Location: Fethiye
Top Things to do in Fethiye
Things to do in Fethiye, Turkish Aegean Coast: The Best Ancient Ruins
Fethiye (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈfethije]) is a city and district of Muğla Province in the Aegean region of Turkey with about 147,000 inhabitants (2016).
Restaurants in Fethiye
1. Pinara Antique City
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4.5 based on 145 reviews
The settlement of Pinara was one of the principal cities of Lycia and existed as early as the 5th century BC. The site is in untouched mountain setting and offers stunning view of the Xanthos valley.
2. Tlos
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4.5 based on 794 reviews
Reviewed By jeannine20657 - Pershore, United Kingdom
This ancient site was an important town which originally belonged to the Lycian people. Like all important sites, it had a chequered history, subsequently belonging to the Greeks, the Romans and even an Ottoman overlord. The archaeologists excavate here each summer finding more and more treasures, many of which are safely displayed in the museum in Fethiye. There are an impressive number of rock tombs, some Roman and some earlier Lycian ones which are as old as the pyramids. Tucked away and very difficult to access, is the largest and most impressive tomb, belonging to a Lycian priest, the walls are carved with animals and Pegasus. Also on the site is a Roman stadium and very impressive amphitheatre which are currently closed to the public because of the excavations. The climb up to the Fortress is indeed strenuous but the views from the top give a glimpse into why this was an important site - you can see literally miles and miles in all directions! Well worth a visit!!
3. Ancient Rock Tombes
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4.5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By 297peterw297 - Banstead, United Kingdom
A stunning place to visit and so conveniently close to the town. The rock tombs are spectacular, as is the amphitheatre, and an absolute must to visit. Well worth the few lira entrance fee. Not to be missed.
4. Af Tower
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By guzadog - Ottawa, Canada
We actually ended up going twice to try and find Af Kule as it really wasn't obvious how to find it. It's well worth it when you do and not that hard to get to! Off of the main road, when you see the sign to turn to Af Kule, turn right onto the road but make sure you continue essentially straight on what looks like a logging road (do not turn right towards the camping area - we made that mistake the first time as the sign was pointing that way as it's not longer sitting properly on a tree!). So follow a brown (in summer) and fairly new looking logging type road. You can drive as far as you can (we have all wheel drive on our car and it was fine but a smaller car may have some issues, particularly if there is rain). The road ends at a fairly obvious spot (when we went in August -there was someone staying there complete with caravan, puppy and various chickens). Park your car and then follow the fairly obvious path towards Af Kule. At one point, there is a fork in the road - make sure you go right (when we went, someone had helpful put some stones marking the path and pointing right). Keep on walking. It is about 15-20 minutes from where you park where you will find yourself in front of a sign (with yellow arrows) that points to Kayakoy (in two directions) and Darbogaz. From here you need to head DOWN the cliff/hill (towards the sea) . Honestly, this isn't at all obvious and it can take as long as ten minutes to walk down the cliff/hill until you see Af Kule. We went down not far enough the first time, then in the other direction (which is a lovely part of the Lycian way but not what we were looking for), etc. ... but came back, stubbornly, the next day to find it and were successful! You can also walk here I'm sure from Kayakoy and from parts of the Lycian way trail (hence the yellow sign-posts). There is no water / amenities of any kind so make sure you bring anything you may need. If you drive, and find it right away, you may only need water. It looks like a nice place to stop and have a picnic. We went in August so the trail was dry but also slippery (and perhaps not best suited to those with any vertigo). Good hiking shoes or runners are a must. This is an amazing but small site and well worth a visit. The views were amazing!
