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- Fethiye
Fethiye
The small port town and holiday retreat of Fethiye occupies the
site of the ancient city Telmessos, with an impressive ancient
theatre and numerous Lycian rock tombs. Situated at the head of a
pretty island-strewn bay, Fethiye is a popular holiday destination
on the stretch of the Mediterranean known as the Turquoise
Coast.
Fethiye town absorbs the tourist traffic and still retains a
sense of its old-fashioned rural character, with herds of goats and
sheep blocking the roads on market days and the smell of herbs and
spices in the air. Around Fethiye are numerous unspoiled rocky
coves and beaches, crystalline seas, offshore islands, cliffs and
pine-covered mountains affording as much holiday relaxation or
activity as one chooses.
Information & Facts
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in the main tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was
introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from
the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be
exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and
ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,
but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open
mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but
Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on
their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and
Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are
Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the
more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash
or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions
and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as
payment.