Travel guide

Fethiye

Paragliders over Ölüdeniz

🗓️ Best time: May–October💰 Budget · ~$65/day📍 Turkey

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About Fethiye

A relaxed harbour town on the Lycian coast — launchpad for the Blue Lagoon of Ölüdeniz, tandem paragliding off Babadağ, gulet boat cruises, and the Lycian Way trail.

⭐ Things to do in Fethiye

Ölüdeniz Blue LagoonParagliding off BabadağButterfly Valley boat12 Islands gulet cruiseSaklıkent GorgeKayaköy ghost villageButterfly ValleyLycian rock tombs above town

🍽️ What to eat in Fethiye

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fresh fish at the marketGözlemeMezesTurkish gözleme & pide

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Dolmuş minibuses along the coast; boats to the coves.

💡 Local tip

Do a tandem paraglide from Babadağ — you land right on the Ölüdeniz beach.

🛡️ Safety

Tourist areas are generally safe; use normal city awareness and check current advisories.

🌙 Nightlife

Beach bars at Ölüdeniz and Hisarönü.