Fethiye makes an excellent base for holidays or longer stays as there is plenty to see and do nearby. The area is rich in archaeological sites and on the most impressive is at nearby Patara. At the moment archaeologists are busy working at the site which contains the world’s first democratic parliamentary building, and it's even easy to recognise the ruins as such.
The ruins show that the first Parliament, which was where the Lycian League met, had semicircular seating. The earliest evidence of this League dates back to around 205 BC, but it's thought to have been operational a long time before this date. The League continued to rule well in to the first millennium, as it was even allowed to continue governing after the Romans moved into the area.
As well as containing the first democratic parliamentary building it seems likely that this area also has the oldest lighthouse in the world. Restoration work is currently ongoing, but it's likely to date back to around 60 A.D. and was dedicated to Emperor Nero. Although ancient ruins might not be everyone's cup of tea, it does make a pleasant trip out before returning back to Fethiye to enjoy one of the spectacular sunsets.
You'll find that many people congregate around the newly extended promenade and it does make a lovely spot to have a drink or a meal, or simply to enjoy a stroll. In fact there are many spots along this particular stretch of coastline which are pretty beautiful in the early evening sun, and it's easy to see why so many people choose to buy property here, or simply return here year after year for their annual summer holidays.
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