Before you travel to Fethiye, here are the topics guests ask about most: getting here from Dalaman, beaches by dolmuş, the Tuesday market, the 12 Islands boat trip, day trips, family holidays, the best time to visit and winter stays. For details that change, such as timetables and fares, our articles point you to official sources. Take a look at our apartments or pick your dates on the booking page.
Who is Fethiye town centre right for? Tuzla and the Tuesday market, the Amyntas rock tombs, the ancient theatre, castle, museum, Paspatur old bazaar, the fish market and the dolmuş lines that leave from town, all in one guide.
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How do you get from Dalaman Airport to Fethiye town centre? We explain how the Havaş and MUTTAŞ shuttle buses, taxis, pre-booked transfers and car hire work, and where to check current timetables and fares.
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How do you get from Fethiye town centre to Çalış, Ölüdeniz and Kıdrak by dolmuş? MUTTAŞ line numbers, departure and central stops, paying by card and where to check current dolmuş timetables.
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Fethiye's Tuesday Market is held in Tuzla, next to the city stadium, according to the official registry. At the fish market you buy fish at the stalls and have it cooked nearby. Shopping tips for your apartment kitchen.
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Where are Kayaköy, Saklıkent Gorge and the ancient city of Tlos, and what can you see there on a day trip from Fethiye town? Plus the Tomb of Amyntas and the ancient theatre in town, a brief look at Ölüdeniz, Butterfly Valley and Babadağ, and practical tips.
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The 12 Islands are the islands in the western Gulf of Fethiye. Trips leave from the Fethiye harbour and marina area, and routes vary by boat. How to join from the town centre, what to ask and safety tips.
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A Fethiye holiday plan for families with children: the convenience of a kitchen in a 5-person apartment, the benefits of staying in the centre, tips for the hot months, and family-friendly outings such as Ölüdeniz, Saklıkent, Kayaköy and boat trips.
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When is the best time to visit Fethiye? Summers are hot and dry, winters mild and rainy. We explain which months suit swimming, hiking, ancient sites and long stays, and where to check the current sea temperature.
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What is Fethiye like in winter, are hotels and apartments open, and how do you plan a monthly stay? Winter weather, town life, what to ask before a long stay, things to do and official sources for foreign guests.
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Can you do Fethiye without a hire car? Dolmuş lines from the centre to Ölüdeniz, Çalış, Kayaköy, Göcek, Kabak and Saklıkent, the Çalış water dolmuş, what to watch out for and when a car really makes sense.
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