# Things to do in Fethiye: top sights and where to go > In Fethiye itself the harbour, the Paspatur bazaar and the Lycian rock tombs are within a 15-minute walk of each other, while the Ölüdeniz lagoon and the ghost village of Kayaköy are 20–30 minutes away by dolmuş. Spend the first day on the tombs, Kayaköy and Ölüdeniz, with a boat to Butterfly Valley or a paraglide from Babadağ; on the second, drive out to Saklıkent Gorge and Tlos, or to Xanthos and Patara. Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye ## Ready itineraries - [One day in Fethiye: an itinerary in the best order](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/in-1-day.md): The rock-cut Lycian tomb of Amyntas, the abandoned stone village of Kayaköy and the warm shallow Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz, half an hour apart by dolmuş or taxi. - [Fethiye with kids: an itinerary for the day](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/with-kids.md): A short climb to a Lycian tomb in the cliff, hours in Ölüdeniz's warm shallow Blue Lagoon and the cable car up Babadağ where paragliders take off. ## All 10 places with the YesGo score - [Lycian Way](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/lycian-way.md): YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free. The Lycian Way is Turkey’s long-distance coastal trail, and it officially starts at Ovacık above Ölüdeniz — a short dolmuş ride from… - [Tomb of Amyntas](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/tomb-of-amyntas.md): YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · €3 for foreign visitors, under-8s free. The Tomb of Amyntas is a Lycian temple-fronted tomb with two Ionic columns, cut into the cliff above central Fethiye in the 4th century… - [Kayaköy](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/kayakoy.md): YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · €3 for foreign visitors. Kayaköy is the abandoned Greek village of Livissi, 8 km south of Fethiye: 400 to 500 roofless stone houses climbing a hillside, plus two… - [Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/oludeniz-blue-lagoon.md): YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Park 150 TL on foot; Belcekız free. The Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon is a sheltered turquoise bay behind a sand spit, 14 km south of Fethiye: shallow, warm, almost waveless. Allow 3… - [Patara](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/patara.md): YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · ≈ €15 (foreign visitors), ruins + beach. Patara is the ruined capital of the ancient Lycian League with one of Turkey's longest beaches beside it — about 18 km of sand and dunes… - [Xanthos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/xanthos.md): YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · €3 foreign visitors, under 8 free. Xanthos is the ruined capital of ancient Lycia beside the village of Kınık, 60–65 km from Fethiye, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site… - [Babadağ](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/babadag.md): YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · 950 TL return, under-7s free. Babadağ is the 1,969 m mountain rising straight above Ölüdeniz beach and one of the world's best-known paragliding sites. A gondola climbs… - [Tlos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/tlos.md): YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · €3 for foreign visitors. Tlos is an ancient Lycian city on a crag above the Xanthos valley, 40–45 km east of Fethiye. Rock tombs line the cliff — among them the… - [Saklıkent Gorge](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/saklikent-gorge.md): YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Entry 85–120 TL, verifying. Saklıkent is an 18 km canyon 45–50 km south-east of Fethiye, a national park since 1996. A boardwalk along the rock takes you to the… - [Butterfly Valley](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/butterfly-valley.md): YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Boat fare; entry fee unconfirmed. Butterfly Valley (Kelebekler Vadisi) is a protected cove and gorge under 400-metre cliffs, 5–7 km by sea south of Ölüdeniz. There is no… ## Fethiye travel guide Before you go: Ölüdeniz and the coves, Lycian sites, paragliding, Dalaman airport, weather and sea by month. ## Trip essentials - How many days: A week: the lagoon, a canyon, ancient cities - When to go: May–June and September–October - Airport: Dalaman (DLM), ≈ 50 km — about an hour - Where to stay: Fethiye for the town and harbour; Ölüdeniz for the beach - Sea: The Mediterranean: a lagoon, coves, clear water - Transport: Dolmuş to Ölüdeniz, Kayaköy, Saklıkent - Visa: Visa-free or e-Visa, depending on your passport - Money: Turkish lira; paragliding and boats often in euros - Time zone: UTC+3 all year - Mobile data: eSIM before you fly or a local SIM at the airport ## Key facts - **Telmessos** — Fethiye’s ancient name — a city of Lycia (source: Wikipedia, “Fethiye”) - **4th c. BC** — the Tomb of Amyntas was carved into the cliff with a temple façade (source: Wikipedia, “Tomb of Amyntas”) - **≈ 1,969 m** — height of Babadağ — paragliders launch from here over Ölüdeniz (source: Wikipedia, “Babadağ”) - **≈ 540 km** — length of the Lycian Way, which begins near Fethiye (source: Wikipedia, “Lycian Way”) - **1988** — Xanthos and Letoon near Fethiye joined the UNESCO list (source: UNESCO World Heritage List, No. 484) ## Things to do in Fethiye Fethiye’s highlights are the Ölüdeniz lagoon and a paragliding flight from Babadağ, Lycian rock tombs right in town, the empty village of Kayaköy and Butterfly Valley. Further out are Saklıkent Gorge and ancient Tlos, Xanthos and Patara with its long beach. Every place with its YesGo score is in the list above; the “Map” button shows them on a map. | Where | What to see | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Town** | [Tomb of Amyntas](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/tomb-of-amyntas), the harbour | 2 h | | **Ölüdeniz** | [Blue Lagoon](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/oludeniz-blue-lagoon), [Babadağ](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/babadag) | 1 day | | **Hills** | [Kayaköy](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/kayakoy), [Lycian Way](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/lycian-way) | ½ day | | **Coves** | [Butterfly Valley](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/butterfly-valley) | 1 day | | **Mountains** | [Saklıkent](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/saklikent-gorge), [Tlos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/tlos) | 1 day | | **Lycia** | [Xanthos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/xanthos), [Patara](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/patara) | 1 day | Rather not plan it yourself? The list above has ready itineraries, with places in a sensible order, lunch and time for each stop. ## Where to stay: Fethiye or Ölüdeniz Fethiye is a real town with a harbour and market — the best base for day trips. Ölüdeniz, 15 km away, is for the lagoon and the beach; Hisarönü and Ovacık on the hill are quieter and cheaper; Çalış is a long sunset beach next to town. | Where | Good for | Keep in mind | | --- | --- | --- | | **Fethiye town** | Harbour, market, restaurants, day trips | Small town beach | | **Çalış** | Long beach, sunsets | Pebbles, windy | | **Ölüdeniz** | The lagoon, paragliding, families | Pricier, busy in summer | | **Hisarönü, Ovacık** | Quieter, cheaper, near the trail | Dolmuş to the beach | ## Dalaman airport to Fethiye The nearest airport is Dalaman (DLM), ≈ 50 km from Fethiye — about an hour by transfer or Havaş bus. Ölüdeniz is about 20 minutes further. From Antalya it’s about 3.5–4 hours along the coast road. | From | How | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Dalaman (DLM)** | Transfer, taxi | ≈ 1 h | | **Dalaman (DLM)** | Havaş bus | ≈ 1–1.5 h | | **[Antalya](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya)** | Bus, car | ≈ 3.5–4 h | Dolmuş minibuses run from central Fethiye to Ölüdeniz, Hisarönü, Kayaköy and Saklıkent; pay the driver. ## Fethiye weather by month The best months to visit Fethiye are May–June and September–October — warm, yet cool enough for hiking. Swimming runs June to October: about 27 °C in August and 24 °C in October. Summer days reach 34 °C; winters are mild but rainy. - **January in Fethiye**: day ≈ 15°C, night ≈ 6°C, sea ≈ 17°C, rainy days: 13. Rainy, mild winter. The market, harbour and tombs without crowds. - **February in Fethiye**: day ≈ 16°C, night ≈ 6°C, sea ≈ 17°C, rainy days: 11. Cool and damp. Clear days are good for Xanthos and Tlos. - **March in Fethiye**: day ≈ 18°C, night ≈ 8°C, sea ≈ 17°C, rainy days: 9. The coast blooms, about 18° by day. Time for the Lycian Way. - **April in Fethiye**: day ≈ 22°C, night ≈ 11°C, sea ≈ 18°C, rainy days: 6. About 22° by day, the sea still cool. The best time for hiking. - **May in Fethiye** (best time): day ≈ 26°C, night ≈ 15°C, sea ≈ 21°C, rainy days: 4. Warm, the sea warming up. One of the best months. - **June in Fethiye** (best time): day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 19°C, sea ≈ 24°C, rainy days: 1. The beach season starts and the lagoon is warm. Paragliding in the morning. - **July in Fethiye**: day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 22°C, sea ≈ 26°C, rainy days: 0. Hot, about 34°. Saklıkent’s cold water is a relief in the heat. - **August in Fethiye**: day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 22°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 0. The warmest sea. Peak season in Ölüdeniz. - **September in Fethiye** (best time): day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 18°C, sea ≈ 26°C, rainy days: 1. The heat eases, the sea stays warm. The best month for coves and paragliding. - **October in Fethiye** (best time): day ≈ 26°C, night ≈ 14°C, sea ≈ 24°C, rainy days: 5. About 26° by day, the sea about 24°. Comfortable on the beach and the trail. - **November in Fethiye**: day ≈ 21°C, night ≈ 10°C, sea ≈ 21°C, rainy days: 9. Rain begins, about 21° by day. A month for walks and ancient cities. - **December in Fethiye**: day ≈ 17°C, night ≈ 7°C, sea ≈ 18°C, rainy days: 13. Cool and rainy. A quiet town and snow on Babadağ. The sea at Fethiye is a little cooler than at Antalya, but very clear. Saklıkent’s water is cold even in summer. ## Fethiye attraction ticket prices The town, the harbour and the Lycian Way are free. You pay for Ölüdeniz beach in the nature park, Kayaköy, Saklıkent and the ancient cities. Paragliding is the biggest expense. - [Lycian Way](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/lycian-way) — Free - [Tomb of Amyntas](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/tomb-of-amyntas) — €3 for foreign visitors, under-8s free - [Kayaköy](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/kayakoy) — €3 for foreign visitors - [Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/oludeniz-blue-lagoon) — Park 150 TL on foot; Belcekız free - [Patara](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/patara) — ≈ €15 (foreign visitors), ruins + beach - [Xanthos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/xanthos) — €3 foreign visitors, under 8 free - [Babadağ](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/babadag) — 950 TL return, under-7s free - [Tlos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/tlos) — €3 for foreign visitors - [Saklıkent Gorge](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/saklikent-gorge) — Entry 85–120 TL, verifying - [Butterfly Valley](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/butterfly-valley) — Boat fare; entry fee unconfirmed The Museum Pass Mediterranean covers state museums and ancient sites in the region: Xanthos, Tlos, Patara and more. ## Day trips and boat trips from Fethiye From Fethiye it’s easy to do the 12 Islands boat trip, Saklıkent with Tlos, Lycian Xanthos and Patara, and Dalyan. Further: Kaş and Pamukkale. Ferries also run to Rhodes in season. - **12 Islands boat trip** — the coves of Fethiye Bay with swim stops; a full day from the harbour. - **Saklıkent & Tlos** — an icy gorge and an acropolis; ≈ 45 min, a full day. - **Xanthos & Patara** — UNESCO ruins and 18 km of sand; ≈ 1 h. - **[Kaş](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas)** — the harbour and Kekova; ≈ 2 h. - **Dalyan** — the Kaunos tombs and Turtle Beach; ≈ 1 h. - **Pamukkale** — travertines; ≈ 3.5 h each way. ## Tips - Book the Babadağ paraglide for the morning: calmer air and a clearer view of the lagoon. - Arrive at the Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon at opening — in summer the loungers go fast. - Wear shoes you don’t mind soaking for Saklıkent: there’s water and slippery rock. - Fethiye’s big Tuesday market is worth a visit — food, fabrics and spices. ## Questions ### Is Fethiye worth visiting? Yes: it combines a working harbour town with the Ölüdeniz lagoon, paragliding, the Lycian Way, Saklıkent Gorge and UNESCO-listed Xanthos — more variety than most resorts. ### Is it better to stay in Fethiye or Ölüdeniz? Stay in Fethiye for day trips, the market and restaurants; in Ölüdeniz for the beach, the lagoon and paragliding. They are 20 minutes apart by dolmuş. ### What to do in Fethiye with kids? The calm Ölüdeniz lagoon, a 12 Islands boat trip with swim stops, Saklıkent Gorge for older kids, and the harbour and market in town. ### What is there to do in Fethiye at night? Eat at the fish market (choose your fish and have it cooked nearby), walk the harbour, and visit the bars of Hisarönü or Ölüdeniz in summer. ### Antalya or Fethiye — which is better? Antalya is a big city with long city beaches and Roman sites; Fethiye is smaller, greener and better for coves, hiking and paragliding. Many people combine them by driving the coast road. ### What is the best month to visit Fethiye? September — warm sea, fewer people and good conditions for paragliding and boats. May–June is also excellent, especially for hiking. ### How far is Fethiye from Dalaman Airport? About 50 km — roughly an hour by transfer or Havaş bus. ## Sources - Wikipedia, “Fethiye”; “Tomb of Amyntas”; “Babadağ”; “Lycian Way” - UNESCO World Heritage List, No. 484 “Xanthos-Letoon” - Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, muze.gov.tr — Museum Pass Mediterranean - Dalaman Airport — official website Facts checked: 08.11.2026 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.