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| Fethiye has a bustling, atmospheric
harbour as well as a myriad of interesting backstreets with
excellent shops and restaurants. The promenade is also lined
with bars and restaurants and the harbour hosts scores of
privately owned boats including Turkish ‘gulets’
(wooden sailing boats). There is the opportunity to set
out to sea with many boats offering sailing trips in the
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Historical Sites in Fethiye
Fethiye boasts many historical sites
such as an amphitheatre, lycian tombs carved in
to the rock face
and the sarcophagus in the old part of town.
The Fethiye area covers the more seasonal resorts
such as Calis, Ovacik, Hisaronu and Olu Deniz. The
trip from Fethiye to Calis takes 10-15 minutes by
mini bus. Calis has a shingle beach and a refreshing
breeze throughout the summer months which make it
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Bars and Restaurants in Fethiye
Ovacik and Hisaronu blend in to one in the summer
months and are alive with bars and restaurants and
shops of every description. Most non-essential facilities
do however close in the winter. It is an easy walk
(15 minutes) or a short drive (2-5 minutes) to the
centre of Hisaronu which is an area that appeals to
people of all ages. The surrounding high mountain
views and pine clad forests create a fabulous setting.
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| Olu Deniz (3km from Hisaronu, 12km from
Fethiye) has an atmosphere of laid back sophistication.
The promenade leads down to the beach with its beachfront
restaurants and bars. The scenery is spectacular with
surrounding mountains and forests and the superb beach
whcih stretches around the bay. There is also a fabulous
lagoon area which is a national park. |
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