The resort town of Fethiye which is located on the western side of Turkey in the Mugla district. The nearest airport is Dalaman which is just 50 minutes from away making this town a perfect location when looking to buy property in Fethiye.
One of Turkey’s most popular tourist areas it is especially busy during the summer months and a great place for exploring this historic area. Some of the historical sites worth a visit are the abandoned city of Kayakoy, this is a 30 minute drive from Fethiye but well worth a visit to see the 500 abandoned houses, schools and churches, the Tomb of Amyntas which was built by the Lycians in 350 BC and the Fethiye Museum.
Take a wonder round the old town of Fethiye, Paspatur the cobbled streets and alleyways with a large number of small shops selling souvenirs, herbs and spices, Turkish carpets and of course Turkish Delight. The busy local market is held in Fethiye on Tuesdays and here you will find locally produced fruit and vegetables as well as spices, leather goods and clothing. A great place to pick up a bargain. In the Tasyaka area you will find a modern shopping mall with a fast food hall, a supermarket and a good selection of designer shops.
Nearby is the town of Olu Deniz which is has the famous Blue Lagoon beach, one of the most photographed beaches in Turkey and watch the thousands of paragliders soaring past you. Also worth visiting is Hisaronu and Ovacik. Along the coast just past Olu Deniz you will find Kidrak beach which is lesser known as a tourist hotspot so quieter although slightly busier at weekends as used by locals. Another beach worth visiting is Gemiler beach, a short drive away it is a pebble beach but offers plenty of water sports and there is a café serving drinks and snacks.
The fabulous harbour in Fethiye offers boats tours to the island of Kizilada and is a great area for diving, with many sites to explore, Afkule being one of the most famous. As with any harbour town you will find the local fish market. Located in an enclosed square in the centre of town, here you can selelct which fish you want, it will be prepared by the fishmonger so it is ready to cook and you can eat it at a restaurant of your choice freshly cooked with a salad and mezze. Along the harbour there is a great selection of restaurants serving a huge variety of dishes, a perfect place to eat and watch the sun go down over the water.
When looking for property for sale in Fethiye, there is a great choice of fethiye real estate for all budgets. apartments in fethiye are in low rise apartment buildings or a villa in fethiye with fantastic sea or mountain views, or you may want to explore land for sale in fethiye with a view to constructing your own property in turkey.
A great area for property investment turkey as a rental property, this area attracts many thousands of tourists every year and you can guarantee a good rental income on an fethiye apartments for rent or a private villas to rent in fethiye giving you a good return on your investment.
