Fethiye - Fethiye Hotels

Once the Lycian settlement of Telmessos, Fethiye is a lively port and market town where Turkish life and tourism exist side by side. Along the pretty waterfront you can watch the traditional wooden gullets, motor launches and fishing boats.

At the nearbye Calis Beach all manner of water-sports are availabel. In the old port area 'paspatur' sell everything from aromatic herbs to 'designer' clothes, nomadic rugs and hand-crafted jewellery. The famous rock tomb of King Amyntas is visited by many every year.

Market Place
Located at the centre of the town, the market place is a fascinating sight where al kinds of fresh vegetables, herbs, fruit, fish, meat and dairy products, as well as local handicrafts, are offered for sale.

Paspatur
This small square is named after the cold water spring called Paspatur which flows into the pool here. Its history dates back to many years. During the period when refrigerators were non-existent, water jags and melons were submerged into the pool for cooling, while animated, friendly chats were carried out at the coffee-houses and pubs located around it.

At present the Paspatur square has grown and expanded, with restaurants overshadowed by vine and ivy, bars and discotheques; as well as shops exhibiting touristic items and souvenirs as such as leather outfits, bags and accessories,; golden and silver ornaments and jewellery; carpets and rugs.
In addition to buildings which are outstanding samples of typical Greek architecture, the Old Mosque and the Historical Turkish Bath are located here.