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The Beaches

The best known beach around Fethiye is the Çalış Beach. It is off the road and is five kilometres of narrow sand beach. It is suitable for wind surfing as it receives good breezes. The beach is five kilometres from the town and there are frequent minibus and bus services to Çalış and also a regular water-taxi service during the summer season. On the way, there is a row of hotels, along with restaurants, bars and shops. A Yörük (Turkish nomad) tent is set up on the beach. This has been a good way to promote the disappearing Yörük culture and cuisine. It receives great interest from visitors.

The Kayıkhane facilities run by the municipality provide the opportunity to enjoy all types of aqua sports. Among these, the sport of rowing has become popular in Fethiye. Every year on 9-10 February the Mediterranean Rowing Cup is held at Karagözler. The races, currently conducted at the national level, will become an international event from this year on.

In the vicinity of Fethiye there are many more beaches. The Ölüdeniz-Kıdrak and Belceğiz Beaches not only have a reputation in Turkey but around the world. Ölüdeniz is one the symbols of Turkish tourism. (You can find more information on these beaches and others under the section covering beaches.)