Fethiye Travel Guide / Blue Lagoon (dead sea)

Butterfly Valley is at least as popular as Oludeniz. The valley, which contains all the necessary habitats for the short life of butterflies, is one of the special places where you can see all the beauties of nature together. You can enjoy the peace in the magnificent Butterfly Valley by joining the daily boat tours departing from Fethiye. Butterfly Valley is 23 km from Fethiye. There are many coves, ancient cities, and countless flavors to discover in Fethiye. However, the region is mountainous and you will enjoy it more if you choose the sea route for exploration. What are the places to visit in Fethiye?  and where to go in Fethiye?

Lycian Cities Tlos and Pınara

Tlos and Pınara, approximately 45 km from Fethiye, are Lycian cities added to the UNESCO tentative list. Among the ruins that have survived from Pinara, one of the important settlements of the Lycian period, there are the agora, bath, rock tombs, theater, and sarcophagi. Like Pınara, Tlos draws attention with its magnificent ruins. From Tlos, which resembles an open-air museum, you can see the Temple of Kronos and the Cave of Girmeler. Saklıkent Canyon, a region close to Tlos and Pınara, is an impressive place that deserves a visit.

There are many places to visit in Fethiye. You need a few days to explore the area. You can complete your time travel by visiting Kayaköy, which is about 18 km away from the center of Fethiye, and then the ancient city of Kadyan, 31 km from here.

Patara Ancient City

Patara Ancient City, one of the important structures of the Lycian civilization, is among the important historical places you can visit when you go to Fethiye. The ancient city of Patara, which draws attention with its thousands of years of history and magnificent beach, is located in a very large area and is the most important port city of the Lycians. Patara Lighthouse, which was discovered later, is the oldest lighthouse in the known world. The ancient city of Patara managed to maintain its importance during the Byzantine period. Santa Claus, St. Nicholas is estimated to be from Patara. In the ancient city of Patara, there are theatres, baths, a basilica, cisterns, and tomb monuments, as well as the world's first democratic parliament building.

The Fethiye Jeep Safari program, which is recommended for those who want to satisfy their adrenaline passion during their summer vacation, is considered among the most enjoyable activities in the region. While exploring the surroundings, you can go back to your childhood years and at the same time get to the top of the fun by participating in the water fight. Jeep Safari Prices, which start early in the morning, can be determined according to the number of people in the group for the season. Jeep Safari Tour prices, which include guidance, insurance, and lunch, do not include rafting, mud bath, zipline, Saklıkent entrance fee, and personal expenses.

Tlos Ancient City (The ancient city is reached at the end of the journey by getting wet), Yakapark (Clean air, natural food, traditional flavors, and eating in a nice atmosphere), Saklıkent Canyon, (You can take a walk in the canyon or have fun with a zipline)

Saklikent Canyon

Saklıkent Canyon is one of the natural wonders that must be seen in Oludeniz. A walking path along the Saklikent canyon takes you to the interior of the canyon. At a point where the walking path ends, you will have to cross an icy river to get beyond the canyon. After passing this place, you can continue to explore the inside of the canyon on foot. There is a fun track full of adrenaline between the deep cliffs. After completing the track, you can do mini rafting here if you wish. Afterward, you can relax and have a delicious meal at one of the riverside facilities. Companies that organize daily jeep safaris stop by here and serve lunch here.

In addition to its natural beauty, Blue Lagoon is also very famous for its paragliding. Babadağ is one of the most beautiful paragliding places not only in our country but also in the world. The moment you jump from a height of 2000 meters, the magnificent nature of Oludeniz is laid under your feet.

Although paragliding can be done in the company of experienced pilots for twelve months of the year, April to October is the ideal month to fly. If you wish, you can start the flight with the sunrise and catch an unforgettable view, you can have a different experience by taking off close to seeing the sun.

Oludeniz Nature Park and Belcekiz Beach

Oludeniz Kumburnu or Belcekiz Beach, located in Belcekiz town, is among the most beautiful beaches in the world with its clean, shallow sea, white sandy beach, and turquoise clear waters. This area is included in Ölüdeniz Nature Park and is under it and there is an entrance fee. No matter how rough the shores of the lagoon face the sea, Ölüdeniz is always called by this name because it is calm and serene. The spring waters coming out of the ponds cause the sea in the region to be less salty, clear, and clean compared to other regions.