One is at a los for words to describe to beauty of
Fethiye . If you are incurably addicated to
exploring new horizons and are a lover of nature,this
is the destination for you … What is it that makes
these shores so delightfully indented with
innumerable coves and the unbelieveable beauty of
nature.What makes it so alluring ? Perhaps it is a
bit of everything , who knows ?
To wander through the bays of Fethiye is an
adventure,an exuberance,a spring of joy.While
passing from one to another,the grandeur that
spreads out before your eyes is enhanced by the
silhouettes of tiny islands,which lead you astray.
Fethiye is located in South-West Mediterranean
Turkey,conected 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.
The whole region excluding Fethiye and Eţen lowlands
is covered with high mountains forming the
southwestern spurs of the Taurus Range.These
mountains exceeding 2000 meters extend the coastline.On
a sunny winter day it is a real pleasure to view the
pines and snow decorated peaks interwined with the
blue sky.Besides the refreshing woody slopes with
thyme,sage,laurel and pine trees the exceptional
incense forest is another peculiarity of the
Fethiye region.Covering a 100-hectare area the
incense forest is an ideal campsite and a picnic
area.Balsam obtained from incense trees has
pharmaceutical and cosmetic value and it is also
used as a fumigate in mosques and churches.
Mediterranean climate with hot,dry summers and warm
wet winters prevails in the region temperatures are
approximately 30 oC in summers and usually not less
than 12oC in winters. Seawater temperature is hardly
below 17oC all year round.
In Fethiye.with its abudance 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.
Such farming for vegetables an industrial plants as
cotton,sesame,tobacco,and aniseed are the major
agricultural income sources.Yearly about 250.000
tons of tomatoes are produced and exported.In bee-keeping
and honey production,the potential is on a large
scale.Furthermore,there is large supply of Chromium
ore and Fethiye is an important export part of this
mineral in Turkey.
The climaticconditions 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 opportinities 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 thr 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 .
