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Also Araxa ,founded on the Antic Xanthos Stream ascended, is 40 km. away from Fethiye and is really worth visiting .This extraordinary water spring is subjected to mythological stories. Rampart ruins, Turkish baths and aqueduct of Bizantium period are remaining from the city of Ören Village today. Also Letoon which was a holy city, dedicated to the Goddess Leto. Located at Kumluova Village and 4 km from Xanthos, it is known that all holy ceremonies were performed here by the priests of the temples of Leto, Artemis and Apollon is also worth visiting . Visit the beautiful Castle, Fethiye Castle which is thought that castle ascending at the south of the city belongs to knights of Saint John.
Beaches
Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) - Belcekız Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon), referred as "The Eden bestowed by God to World" according to Tourism authorities, is a tourism centre that is really worth visiting . Ölüdeniz with very green pine forests reached to shores, tepid sea and long beaches in which all tones of green, blue and violet colours is an area you will undoubtedly enjoy visiting . With numerous touristic facilities, restaurant, shopping centres, as well as health cabinets, buffets and a variety of other facilities within this unique bay is the ideal place to visit during your stay .Also worth visiting is Kıdrak Bay at 3 km. south of Belceğiz, is an ideal daily resting place with its dense pine trees, clean beach and clear sea which is inviting you to discover its true beauty . Also visit Faralya Sweet coastal village at the end of Kıdrak road, which is a resort place for wanderers with its wild nature, appropriate climate, friendly people and its attractiveness. Visit Yakapark , a unique place, in which unforgettable moments can be lived within the mysteries of voices of water and birds, formed together with wide wealth of nature with works and creativity of human. Transportation is maintained with a 2 km. road from Yaka Village.
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