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"FETHIYE"
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, 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.
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