Fethiye's fish market is unique – buy fish at the market, surrounding restaurants prepare it! Paspatur bazaar offers crafts and souvenirs, Tuesday market has fresh produce and clothing at local prices.
Fischmarkt (Balık Pazarı)
Frischer Fisch, Meze, Restaurants
Altstadt
Go in the evening! Buy fish, choose restaurant, pay preparation fee. Unique experience.
Paspatur Çarşı
Souvenirs, Kunsthandwerk, Antiquitäten
Altstadt
Winding alleys with jewelry, ceramics, carpets, antiques. Haggling allowed!
Dienstagmarkt
Obst, Gemüse, Kleidung, Haushalt
Marktplatz
Every Tuesday! Huge market with everything. Come early, bring cash.
Erasta Shopping Center
Marken, Kino, Food Court
Zentrum
Modern mall for air conditioning and brands. Cinema, food court, supermarket.
Haggling like a pro
No haggling in shopping malls, supermarkets and restaurants. Only at bazaars and small shops.
What to buy – and what not
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Practical Info
Everything you need to know on site
Getting Around
Money & Payment
- Currency: Turkish Lira (₺). Exchange rate fluctuates – check daily!
- Credit cards work almost everywhere (Visa, Mastercard). Amex rare.
- ATMs (Bankamatik) everywhere. Always withdraw in Lira, never in Euro!
- Exchange offices (Döviz) have better rates than hotels or airport.
- Tipping: Restaurant 10%, taxi round up, hotel 20-50₺ per day.
Safety
- Antalya is very safe for tourists. Normal caution as everywhere.
- Kaleiçi well-lit and lively at night.
- Watch out for pickpockets in crowds.
- Taximeter fraud most common tourist annoyance – always insist!
- Don't drink tap water. Bottles are cheap (5-10₺).
SIM Card & Internet
Turkish SIM at Turkcell, Vodafone or Türk Telekom. Shops at airport or in town. Bring passport! Tourist package approx. 300-500₺ for 20GB. Or: buy eSIM before departure (Airalo, Holafly).
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Turkish for Tourists
Few words, big impact
Turks love it when you try a few words of their language. Perfect pronunciation doesn't matter – it's the effort that counts!
Basics
At the Restaurant
Shopping
On the Go
Emergency
Numbers
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In Emergency
Save these numbers – just in case
Hospitals
Fethiye Devlet Hastanesi
Public Hospital
Fethiye Zentrum
Largest hospital in the region. Emergency 24/7, all departments.
Özel Letoon Hospital
Private Hospital
Fethiye
Modern private clinic with international standards. English and German.
Ölüdeniz Medical Center
Medical Center
Ölüdeniz
Small clinic in Ölüdeniz for first aid. Convenient for tourists.
Pharmacies (Eczane)
Green cross = pharmacy. Many medicines available without prescription. Nights/Sundays: "Nöbetçi Eczane" (on-duty pharmacy) – list posted at every pharmacy.
Germany
Deutsches Honorarkonsulat Antalya
Güllük Cad. 18, Antalya
Phone: +90 242 314 1101
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