Population: 25,000 Beaches: Oludeniz, Calis Sightseeing At a Glance: Oludeniz, Sarıgerme, Kidrak, Ancient Telmessos, Fethiye Museum Archaeological Sites Around: Gunluk, Pinarbasi, Dalyan, Kaunos, Letoon, Kalkan, Kas, Patara, Xanthos

Not much remains of the antique city of Telmessos as it was destroyed by earthquakes. But Fethiye, a sheltered town at the end of a bay covered with islands, attracts holiday makers and tourists drawn by its natural beauty, its quaint plazas, narrow streets and lively market place. The surrounding area is rich with beautiful coves and valleys.

Places not to be missed include Butterfly Valley, home of thousands of butterflies, and Saklikent, reached only by wading through the ice-cold waters straight from the mountains. Oludeniz, or the Dead Sea, takes its name from the still waters which separate the lagoon from the sea itself. The calm blue waters and the rugged mountains, make this one of Turkey's most beautiful regions.