
Fethiye stands in the same place as the ancient city of Tehmessos
which dates back to 400BC. Although the current population of Fethiye is
only around 25,000 it is still a busy and popular tourist destination,
especially during the sunny summer months. Fethiye was established as a
Lycian town although everyone from the Romans and Byzantines to the
Ottomans have left their mark on Fethiye throughout the ages. This
region is in the heart of ancient Lycia and has many historic sites
among which Kaunos, Tlos, Pinara, and Letoon are particularly
noteworthy. It is a region of dramatic mountains, stunning beaches,
cosmopolitan ports and rustic villages. Around Fethiye, there are
important ancient cities of the Lycians. To the southeast of Fethiye
lies Xanthos at Kinik village, an important capital of Lycians. Its
setting is naturally adorned while Letoon, by Kumluova village and close
to Xanthos, is also interesting. Letoon was a cult center during the
Lycian period and remains can be seen of temples dedicated to Leto,
Artemis and Apollo. Patara by Ovagelmis, Pinara by Minare, Tlos by
Doger, Cadianda by Yesil Üzümlü, Sidyma by Dodurga, Karmilassos by Kaya,
Pydnai by Kavadere, Araxa by Ören, Lydoe by Kapidag, Lissa and Arsada
by Kayadibi, and Daedela by Inlice are other significant sites to visit
in the environs of Fethiye.
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