en Fethiye is a district connected to Muğla Province set in the western side of the Mediterranean Region. Its surface area is 3.059 km�?². It has the widest surface area including the whole Muğla province in comparison. Fethiye is a district connected to Muğla Province, formerly named as â�² Megriâ�² . Megri name was given with a council decision in 1914.

The name was then changed as Fethiye as a dedication to the memory of the Turkish air martyr, Teyyareci Fethi Bey. Fethiye has been a significant settlement since the very old ancient times. Fethiye was called as TELEBEHI which means land of lights. The district was a very important harbour city of Lycia, the leading civilization amongst all other Anatolian civilizations. Its name was Telmessos �the land of lights� in this period. Fethiye used this name for a long time in ancient times. The rock tombs, sarcophagus, the castle and theatre featuring the unique Lycian style remaining from the ancient Telmessos, glamorize Fethiye with all their splendour.

Fethiye Oscar Rent A CarFethiye is set in the southwest of Turkey by the coast where the Mediterranean meets the Agean sea, at 50 km to the international Dalaman Airport. Its natural harbour and marina offers all the facilities for those preferring voyage and yachters. (Ece saray, Yes Marina, Fethiye Council marina) Göcek marinas and bays, situated at 35km distance to Fethiye, are lately the most visited haunts by the Mediterranean yachtersâ�¦

It is neighbour to Antalya Province in the east and southeast, to the western Mediterranean sea in the south and southwest, to Dalaman district in the northwest and Denizli and Burdur Districts in the north. Fethiye district, including the ancient Telmessos within its boundaries, is located in the east of Fethiye gulf and in the southwest of Fethiye plateau. The coastal road coming via �?°zmir-Muğla to Antalya passes at 1km east of the district. It is 130 km to the central province through this road. Fethiye is linked to all the cities in Turkey through this three connected highways Muğla, Antalya and Burdur.

Its distance to the other province and districts; �?±t is 55km to Dalaman Airport, 4 km to Ölüdeniz, 35 km to Saklıkent, 35 km to G�?¶cek, 60 km toFethiye Oscar Rent A Car Patara, 120 km to Muğla, 20 km to Antalya Airport, 85 km to Ka�?�, 65 km to Kalkan, 310 km to Kuşadası, 200 km to Denizli Pamukkale, 238 km to Bodrum, 360 km to �?°zmir, 650 km to Ankara and 800 km to �?°stanbul.

Fethiye has had many major earthquakes. Almost all the city was destroyed by the earthquakes happened in 1856 and 1957. Fethiye, which had been re-built, now features a modern harbour and marina. Agriculture is another source of income for Fethiye covered with many fertile and rich lands. So in contrary to the other tourism spots around, life in Fethiye goes active even after the summer season ends.

Fethiye has a typical mediterranean climate. The average temperature in summer is 30�?° C. And in winter, some days of which are rainy, this value goes down to 12�?° C. The sea temperature in winter does not fall below 17° Câ��.

Fethiye Oscar Rent A CarWords fail to describe the beauty of Fethiye. If you are a nature-addict and can �t wait to discover new horizons in your life, Fethiye will be a perfect choice for you. Its bays, each with a unique beauty , beaches, sands, warm climate and fertile lands , green pine forests covering Taurus mountains in this natural heaven are awaiting for your visit. Your holiday in this land of lights will turn into a rhapsody and you will witness the colourful harmony of history, culture and natural beauty.

The King Amynthas Tomb, considered the symbol of Fethiye, attracts your eyes with its fascinating view on the slopes of the hill surrounding the city. This tomb with an Antis- planned temple facade was built in remembrance of the King Amynthas who is believed to be the ruler of Telmessos City in 4th century Hellenistic period..

The first thing coming to the mind about Fethiye, is Ölüdeniz. Lately Saklıkent has also been accompanying this natural wonder appearing on the promotional advertisements. The transportation to Saklıkent is provided by minibus and special vehicles in Fethiye via Fethiye-Kaş highway and the access into the canyon is through a drawbridge between the rock formations resembling high walls.