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A Travellers Guide and Tourist Information for Fethiye - Turkey


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Fethiye occupies the site of the ancient city Telmessos, the small port town of Fethiye with an inspiring ancient theatre and numerous Lycian rock tombs is welcoming you to discover its true colours. Situated at the top of a appealing bay, Fethiye is a fashionable destination on the stretch of the Mediterranean known as the Turquoise Coast. With an amazing stretch of lovely sandy beach you may find yourselves enjoying the effects of the stunning sun and sea while staying at any type of accommodation you wish from the most luxurious ones to the more modest ones. Fethiye absorbs the tourist traffic and still retains a sense of its old-fashioned rural character, with all the modern comforts of the city. Also with a wide selection of restaurants on the harbour front and in the narrow streets of the old town Fethiye is inviting you to discover its true colours. Around Fethiye you may find several untouched rocky coves and beaches, crystalline seas, offshore islands offering you the tranquillity that you are looking for. Cheap flights and holidays are available to Fethiye year round.

Region - Mugla / Aegean Coast.
Country - Turkey.
Capital City - Ankara.
Language - Turkish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Islam.
Visas - 3 month visa is issued at port of entry for £10. Valid passport must have minimum validity of 3 months, 6 months recommended.
Currency - Turkish New Lira (Turkish Lira), about TRY 2.6 = £1 (TRL 2.6million = £1).
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Fethiye, Turkey.
Time Difference - GMT +2 hours.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours 30 mins.
Fethiye Airport - DLM (Dalaman).
Distance from Fethiye Airport - Approximately 40 miles.
Taxi Fare from Fethiye Airport - Approximately £32 one way.

Driving in Turkey - In Fethiye Traffic drives on the left. British licence is acceptable if hiring a car. Taking own car to Turkey requires international licence.
Electricity in Turkey - In Fethiye it is 220 volts. Adaptor required.
Turkey International Dialing Code - 0090.
Fethiye Public Phones - In Fethiye telephones are Coin and phonecard operated .
Fethiye Mobile Phones - Fethiye is covered by all major networks. .

Turkey Emergency Numbers - Fethiye emergency numbers are 155 (police); 110 (fire); 112 (ambulance).
Fethiye Health Risks - None.

Shop Opening Times in Fethiye - Fethiye Banks open 08.30-12.00 and 13.30-17.00 Mon-Fri. Fethiye Shops open 09.30-19.00. Office hours (government) in Fethiye are 08.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30 Mon-Fri.

Public Holidays in Fethiye - Public holidays in Fethiye are January 1, 19-23, April 23, May 19, August 30, October 29, November 2-5.

Fethiye Accommodation - Accommodation in Fethiye will suit every taste and pocket ranging from five-star hotels to more modest establishments. Five-star hotel prices in Fethiye are less than in most European countries. There are also motels with separate chalets, holiday villages on the coast and bed and breakfast accommodation. Rooms in private homes are sometimes available. Campsites in Fethiye are clearly signposted. There are also facilities for young people and students.

Tipping in Fethiye - In Fethiye hotels and restaurants include service in the bill, a tip of 5% is suggested. Tip taxi drivers 10%.

Fethiye Standard of Living - In Fethiye a Bottle of beer TRY3.9 (£1.50), can of Coke TRY1.3 (50p), basic meal TRY26 (£10), good meal TRY39 (£15).

Local Festivals in Fethiye - More than 100 festivals take place in Turkey every year. Along with the local festivals organised in almost every city of the country, international culture and art festivals are also held in major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya. Istanbul is the most important centre of international culture and art festivals and sponsored festivals. Whilst in Dalaman visit the opera and ballet festivals held from mid June through to early July in the Aspendos Roman Theatre near Side and Alanya, while the modern amphitheatre in Marmaris hosts ballet and pop concerts throughout the summer. .

Fethiye Climate - Fethiye has a typical Mediterranean climate of hot summers and mild winters on the Aegean coast.

Record Max °C
17 20 23 30 37 37 40 38 37 33 24 22
Avermage Max °C
15 15 18 21 25 30 33 33 30 26 21 16
Average Min °C
5 6 7 10 13 17 20 20 16 13 9 7
Record Min °C
-8 -8 -7 1 1 7 12 11 7 1 -2 -7
Days Above 21 °C
0 0 1 8 22 29 31 31 30 19 2 0
Days Above 32 °C
0 0 0 0 1 6 17 17 5 0 0 0
Month
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sun Hours / Day
4.5 5 7 8 10 12 12 12 10 8 6 5
Days Rain
12 11 9 7 5 3 1 2 3 5 7 13
Rainfall mm
244 192 121 64 44 24 10 12 23 72 135 281

Tourist Information on Fethiye
For further tourist information on Fethiye go to http://www.bodrumpages.com

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort has been made to give accurate and up-to-date information, no liability is accepted for any injury, loss or damage in respect of any information supplied.

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