Fethiye is a city in the province of Muğla in the Aegean region with more than 45000 inhabitants. It is one of Turkey’s most important tourist centres and is especially appreciated in summer. The gulf, in which we can find numerous islands, is closed in by the island of Cavaliere, the isle of horsemen.

The tourist centre of Fethiye, runs to 135 kilometres of coastline down to the southeast of Marmaris, where one can appreciate the remains of the ruins of the Colossus of Rhodes. This city is a must for the visitor. Formerly known as Telmessos, it contains the tombs of the Lycian Rock, where the facades of ancient buildings are reproduced in the rock face of the cliffs.

The climate is Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers, and mild winters. Its waters are excellent for sailing.