Fethiye  is a lively Turkish town of around  100,000 inhabitants. It is the  perfect mix of of a sophisticated  and ethnic life for living and  for holidays.The town has area  called Paspatur which is a bazaar  area catering for the needs of all  tourists with real atmosphere. The  main street and all side streets are  full of big and small traders in  everything you can possibly imagine.  Right in the centre of town is a  combined permanent Fish and fruit  and veg market where the bargains  are incredible. ASDA watch out you  can not roll back your prices this  far. You can buy your fish or  shellfish in the market and one of  the restaurants surrounding the  market will create a delicious meal  for you for around �2.

Tuesday  is the big market in Fethiye. Maybe 500 to  700 traders all selling their wares.  Big bargains but please haggle  sensibly and compare prices before  you buy. Great atmosphere here  also.Originally Fethiye was known as  Termessos and there are still  remains and an amphitheater from the  Lycian period.Some 3 to 4000 ex-pats  live in and around Fethiye  permanently with this number  doubling at least during spring to  autumn.

Fethiye  must be one of the best sailing  centres anywhere in the world with  steady winds, crystal clear water  and the most incredible scenery.