Looking for a property for sale in Fethiye, Turkey? Fethiye is a pretty town at the foot of Mount Mendos, part of the Taurus Mountain chains, and surrounds the bay that it has given its name to. The high mountain range formed by rises and falls of the crust during the Tertiary Geological Period, and hundreds of bays lying at the mountainside seem to embrace each other along the Fethiye shore line. This mountain range (it was called the Kragos and Antikragos in the antique period) with an altitude of more than 6560 feet (2000m.) forms the southwest end of the Toros (Taurus) chain and lies parallel to the shore without a single passage to the inner regions.
On a warm and sunny winter day, peculiar to the Mediterranean climate while you are sipping at your Turkish tea or Turkish coffee, at one of the local tea gardens, along the coast, these mountains with pine trees at their skirts, white snow and mist on their summits will once more welcome you to heaven. Dry, long, hot summers and short, warm, rainy winters (ensuring green, lush countryside all year round) are climatic characteristics of Fethiye.
The temperature which is around 86-105 F (30-40 C) during the summer, is usually above 50 F (10 C) in the winter. Because at no time does the temperature of the turquoise-colored sea fall below 60ºf (16ºc) swimming is possible for nine months of the year, in fact there are really only two seasons in Fethiye : Spring and Summer!
Due to the prevailing climatic conditions in the region, pine forests are abundantly sprawling over the mountains and hillsides consisting of silver fir, Scotch fir, and Norway spruce. Olive, laurel, myrtle, acacia, plane tree and poplar trees are some other types that you can find in this rich flora. The frankincense tree (Liquidamber Orientalis) which is the source of myrrh widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, is among one of the rarest species in the world is cultivated only around Fethiye and Koycegiz and in a small district of California. This plant has survived for 10 million years and has remained in existence since before the ice ages.
You may reach this natural and historical heaven that God has donated to nature by any of one of the land, air, or sea courses that you chose. You could have a comfortable journey to Fethiye by the three highways through the pine forests, with connections to Mugla, Antalya and Burdur. Scheduled bus trips in all three directions provide the link between Fethiye and other cities. The nearest center for air travel is the Dalaman Airport 31 miles (50 kms.) to Fethiye. In addition to the year round Istanbul - Izmir - Ankara and Antalya connected flights of Turkish Airlines, there are direct flights to all major cities in Europe, Asia and America. During the touristic season, Fethiye's having the fourth largest seaport after Iskenderun, Mersin and Antalya provides great ease of marine travel. The naturally protected harbour is a drop-by place for all yacht crews.
We have an excellent selection of property in and around Fethiye to suit all tastes and pockets. Property on the beach and property nestling in the hills. Property near the town within easy walking distance and property 'away from it all' but within a short car/bus journey from Fethiye. Select the house of your choice from the property that is available for sale in Fethiye, Turkey.
We have individual, private viewing trips all year round to this area from only £99.00.* For a free brochure and more information please call our office in London - 0845 644 7611 (local call) or from abroad 0044 208 920 5260.
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