Izmir and Aegean Region Fethiye and Oludeniz (Blue Lagoon)
The
popular resort Fethiye, 135 km southeast
of Marmaris, boasts an important marina at
the head of a beautiful bay strewn with
islands. A hill crowned by the ruins of
the crusader fortress built by the Knights
of Rhodes overlooks the little port. Above
the town, (called Telmessos in antiquity),
numerous Lycian rock tombs,reproducing the
facades of ancient buildings, were cut
into the cliff face. The Tomb of Amyntas,
which probably dates from the fourth
century B.C. is the most remarkable.
Swimmers head for the popular Calis Beach,
four kilometers west of town, or to
Sovalye Island, opposite the harbor, which
blazes with flowers in the spring.