Fethiye is steeped in history with ancient Lycian and Roman sites.  The Lycian civilisation left it's mark as carved rock tombs in Fethiye's cliffs and in the centre of town you can see the Roman Amphitheatre.  Nearby the ghost town of Kaya Koy which was once  home to the Greeks lays empty and is well worth a visit.

The  lovely Marina and water front area a hive of activity with  sleek yachts,  traditional Turkish Gulets and pleasure craft that mingle in Fethiye and around the 12 Islands of the bay.

Tuesday see's the  bustling weekly street market where the area's fresh produce can be seen in all its colourful glory.   Of-course there are the stalls catering for the tourist with  their "genuine" fake designer fashion clothes, leather items, lace and  all the usual items but what is really nice is to sit under the shade of open air caf'e tent with a cool drink or a traditional Turkish coffee and just people watch!  You will see the throng of tourist bargain hunters and the locals alike, all going about their morning at the large street market.  As for me I'm off to get my beautiful vegetables and some fruit for my lunch at my holiday apartment, Marina View Apartment in Karagozlar.

Another fresh produce market is located in the fish market in the centre of Fethiye.  There you will see a range of both small and large sea and fresh water fish and seafood.  A great tip is to buy some fresh fish from a stall holder and then ask one of the restaurants that fringe the fish market to prepare and cook it for you.  The restaurants will do this, simply ask them how much to do this before you buy your fish and then sit back and watch them prepare it, cook it and serve with the usual salad and potatoes.

The nearby of bay area of Karagozlar has an interesting and traditional boat building yard where parked up are nearly completed and finish traditional wooden Turkish (Gulets) boats.  It is very interesting to see the various components, wooden hulls and sails that make up these very lovely ships.  Karagozlar is a short walk from Palm Island along the Fethiye waterfront.

The nearby beach of Olu Deniz is very famous as it is probably the most photographed beach in Turkey if not Europe.  The beach can be seen in many of travel brochures and adverts for Turkey holidays.  It's famous "Blue Lagoon" where the waters for bathing are absolutely beautiful.  Olu Deniz is a short hop away by the Dolmus bus from Fehtiye.