Fethiye, Harbor district in southwestern Turkey
Fethiye is a coastal town in Muğla Province, southwestern Turkey, nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the Taurus Mountains. The town spreads around a sheltered bay with beaches, rocky shores and densely wooded hills in the hinterland.
The ancient settlement of Telmessos stood here as early as the 4th century BC. The town became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1424 and received its present name in 1934.
The town carries the name of an Ottoman pilot, adopted in 1934 to replace an older designation. Weekly markets on Tuesday and Friday bring people from nearby villages who sell fruit, vegetables and handmade goods.
The nearest airport lies about 50 kilometers (31 miles) away in Dalaman with connections to Turkish and European cities. Minibuses and shared taxis run between the center and surrounding settlements as well as bathing coves along the coast.
The Lycian rock tombs from the 4th century BC are carved directly into the cliff face above the town. The elaborate facades with columns and pediments show influences of Greek temple architecture translated into stone.
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