Best Times: May to October
Noted for both its natural beauty and historic significance, Fethiye has been an important settlement since very ancient times. Places like Kaya Village, Ölüdeniz , Gemile Island, and Butterfly Valley will guide your decision-making as you plan your route. Offering the chance to enjoy some of Turkey’s clearest waters, Fethiye’s coves and historic remains will allow you to enjoy an unbelievable experience. Choose between large and small bays to anchor in, such as Ölüdeniz , Gemile Adası , Turunç Koyu ,Butterfly Valley and Kabak.
In ancient times the Lycians, known as ‘people from the land of light’, established their dominance in this town and named their city Telmessos. Later, the Roman Empire extended its authority to the region, changing its name to Makri (Meğri), meaning ‘far away land’. Finally, the area’s name was changed from Şam, in honour of the memory of one of Turkey’s first pilots, Fethi Bey, who died after his plane crashed near Teberiye.
