A Little Journey to the Lycian Way in Fethiye

A Little Journey to the Lycian Way in Fethiye

What can we do in Fethiye, which is the district that attracts the most visitors in Muğla?

We can say that Fethiye is the most ideal place of the region for those who do not want to spend their time both on vacation and visiting cultural and historical places. It is a place where you cannot get enough of exploring with its historical ruins, museums and ancient cities.

You can start your route first with the Lycian road of Fethiye. The Lycian Way, which is in the top 10 in the world and opened to visitors in 1999, is also called the longest distance walking path. In this region, there are also small settlements where you can stop and rest or find accommodation while you go for a long walk.

The Lycian road, which gives its name to the region where you will feel the presence of ancient civilizations, consists of narrow pathways in the style of pathways that the Lycians once used to trade. The road starting from Faralya village of Fethiye (known as Telmessos before the Ottoman rule) extends to the Patara region of Antalya. The region, which is flocked by foreign visitors who are especially fond of nature and mountain walks, fascinates thousands of tourists. You can take a long mountain walk and explore the ancient cities in the region, especially by following the signposts that will enable you to find your way easily on the Lycian road, which is financed by many different organizations. You will feel the dusty traces of history by observing the ruins of almost 19 different ancient cities. Starting from Pınara Ancient City, you can explore the ruins of many ancient cities such as Sidyma, Xanthos, Antipellos, Pydnia, Letoon, Apollania, Myra, Simena, Limyra. A visit to the ancient King's Tombs built into the cliffs or to the Afkule monastery, no matter how damaged all these structures have been due to natural disasters, will provide an unforgettable experience for fans of magnificent history and nature. In order to inhale the historical scent of all these ancient civilizations, you can take a small journey into the past, hosted by the Lycian Way, whether with your friends or with organized tours, and you can get the chance to see the beauties offered by nature. On the historical walking path of almost 535 km, you will be doing sports on the one hand, and on the other hand, you will accumulate memories that will spend your holiday to the fullest.