With its postcard-worthy backdrop of golden sands, forested mountains, and miles of azure ocean, it’s no surprise that Fethiye is among the most-visited cruise ports on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. The town itself is equally attractive, with leafy seafront promenades, lively bazaars, and ancient ruins.

Overshadowed by its more famous neighbours, but undeservedly so, Fethiye is the launch point for the most stunning stretch of the Turquoise Coast. Some of the scenery in this area is so beautiful that it will make you gasp at first sight, from the almost impossible blueness of the sea to the lushness of the pine forests along the coast. You can take your recommendation from the ancient Greeks, who settled this area in the 5th century BC, building the city of Telmessos, which was later captured by Alexander the Great.