Sovalye Island guide for lifestyle, entertainment and attractions

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Sovalye Island Main Attractions

Meis Island Turkish residency visa extensions

The Greek island of Meis (just off the coast of Kas) has become popular with the expat residents of Kas, thanks to its handy visa facilities. Expats must renew their residency visas every three months, a time-consuming process which often necessitate ... read more

65 km to Sovalye island |
 

Gebeler Spa

After a hard day traipsing round ancient ruins, this spa will be a welcome relief. Some of the thermal spring's pools are fifteen metres deep, and the high levels of chlorine and sulphur are reputed to be beneficial for all sorts of ailments, from rh ... read more

2 km to Sovalye island |
 

Fethiye's Hellenistic theatre

Fethiye sits upon the ancient city of Telmessos, and you can see the ruins around the city. Have a look at the Hellenistic theatre, sat by the main quay. It was built by the Romans in the second century, over the ruins of an even older Greek theatre, ... read more

2 km to Sovalye island |
 

Knights Island

The island is also known as Knights Island, as local legend tells us this island was once a base for renegade Knights-turned-pirates in the Middle Ages. Keep an eye out for Roman ruins, visible in the clear waters. Inland, you'll find what's left of ... read more

0 km to Sovalye island |
 

Tlos, the home of sport

Sports fans, this one's for you. Tlos is not only the oldest residential area of Lycia, it was the seat of sport in the area. Twenty-eight kilometres from Fethiye, you can still see an acropolis, a stadium and a theatre. And it's said to be the home ... read more

28 km to Sovalye island |
 

Turkish Riviera, aka the Turquoise Coast

The Turkish Riviera, also known as the Turquoise Coast, covers south west Turkey, stretching from east of Alanya in the Mediterranean coast of Turkey to Cesme in the Aegean coast of Turkey, to the north of the well known tourist resort of Bodrum. Tur ... read more

0 km to Sovalye island |
 

Fethiye Marina

Fethiye Marina has plenty to offer, including a bar, restaurant, fitness centre, a swimming pool, and supermarket. ... read more

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Fethiye Museum

Fethiye Museum has an array of beautiful artefacts from the ancient city Telmessos - where modern-day Fethiye town now sits. Located just off the main street in the town centre, the museum houses a great number of Lycian artefacts. You can exp ... read more

2 km to Sovalye island |
 

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