If your searching for a holiday deal in Turkey that has a perfect blend on adventure,
stunning beaches, amazing mountain views and a bit of History thrown in then look no
further than the resort of Fethiye. Fethiye makes and ideal destination for a cheap
holiday, it's also ideally situated on the south western coast of Turkey just 1 hours drive
from Dalaman airport.
Historically speaking, Fethiye dates back to around the fifth century BC. The original
name of Fethiye is actually Telmessos and it's said that the city was founded by the
Anatolian Civilization. Back during the ancient days, the people of Fethiye were best
known for being adept in all matters related to the sea and the city was a hub for
prophecy. The city has been through numerous invasions but the citizens were never
forced to leave as they were occupied by the Lycians, the Romans, the Ottoman and the
Greeks.
Inside the Fethiye Museum of Archeology there are many artifacts to be observed some dating back to the Anceint Lycian rulers. Around the city, there are many historic sights to tour which include the tomb of Amyntas and the second theater built by the Romans.
Deciding on where to stay in or around Fethiye is but a mouse click or phone call away to
one of the many hotels located in and around the area. If you're of the mind that a rustic
retreat would work out well for your Turkish holiday you may want to make reservations
at the Yuva Eco Holiday Center. The Yuva Eco Consists of cottages and log cabins, and
serves both breakfast and dinner and both are included in the price. These cottages and
cabins are fourteen miles from Fethiye near the Oludeniz Lagoon and they provide
vehicle service from both the Dalaman and the Antalya airports. Views of the sparkling
Mediterranean are available from at least one area of your cabin or cottage of choice.
Another great hotel to check out is the Celey Hotel which is perched on a lovely hillside
between Fethiye and Oludeniz. There are 46 well furnished rooms each with a view of
the pool or the valley. The hotel benefits from a restaurant as well as pool and pool bar
serving drinks and snacks throughout the day. The hotel makes an ideal base to go out
and explore the local sights. A mini bus or dolmus as there know locally is available at
the hotel for those who want to get around. Family apartments and a presidential suite are
features of this hotel along with an area to play pool and the hotel also comes equipped
with air conditioning.
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