Old Town

The region between Atatürk Caddesi (the major road along the harbor) and Arş Caddesi is considered to be Fethiye's Old Town. The dolmus (minibus) station in Fethiye is conveniently located a short distance away from the marina. This station is where you can take a bus to the old town. The cruise ship docks in the middle of Old Town, making it convenient for passengers to visit the area's many stores, markets, and marina on foot.

Fethiye Old Town (Paspatur), with its yacht-lined coastline and maze-like bazaars, is where most visitors spend their time, even though the contemporary city and beach are to the north. There is a wide variety of places to eat, drink, and relax in the Old Town.

The narrow alleys and cobblestone alleyways of Fethiye Old Town can make maneuvering with strollers and wheelchairs difficult.

How to explore the Old Town?

• Your walking tour of Fethiye Old Town will begin in the Paspatur bazaar district of Fethiye Old Town, where the alleys are lined with tiny stores, artisan workshops, and cafés.
• You may get an authentic taste of local life at one of the many seafood eateries near the Fethiye Fish Market, which features stalls piled high with catch-of-the-day from the Mediterranean.
• Fethiye Old Town is where you should go to find authentic Turkish cuisine and souvenirs.
• Visit the Fethiye Museum to get a feel for the city's past.
• See the fishing boats come and go from the marina or take a gulet cruise in the Bay of Fethiye.
• Fethiye Rock Tombs are a complex of ancient Lycian tombs carved into the cliffs above the city, and they are well worth a visit after you have finished seeing the Old Town.
• Calis Beach is Fethiye's primary beach, where you can swim, sunbathe, and participate in water sports. It lies close to the old town.
• Other most-asked day trips include visits to the nearby village of Oludeniz, known for its beautiful beaches and the renowned Blue Lagoon.
• Go on a boating adventure to the Butterfly Valley, a gorge loaded with wildlife and beautiful species of tiger butterflies.
• Explore the abandoned Greek Christian settlement of Karakoy nearby, which was founded in the 1st century.