Ölüdeniz Beach

This beach is arguably the most photographed beach in the world.  Otherwise known as The Blue Lagoon because it is an area of outstanding beauty.  It is a popular tourist destination and has numerous facilities such as restaurants, shops, bars and the beach has shower, toilet and changing areas.  The beach is free but the lagoon charges a very small entrance fee, but it is worth a day out.

The Harbour at Fethiye

Fethiye is a lively bustling town with shops, bazaars and plenty of nightlife if required and is 4 miles from Lemon Tree villa.  The bay provides a natural port and is an important stop for all kinds of boats.  Many of the restaurants serve foods to suit all palettes and they are excellent value.  From Fethiye you can explore the region, simply by taking a Dolmus (minibus) from the town centre.

Fethiye Market

The market in Fethiye is on Tuesdays and is definitely worth a visit.  The local stall holders expect you to haggle and as a rule offer 50% less than they ask and end up at 60% - 65% of the original asking price for your bargain.  Don't worry if you miss it, you can go to Hisaronu market (near the villa) which takes place on Mondays.  Good luck bargain hunting!  There are many to be had.

Çalis Beach

The beach is located 5 Kms north of Fethiye and can be reached either by Dolmus or Water Taxi from fethiye harbour.  The beach is partly sand and partly pebble and stretches for many miles.  Again, there are restaurants, bars and shops to occupy you while the children can be entertained in the Aqua Park situated nearby. More info can be found at www.calisbeach.com

Kayakoy Village

This deserted Greek settlement was built in the 14th century on the ancient site of Karmillassos which was destroyed by earthquake.  The village was abandoned after the Turkish and Greek governments signed a 'population exchange' agreement in 1922.  The Greek population was exchanged with the Turkish population residing in Western Thrace.  Worth a visit.

Lycian Rock Tombs

4th century B.C. monuments from the Lycian period within Fethiye draw many visitors.  These tombs are excavated into natural rock, which become a symbol of the city.  Fethiye has its own tombs but these are a picture of the tombs at Dalyan, which can be seen if you take the boat trip to Dalyan.  Amyntas, which is considered by many as the most beautiful and most magnificent tomb can be reached from Fethiye by a stairway off the harbour.

Butterfly Valley

It's a place difficult to reach, but, once you are there, the sight of millions and millions of butterflies all over the rocks, tree trunks and leaves is so spectacular it is not to be missed.  At first, you are unaware of this phenomenon, you may come to think that this is part of the natural flora; but then, a slight movement or a flickering sound would cover the sky in a second, the whole valley would come alive with butterflies.

Saklikent (Hidden City)

Saklikent is located on the slope of Akdag, in rocks along the Fethiye-Antalya highway.  The entrance is a 328 feet long (100m) canyon, formed through the centuries by melting snow.  The wooden walkway is fastened to the rocks by iron bars driven into the rocks.  Once inside, waters gushing out from the rock sand forming a stream at zero altitude will welcome you.  Saklikent is 31 miles (50 km) from Fethiye.

Hisarönü- Ovacik

Hisarönü is where Lemon Tree Villa is situated and is a 5 minute walk from the centre.  Set round the base of a once fortified hill, Hisarönü means 'in front of the fortress'. It has a centrally orientated main-street area, where colourful boutiques, busy restaurants and bars, boast the best of Europe and Turkey.

Dalyan - Mud Baths

Dalyan has many therapeutic hot springs. The waters which contain radioactive elements and sulphur are believed to cure rheumatism, skin, liver, spleen and bowel complaints, as well as being beneficial for nervous and digestive disorders.  The Sultaniye Thermal Bath which is famous in Turkey, the water is 40 degrees Centigrade. The mud baths are also said to remedy rheumatism as well as cleanse and beautify the skin. Once you have covered yourself in the mud, wait for a few minutes to dry it. You then clean yourself in the sulphur pool. Mud bath is also at a temperature of 40 degrees. A must for a day trip.