Old city Fethiye is the area, in which the current Fethiye district center is located. Basically, you will be visiting the old city while visiting the modern Fethiye. This area is also known as Paspatur, and it is a great destination to spend a day in the city.
In addition to this, you can find hundreds of Fethiye rental villas in the area. There is also a marina located right on the shore and you can enjoy your time in many famous restaurants. Moreover, if you would like to enjoy a meal in a traditional Turkish artisan restaurant, you have a few popular options as well.
Old city Fethiye is located right in the middle of the district. If you will spend time in the district center, basically, you will be visiting the old town. However, you should not expect ancient ruins or other similar remnants. A quite modern bazaar will be waiting for you, where you can spend your day shopping.
Moreover, you can also find plenty of small cafeterias and mini restaurants with four or five tables at most. It may be a good experience to take a seat and enjoy famous Turkish tea just like locals on hot days. If you would like to buy a souvenir for your loved ones, you can find plenty of stores as well.
Today’s Fethiye used to be known as Telmessos during the 4th century BC. It was one of the most important settlements of Lycians, which was the most developed civilization of its time. Thus, although you may not find any ruins in the district center, there are many options in the surrounding regions.
First of all, you can directly see Lycian Rock Tombs while standing in any part of the old city. In addition to this, most buildings were designed in a way to preserves the architectural texture.
The closest airport to Fethiye Old Town is Dalaman airport. Once you land, you can get a cab, book a private transfer, or pick up any of the airport shuttles that go to Fethiye. In addition to this, you can also rent a car at the airport.
If you are going to visit Fethiye by land, then you can find intercity buses from any part of Turkey. Once you get to the district center, you will arrive at the old town as well. Here, you can book different half-day or full-day tours to visit different attractions.
Since you will be in modern Fethiye and Old Town at the same time, it will not take any time. However, if you would like to wander in the streets of the old town, we recommend you spare at least half a day to enjoy your time.
Additionally, riding bikes is very popular in Fethiye. You can rent a bike and explore the city at your own pace. Another great alternative you may want to consider is taking a break at the marina and enjoying a meal in any of the restaurants.
People who prefer Fethiye rental villas often spend their entire stay in the old town without the need for getting out of the district. This is because there is everything you may need in the area. It is a great opportunity to spend a day just like the locals.
From shopping to delicious world cuisine, boat trips to different caves, bays, and islands to safari, you have numerous alternatives. If you love extreme sports, we also recommend giving a try to paragliding at Mountain Babadağ.
If you would like to enjoy fresh seafood, we recommend the local fishermen's bazaar/market located in the center of the district. Here, you can find dozens of restaurants to choose from. In addition to this, you can also consider Address Restaurant, Şef Meze & Balık, or La Capella Restaurant.
As we noted before, you can find plenty of Fethiye rental villas in the old city Fethiye. You have hundreds of alternatives to choose from and they are all leading examples of the villa holiday in Turkey.
In this sense, you can benefit from our services. All you need to do is visit our main page and list the available villas according to your preferred parameters. As you can find amazing villas in the old town, you can also find additional holiday villas around the area.
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