Fethiye Telmessos

The city was the first Lycian town along the coast is Fethiye, which sits a top the ancient city of Telmessos . The tombs in the nearby mountains date from the seventh century B.C. At Fethiye visitors can see Lycia ’s other famous ancient architectural form-the huge sarcophagi that are found all over the area. In fact it can be said that Fethiye boasts some of the best Lycian in the region, going back to between the 6th and 3rd centuries B.C. While you’re in there be sure to visit Oludeniz ( Death Sea ) where amazing chrystal water of the coast, specially recommended for swimmers (15 km to Fethiye). Region also know by the fans of Mountain Paragliding available on the Babadagi. Also there are very delux hotels around for accommodation. Fethiye with its cultural wealth, natural beauties and geography, is among the important tourism centres of Turkey. It is famous for its works of art belong to Persians, Lycians, Carians and Romans. This charming county is in a bay within Fethiye Gulf where both large and small islands are scattered. The rear of the bay is surrounded by pine forests.

HISTORY
The ancient name of Fethiye, which was a coastal city at the borders of Lycia-Caria, is Telmessos. There is not definite information about the foundation of this Ancient city. According to the first written records, it has come into existence in the 5th century B.C. Telmessos, separate from Lycia, survived as an independent city for a long time. The city experienced the rule of Persia, Alexander the Great, Rome, Pergamum Kingdom, Byzantium, Menteşeoğulları Principality and Ottoman State respectively.

CLIMATE
Mediterranean climate, which is hot and dry during summers and warm and rainy during winters, is dominant in the region. Temperature, which is approximately 30 degrees during summer months, is generally over 10 degrees during winter. Sea water temperature never decreases under 16 degrees during each season.

Don't leave without
Without seeing OlU Deniz (Blue Lagoon),
Without visiting Kelebekler Valley (Butterfly Valley),
Without eating fish in Gocek,
Without seeing Kayakoy,
Without staying in a hair tent in plateau.