Fethiye Holiday Guide — Oludeniz, Paragliding and Blue Cruise
Fethiye, in Mugla province, is a holiday paradise known for the world-famous Oludeniz lagoon, Babadag paragliding hub, 12 Islands blue cruise route, and Lycian history. AILYDIAN Holiday offers Fethiye hotels, paragliding, boat tours and transfers.
About Fethiye — Ancient Telmessos and Lycian Heritage
Fethiye, ancient Telmessos, was one of the important cities of the Lycian League. Today it preserves UNESCO-protected rock tombs (Amyntas Tomb) as part of its historic heritage.
Ancient Telmessos
Amyntas Rock Tombs
Tlos Ancient City
Saklikent Canyon
Top Sights — Oludeniz, Saklikent, Kayakoy
Oludeniz Lagoon (one of Türkiye’s most beautiful beaches), Saklikent Canyon, Kayakoy ghost village, Amyntas rock tombs, Calis beach, Patara ancient city and beach, Ovacik are top stops.
Oludeniz Lagoon
Babadag Paragliding
Saklikent Canyon
Kayakoy Ghost Village
Patara Ancient City and Beach
Calis Beach
Amyntas Rock Tombs
Tlos Ancient City
Things to Do — Paragliding, 12 Islands, Blue Cruise
Babadag (1969 m) paragliding is one of Türkiye’s most popular extreme sports. 12 Islands daily boat tour (Yassica Island - Red Island - Tersane Island route), Blue Cruise (Fethiye - Olympos 4 days), Saklikent Canyon trekking, diving are popular.
Babadag Paragliding
12 Islands Boat Tour
Blue Cruise (Fethiye - Olympos)
Saklikent Canyon Walk
Diving
Lycian Way Trekking
Fethiye Hotels — Resort, Boutique, Villa
Hillside Beach Club, Liberty Hotels Lykia, Jiva Beach Resort are top 5★ resorts. Oludeniz boutique hotels, Calis beach family hotels, Kalkan and Kas boutique villa rental options.
Hillside Beach Club
Liberty Hotels Lykia
Jiva Beach Resort
Oludeniz Boutique Hotels
Calis Family Hotels
Kalkan / Kas Boutique Villas
Fethiye Cuisine
Fethiye villages serve Aegean herbs, fresh fish (sea bream, sea bass), Kalkan’s famous seafood (jumbo prawns, calamari), gozleme, doner and manti are recommended.
Fresh Fish (Sea Bream, Sea Bass)
Jumbo Prawns (Kalkan)
Gozleme
Tlos Village Breakfast
Saklikent Trout
Getting to Fethiye
Dalaman Airport (DLM) 50 km, transfer 50 minutes. Istanbul-Dalaman 1.5 hour flight. Direct European charter and scheduled flights. By road: Antalya 3.5 hours, Bodrum 3 hours.
Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Airport Transfer
Antalya-Fethiye Bus
Car Rental
Marina Mooring
Best Time to Visit Fethiye
Late May to October ideal. June and September most stable winds for Babadag flights. For Oludeniz’s maximum blue tones: July-August.
Ideal Season (June, September)
Peak Season (July-August)
Paragliding Season (May-October)
Low Season (November-April)
