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Best Beaches in Fethiye
Your complete guide to Fethiye's 3 most beautiful beaches — from the world-famous Blue Lagoon to the hidden canyon cove of Butterfly Valley and the relaxed Calis promenade.
Exploring Fethiye's Coastline
Fethiye is home to what many consider Turkey's most iconic beach scenery. The district's star attraction is Ölüdeniz — the legendary Blue Lagoon whose turquoise-to-cobalt colour gradients and pine-forested sand spit have become synonymous with the Turkish Riviera in international travel imagery. Above the lagoon, Babadağ Mountain rises 1,960 metres to create one of the world's premier tandem paragliding venues. Yet beyond this famous backdrop, Fethiye has quieter secrets: Butterfly Valley, a hidden canyon cove reached only by sea, and Çalış, a long laid-back strip on the north shore of Fethiye Bay with wonderful sunset views.
All Fethiye Beaches
Oludeniz Beach
Turkey's most iconic beach — the legendary Blue Lagoon with paragliding from Babadag Mountain.
Butterfly Valley Beach
Hidden canyon cove accessible only by water taxi, named for its endemic Jersey Tiger butterfly.
Calis Beach
Long laid-back strip north of Fethiye marina with clear water and spectacular sunset views.
Quick Comparison
| Beach | Type | Water Clarity | Best For | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oludeniz Beach | White Sand | Crystal Clear | Family, Snorkeling | Full |
| Butterfly Valley Beach | Pebble | Excellent | Quiet, Snorkeling | Minimal |
| Calis Beach | Dark Sand | Good | Family, Sunsets | Good |