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Holidays in Fethiye

A harbour town on Turkey's turquoise coast, close to the famous Ölüdeniz lagoon, paragliding, rock tombs and boat trips to hidden coves. Here's what Fethiye is like, when to go and how long to stay.

NIGHTS AWAY7 to 10
BUDGET£
BEST MONTHSMay–Jun, Sep–Oct
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The long beach at Ölüdeniz near Fethiye, curving below green mountains

Fethiye at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
ABOUT 5 HRS
TIME DIFFERENCE
2 HRS AHEAD OF THE UK (3 IN WINTER)
CURRENCY
TURKISH LIRA (₺)
ENTRY
NO VISA FOR UP TO 90 DAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

Your passport needs at least 150 days left on it when you arrive. Check entry rules and the latest travel advice on GOV.UK before you book.

Rough flight times from London.

Best time to visit Fethiye

  1. JAN15°C average daytime highMild, quieter
  2. FEB16°C average daytime highMild, quieter
  3. MAR18°C average daytime highSpring, a good time to go
  4. APR22°C average daytime highSpring, a good time to go
  5. MAY26°C average daytime highWarm, best time to go
  6. JUN31°C average daytime highHot, best time to go
  7. JUL34°C average daytime highVery hot, a good time to go
  8. AUG34°C average daytime highVery hot, a good time to go
  9. SEP31°C average daytime highWarm sea, best time to go
  10. OCT26°C average daytime highWarm, best time to go
  11. NOV20°C average daytime highMild, a good time to go
  12. DEC16°C average daytime highMild, quieter

Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.

May, June, September and October are best, warm with a warm sea and fewer crowds. July and August are very hot, often 34°C or more. Winter is mild but many resorts close.

Things to do in Fethiye

TICKETED

Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon

A calm, shallow lagoon with a sandy spit, about 20 minutes away.

TOUR

Paragliding from Babadağ

Tandem flights high above Ölüdeniz, one of the world's top spots.

TOUR

12 Islands boat trip

A day of swimming in coves around Fethiye bay.

FREE

Lycian rock tombs

Temple-fronted tombs cut into the cliff above town.

FREE

Kayaköy

An abandoned Greek village of stone houses on a hillside.

DAY TRIP

Saklıkent Gorge

Wade up a narrow canyon in icy water.

Fethiye: common questions

Is Fethiye worth visiting?

Yes. It's a working town with a great market, and it's close to Ölüdeniz, boat trips and the Lycian Way.

How do you get to Fethiye?

Fly into Dalaman, which has many direct flights from the UK, then drive about 45 minutes.

What is the best time to visit Fethiye?

May, June, September and October, around 22 to 31°C.

Should you stay in Fethiye or Ölüdeniz?

Ölüdeniz is right on the beach but touristy. Fethiye has more of a real town, with a market and harbour.

Is Fethiye good for families?

Yes. The Ölüdeniz lagoon is calm and shallow, and boat trips are a hit with children.

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