Fethiye’s famous Lycian rock tombs were once filled with gold and riches fit for dead royalty – until they were looted sometime after their construction during the 4th century B.C. Now the site of the tombs, high on a mountain side overlooking the beach town of Fethiye, Turkey, sits perched atop a climb of several hundred steps waiting for visitors.
The view from below is much more impressive than tombs’ interior, which are about the width of an elevator. For 3 TL (~$2) you’ll pay for a good calf workout and this great view of Fethiye from above.
From there you can take (your legs) to new heights for an even better view from the ruins of Fethiye Castle. Those of you not afraid of a steep climb should head up to this prominent flag pole for the best possible view of Fethiye (and Calis beach in the distance) from the immediate area.
And yes, those are the same Lycian rock tombs, one of Fethiye’s most popular attractions, which I’m standing in front of on the foXnoMad Facebook fan page. I’ll have plenty to share from this coastal Turkish city which I’m basing myself out through the spring but for now you can see more of my pictures in my Fethiye gallery here.
I will never forget the uphill hike to those tombs! Definitely worth it, though! What a great view of the city!! :))
Haha, it was a heck of a climb all the way to the top!
Oh. I need to go there. Looks like a fab place and you definitely got some good pictures.
Ah Fethiye, so much to see and do around these parts. I’d wait until it’s a touch warmer though, just got quite chilly all of a sudden!
Love me some Turkey. Didn’t hit this spot, but will next time, for sure.
Definitely worth coming this way; are you headed to the Middle East soon?
I haven’t been to Turkey yet but will add this adventure to my list for when I visit. Just my kind of trip.
So, so much to see in this part of Turkey. Lots of history and of course, beautiful beaches!
Turkey is one of those countries you can visit time and time again and find something new to explore each time.
I couldn’t agree more!
Turkey gets higher and higher on my bucket list with your every post. What a cultural treasure trove it appears to be.
Thank you Mark – the Fethiye area is especially rich with Lycian relics. There is also an amphitheater right by the harbor that was just uncovered by an earthquake a few years ago. Previously nobody knew it was even there! I’m sure you would enjoy a trip to Turkey, many travel wonders here 🙂
I love the second photo.
Fethiye is only 20 minutes from Olu Deniz, the start of The Lycian Way – considered to be one of the best treks in the world. If I had a month I’d visit those tombs, strap on my hiking boots and start walking. Lucky you being there.
Yes, before I leave this area I am planning on doing several hikes in and around this area. I’d actually like to go up and around now since the mountains are covered with snow 🙂
Looks awesome! I was so tempted to make the trip there when I was in Ankara a few weeks ago… now I’m kicking myself!! Next time 😉
A perfect excuse to make a trip back 😉
Wow, beautiful. Shame about the treasures. 🙁
Unfortunately there are so many tombs lying around Fethiye (literally!)
http://images.foxnomad.com/gallery2/v/fethiye_turkey/CIMG0435.JPG.html
but all have been looted over the years.
These are stunning! They must be even more breathtaking when you stand right in front of them.
Definitely, they are really quite large up front! Here’s tiny old me in front of one for perspective:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=166435810047271&set=a.166430276714491.36094.166427370048115
It seems that all wonderful things in this world (including my lineage!) can be traced to Turkey. I must go! 🙂
Yes! If you by any chance make it out to Turkey before May let me know – I’d be happy to come meet you since it’s my stomping ground for a bit.