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Turkey Fethiye is a heavily forested region that offers
occasional glimpses of the sea and an islet or two basking in total seclusion.
The Gulf of Göcek and its friendly marina is one of the Mediterranean's
best sailing spots. Dotted with islands and indented with many coves, its land
and seascapes are irresistible. The ruins of Arymaxa, an ancient city at the
southern tip of the gulf, lie at the edge of the azure waters. Opposite, on
Tersane Island, stand Byzantine ruins, including those of the ancient
shipyards. The popular resort Fethiye, 135 km southeast of Marmaris, boasts an
important marina at the head of a beautiful bay strewn with islands. A hill
crowned by the ruins of the crusader fortress built by the Knights of Rhodes
overlooks the little port. Above the town, (called Telmessos in antiquity),
numerous Lycian rock tombs, reproducing the facades ancient buildings, were cut
into the cliff face. The Tomb of Amyntas, which probably dates from the fourth
century B.C. is the most remarkable. |