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 gbp.

           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.