Day boat excursions to the offshore islands are popular in Fethiye. To the south of the city are located the lagoon-protected beach of Oludeniz village and the "Valley of the Butterflies" nature reserve.
The city is located at the foot of the mountains covered with pine and cedar forests on the coast between the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. There are about 285 sunny days a year in Fethiye. The holiday season here begins in late March and lasts until the end of November.
Fethiye region is one of the important tourist regions of Turkey. The tomb of Amita's, the symbol of the city of Fethiye, is located on a hill surrounding the city. This is the area of the Old Town, with miniature houses, uphill slopes, stairs with cats and children playing on the terraces.
Turkey's Fethiye resort has a neat miniature beach that turns into a colorful landscape. On one side of the beach, there are many cafes and restaurants, on the other side, there are large and small boats where you can go on a sea tour.
The regional cuisine is rich in fish dishes. In addition, it is one of the most widely used vegetables in Aegean and Mediterranean cuisine. Wild plants are widely used in cooking in Fethiye and its regions. The Fish Market in the city center is one of the most abundant seafood and fish species.