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Swimmers
head for the popular Calis Beach, four kilometres west of town, or to
Sovalye island, opposite the harbour, which blazes with flowers in the
spring.
The
road to Belcegiz Bay takes you through the mountains where cozy guest
houses cater to those seeking mountain scenery. Ocakkoy is a mountain
village that is a must to see. Stay in one of the lovely guest houses
and enjoy the numerous hiking possibilities. Hisaronu, also in the mountains,
has very nice hotels. Kayakoy 4 km from Hisaronu, is a picturesque ghost
town of old houses and churches.
Explore the and the beautiful Blue Lagoon (Oludeniz) where the calm
clear water ideal for swimming and other water sports. The Blue Lagoon
is one of the best places in the world to do absolutely nothing but
soak up the sun amid stunning natural surroundings. From Mt. Baba (1,969
m.), you can paraglide in to the Blue Lagoon. For those seeking accommodation,
Belcegiz beach is highly recommended. Intoxicating scenery surrounds
the beach and shady park at Kidirak. On Gemiler Island (St. Nicholas
Island), Byzantine ruins lie tucked amid the pines. South of Kidirak
beach, Koturumsu Bay is reachable by boat. Beyond the idyllic beach,
a forest, waterfalls and a valley filled with over 40 varieties of butterflies
await the intrepid explorer.
High in the mountains above Fethiye a rushing torrent cuts a narrow
gorge through the mountains, creating Saklikent (Hidden City) Canyon
44 km south of Fethiye. A cool refuge on hot summer days, Saklikent
is a favorite picnic spot, with rustic restaurants serving delectable
fresh trout. Yakakoy (Tlos) 36 km south of Fethiye, is the oldest city
in the Lycian region and the home of the Lycian Hero Bellerophon. Visitors
can see the remains of a castle, the agora, the necropolis, the theatre,
Roman baths and a good view of Esen Valley. Two km. East is Tlos Park,
ideal for picnicking. Pinara, 49 km. South of Fethiye, is another ancient
mountain city. It is ideal for hiking and visitors can see the remains
of a theatre, an angora, a rock tomb, and baths.
About 65 km southeast Fethiye, near Kinik, are the ruins of Xantos,
an important Lycian capital in a splendid natural setting. Nearby Letoon
was formerly an important religious cult center where temples dedicated
to Leto, Artemis and Apollo stood in ancient times
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