Fethiye is a town located at the junction of Aegean &
Mediterranean seas. Modern day Fethiye is built on the
ancient city of Telmessos, ruins of which can be seen in
the city. It is one of Turkey's well-known tourist
destination and is especially during the summer season.
Click here for general information about Fethiye
including an online tourist map
Club Fullia (former Mango)
Address:
Hamam Sokak, No: 29, Fethiye, Turkey
Web:
Facebook.com &
Youtube.com
A small indoor dance club, sometimes featuring live
Turkish music, is Mango Bar. Especially recommended for
those who likes younger crowd.
Reviews about this venue:
"now called club fullia as stated in its Facebook
page (posted by Mr. Torres on June 08 2019)
"I may have had 2.. TWO bad situations at MANGO in
Fethiye... but the first time I attempted to get into
the venue, the "bouncer/security/thug" looked at my
footwear.... Vuitton shoe/trainers.... and told me that
the club was full... the door opened and it evidently
was NOT. The second time... again, my footwear was
closely scrutinized .. and presumably passed some sort
of "test" .... and as a group of arriving people were
let in in front of me WITHOUT paying..... I was asked if
I was alone. When I said Yes.... I was told that I had
to have a ticket, which I would have to pay for. I don't
think I've witnessed such appalling manners and attitude
since the awful days of "door whores" in London. Maybe I
was deemed to be TOO OLD (at 36) to be allowed access to
this hallowed sanctuary? A real shame, as I was
searching for a great venue to bring a group of very
wealthy friends who wanted something a little more "upmarket"
than some of the other... MUCH more welcoming bars in
the Paspatur area. IF Mango has some strange sort of
door policy... it certainly should be explained.
Hence.... I CANNOT recommend this bar.... CAR CEMETARY,
on the other hand (closed by 2019).. was welcoming, fun, great attitude
and a fantastic live band."(Posted by Alan M from U.K on
August 21st 2013)
"I haven't heard of gay bars as such but I have met gay
people in and around Fethiye and they are very much
accepted they don't have any problems. Mango in Fethiye
has a resident drag artist called Pasha so i suppose
that place must attract some gay people as well as the
straight people who enjoy the entertainment."
(10-06-2006)
Talk of The Town / Hisaronu
Address: Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Hisaronu, Fethiye, Mugla
Province -
Google Map
Web:
Tripadvisor.com/ &
Facebook.com
Talk of the town is the popular night club famous with
very professional drag-shows especially. It is located
on the main street of Hisaronu, Oludeniz. Hisaronu is
located very close to Oludeniz beach area and can be
reached from downtown Fethiye with frequent, comfortable
and cheap public minivans. Many tourists chose to stay
in Hisaronu for being close to the Oludeniz beach and it
has its own entertainment and night life. Many British
people also have houses and lives constantly in Hisaronu
and the vicinity.
Eski Bar
Adres: Hisaronu, Fethiye Mugla Province, Turkey -
Google Map
Web:
Facebook.com/
Next to La Mediteranee, this bar is a good place to have
a few beers or cocktails in day time or early evenings
when you want to to waste away some time.
Comments:
"It's a great bar, lots of fun, gay community very
welcome, and i even met one haha :)" (Posted by Kirsty
from UK on 09/06/2009)
Kısmet Bar (This venue was Closed Down)
Address: Across from Fethiye Belediyesi Kultur Merkezi
(municipality culture center), Fethiye, Turkey
.
These are some popular bars and clubs in Fethiye where
gay people can feel more comfortable.
Deep Blue Cafe & Bar
Address:
27 Hamam Sokak, Paspatur, Fethiye, Mugla / Turkey
Web:
Facebook.com &
Tripadvisor.com/
This cafe & bar is located in night life and shopping
quarter Paspatur in Fethiye, not far from the marina.
More hen half of the of the clients are foreigners
visting living in Fethiye, so it has quite an
international atmosphere
Buzz Beach Bar
Address: Oludeniz, Fethiye -
Google Map
Web:
Facebook.com &
Tripadvisor.com
It is one of the best of bars located at Oludeniz beach.
Most of the clients are English and tourists from other
European countries. .
Revolution Bar & Club
Address: Hisar Caddesi, Oludeniz, Fethiye -
Google Map
Web:
Facebook.com &
Youtube.com &
Tripadvisor.com
Opened in 2013 the biggest club in Fethiye area. Sound
and light system that rivals any club worldwide. Good
music, cosy place, drinks for every taste. Different
theme parties every week. Special shows from all parts
of the world.
Vip Dance Bar
Address: Belcegiz Mah.
Carsi
Cad, No: 11, Oludeniz, Fethiye
Web:
Facebook.com & Youtube.com
One of the most entertaining and most popular cafe &
bars around Fethiye located in Belcegiz quarter of
Oludeniz. Worth trying if you happen to go near by.
Swallows Restaurant
Address: Oludeniz, Fethiye, Turkey -
Google Map
Web:
Facebook.com/ &
Tripadvisor.com/
This venue is recommended by a website visitor as
follows:
"Owner, is not gay but has gay friends and is very gay
friendly. Food is variety of Turkish and International.
As the owner is a chef himself he can do requests if
they are not busy. Extensive menu. Great for
people-watching, great atmosphere." (02/01/2009)
Reviews:
"This restaurant has now moved. Same owner but it has
moved down onto the nearby beach resort of Oludeniz. On
the main road leading to the beach, a couple of hundred
yards from the beach. Everything else is the same"
(February 20 2011)
Following venues are not explicitly gay /
gay-friendly places
Mozaik Bahce
Address: Cumhuriyet Mah,
91 Sokak Fethiye, Turkey
Web:
Facebook.com/ &
Yelp.com/ &
Foursquare.com
The Mozaik Bahçe (Mosaic Garden) restaurant specializes
exclusively in dishes from south east Turkey. The menu
is influenced by the rich and diverse mosaic culture of
the Hatay region and its historical association with
Ottoman, Arabic, Armenian and French cuisine. Children's
options are also available.
Pasa Kebab
Address:
Carsi Cad. No:42, Fethiye, Turkey
Web:
Facebook.com &
Yelp.com/
"We are offering a wide range of kebab dishes for your
tasting pleasure which include lahmacun, doner, iskender,
pide and pizza and of course mainly for our
international guests we also offer hot pot, steak ,
pasta dishes etc."
Barbella Restaurant
Address:
Baris Manco Bulvari, No: 124/B, Calis, Fethiye,
Turkey
Web:
Facebook.com &
Foursquare.com/
One of the best out of many restaurants located in Calis
beach. Barbella is located on the main street that leads
towards the beach, somewhere near the bridge over the
river.
Levissi Garden
Address: Kayakoy, Fethiye -
Google Map
Web:
Facebook.com/ &
Yelp.Com
The setting is so atmospheric with the ruined village as
a backdrop. They also fetch from hotels and drop back at
the end of the evening. The experience starts with a
tour of the whole place, then comes the wine tasting.
Then you are taken to your table. The food is fabulous.
The wine can be expensive. Ask the price when you are
tasting and choosing.
Cinbal Restaurant
Address: Kayakoy, Fethiye, Turkey -
Google Map
Web:
Facebook.com &
Tripadvisor.com
This is a very authentic open-air restaurant where they
offer a very rich breakfast in the morning. For lunch
they have variety of traditional Turkish kebabs, with a
possibility of cooking your own meat-dish at small
barbecue pits they will provide you if you prefer that
way.
Unfortunately there is not any gay friendly cinema in
Fethiye at the moment
Unfortunately there is not any explicitly gay /
gay-friendly bath house, saunas or hamam in Fethiye.
Other Recommended None-Gay Sauna or Bath Houses
Not necessarily in order to find partners, a visit
to a historical Turkish bath is at the top of the
must-do list for gay tourists visiting Turkey. The
following ones are recommended (none-gay) baths in
Fethiye recommended to people who not to want miss this
exotic experience.
Old Turkish Bath (Turk Hamami)
Address: Hamam Sokak, Paspatur, Fethiye, Turkey -
Google Map
Web:
Turkeysforlife.com &
Facebook.com/
This is the popular historical Turkish bath in town. The
Turkish Bath, together with the Mosque situated nearby,
were built by Yavuz Sultan Selim in the 16th Century.
Comments:
"The historical Turkish bath in Fethiye is located
Paspatur known as the "Old City". Another bath is near
the Bus Terminal, operating throughout the year. In
addition, some touristic hotels in the center of the
town and at Oludeniz, Hisaronu, Ovacik and Çalis have
traditionally built Turkish baths." (September 2008)
Kaya Hamami
Address: Garaj Karsisi, Fethiye, Turkey -
Google Map
Also known as "Fethiye Kaya Hamami", this bath house is
located somewhere across the intercity bus terminal (Otobus
Garaji / Otobüs terminali). This is a less touristic
Turkish bath, catering to local people more.
Sultan Spa & Hamam
Address:1030 Sok, No:142, Foca Burnu, Calis Beach,
Fethiye, Turkey
Google Map
This is a modern establishment near Calis Beach with spa, bath, hamam and similar amenities.
"With 25 years of experience and expert staff, Sultan
Turkish Bath & Spa offers you very special preferences.
You can benefit from special packages includes Turkish
bath, sauna, massage, facial masks and much more as well
as the individual services."
In general, the cruising areas - especially parks and
secluded beaches are where gay men should be more
selective with the people they meet. It is always
possible to come across to some bad guys who want to
trap the gay men in such places. Especially, be careful
at night time and do not carry very valuable things and
a lot of money on you, just in case.
There is not a very apparent gay cruising spot in
Fethiye but main streets of
Paspatur (the night life
quarter); the parks and the waterfront near the old
harbour can be the places most recommended to the people
who like to try outdoor cruising, naturally after dark.
Ugur Mumcu Park near the harbour-wall has been
especially recommended as the best cruising spot in a
message we received from a local person in January 2011.
Cruising around the big monument (Sehitler Aniti) in
this park is said to be more visible in the evenings.
The pretty waterfront promenade leads past the fishing
harbour, marina and port, where it is very likely to see
local gay men cruising in summer evenings.
Likewise, there is not any distinctively gay-friendly
beach in and around Fethiye town. In fact there are no
beaches suitable for swimming at the very centre of
Fethiye. The nearest beach of Fethiye is
Calis Beach (Çalış
Plaji), which stretches west for over 4km (2.5 miles),
lined by hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars the whole
way. Coarse sand at the end nearest the town, it is
shingle at the far end. This would be where you can
occasionally see gay men bathing in the sun or swimming.
The best beach in the area is 15km (10 miles) away at
the beautiful lagoon of Oludeniz. The Oludeniz or Blue
Lagoon is a stunning expanse of shimmering blue water.
The beach of
Butterfly Valley is possibly the most
popular holiday spot for local and foreign gay and
lesbian people visiting Fethiye region. Butterfly Valley
(Kelebekler Vadisi) is a camping area mostly popular
among backpacker's but there are more comfortable
Bungalow style accommodations there as well. For daily
visits, you can either join typical boat trips which
stop here, or take dolmus-boats from Oludeniz available
several times a day. You can also go there with the
minibuses going to Kabak Koyu (another small valley/bay
similar to Butterfly Valley) from Fethiye or Oludeniz.
Before arriving to Kabak Koyu you need to stop at the
top of the valley and make a little hard trekking
downward to the beach lasting over half an hour. Walking
back up would naturally be harder especially when it is
hot in mid Summer.
Although it is comparatively far,
Patara Beach is a spot
of incomparable beauty with its white sand beaches and
curious sand dunes. It is advised to spare at least one
full day to visit Patara beach if you go from Fethiye. First of
all you will need to change bus in Kinik, which is
walking distance to ancient Lycian city
Xanthos . After
visiting Xanthos ruins you can take the minibus to
Patara beach from Kinik town center. There is also very
important and well-maintained Lycian ancient city in
Patara some 1 km from the beach which you should not
miss. It is advised to get off from the minibus near
ancient city, before arriving to the beach. From there
you can walk to the beach after seeing the Patara city
ruins.
The many beaches and bays of Fethiye are ideal for
picnicking and camping as well. Other popular
neighborhood beach/swimming regions include Belcegiz,
Gemiler Islands, Koturumsu, Katranci Bay, Gunluk and
Gocek.
Comments About Beaches and Gay Cruising Spots :
"Cruising along the river at night between PizzaPizza
opposite the Popeye boat and the big Tuesday market
square." (Posted by Ruud from Netherlands on June 26th
2013)
"Go to
"Surf Beach" in Calis and walk to the rocks
at the end of the beach. Action between the rocks, not
very busy." (Posted by Ruud from Nl on Dec 16 2012)
Info: The Surfing Centre at the Çalış Beach, at a
distance of 10 km. to the city centre is an ideal
location for those wishing to be trained in this field
and to participate in wind surf and kite surf.
Experienced and licensed trainers hold courses here
Every year many sportsmen coke here from Europe,
especially from Switzerland, Germany and England to be
trained in wind and kite surfing. Those keen on wind
surf can achieve results after working with experienced
and licensed trainers for a minimum of 3 hours The wind
blows in Fethiye from March to the end of October. It is
both thermal and quite regular. There are no currents,
rocky formations, sand hills and medusas here. The sea
traffic is not hazardous. The centre is within the
preservation area for crette carettas.
"Patara- Gelemis village has a naked beach, gay couples
and nice sandy beach" (Posted by Matt from UK on October
12th 2011)
"Fethiye
Harbour (Gardens) Junction of Gaffar Okkan Cd
and 504/1 sokak (street) at the Harbour Sea Front. The
park/formal gardens are on the seafront in the harbour
in Central Fethiye. The cruising area is directly
opposite the "Popeye's" floating fish café, It is also
where the canal meets the sea. Various ways to get
there. A good way is to get off the Dolmus (local bus)
terminal at the Central Mosque (Yeni Cami). Go down the
main road , Gaffar Okkan Cd , crossing over Ataturk Cd.
Walk down the hill to the Harbour. The park is on your
left at the harbour. After 22: 30, when no-one else is
around except cruisers. Sit on the benches or spot your
desired man and sit next to him and strike up a
conversation. Unfortunately, it is probably take-away
only as there are no dark areas to play in as it is
quite a well lit public park. As with all Turkish
Cruising locations , pick-pockets can be found so go
with very little cash and leave your valuables (watch,
jewellery, mobile, phone, wallet) at home". (Posted by
tifannylondon on August 21 2011)
"Fethiye, Calis Beach
Day time where
1078 Sokak meets the Beach. Calis Beach
is 3km west of the harbour town of Fethiye. Get a local
bus (Dolmus) to Calis Beach and get off where the little
bridge crosses the creek. Then, walk westwards 200m
along the seafront. Or, Use the large car park at 1078
Sk and walk 50m to the beach. Fethiye and Calis are NOT
particularly busy with gay/bi men. There is no
"significant" gay scene. Not an official or busy gay
beach but local gay/bi men and tourists have taken to
use the stretch of beach at 1078sk because there are NO
sunbeds there and so this stretch tends not to attract
the general population / families etc... i.e it is
slightly quieter. It is also convenient for local men to
drive to the area in their cars, park in the car park
and wander down to see who is on the beach at this
point. Outward signs of affection between males is not
tolerated. No sun beds/loungers and Calis beach consists
of tiny pebbles, so, take thick or padded towels to lie
on and reef shoes to enter the sea. Night time cruising,
where
1425 Sokak meets the beach. Best times after sunset ,
but , later is better 22:30 – 24:00 There is no
"significant" gay scene. Local gay/bi men and tourists
sometimes visit this practically deserted section of the
beach after dark. Currently there are no hotels or
buildings here or street lights. This is likely to be
developed in the future though, which will probably kill
any action. There are bushes and walls here, where
outdoor sex might be possible , with caution. It is also
convenient for local men to drive to the area in their
cars, park ON the beach and see who is on the beach/in
the bushes at this point. Since it is pitch black here ,
best to sit near the road so you are illuminated in car
headlights , so men know you are there and looking for
sex. Not very busy. Sometimes no men at all, often just
one or two. It is a bit hit and miss but it is the only
current night time location for cruising on Calis
Beach." (Posted by tifannylondon on August 21 2011)
"Patara
Beach is one of only three or four unofficial nude beaches in Turkey. Nude sunbathing is
permitted some distance away from the clothed section.
Cruising and gay/bi sex occurs in the sand dunes behind
the beach. Near the town of Patara and Gelemis , Patara
Beach is approximately 10 miles west of Kalkan, 230
miles west of Antalya, 75miles east of Dalaman.. From the beach car park walk
approximately half a mile west (to your right), away
from the clothed tourists and cafe. Spot the small ,
man-made beach shelters, made out of twigs on the
shoreline or other nudists and you have reached it.
Cruising occurs away from the shoreline , in the sand
dunes behind. Take plenty of refreshments. Best Times:
1200 – 1800. At 1900 the beach is closed to the public
and patrolled by military as it is a protected area used
by sea turtles. Sex between gay and bisexual men is
possible in relative secrecy in the sand dunes and
shrubbery. Mixture of ages and body types , mostly
Turkish locals, few tourists. Mostly "top" men , very
few bottoms. It is so remote that there are never many
people there, but that is in fact its' main attraction.
It is a 12 mile long , un spoilt beach of worldwide
heritage status. A handful of hotels and b+b's exist
within the village of Petara but it is also possible to
stay in the tourist resort of Kalkan, which is 10 miles
east. Here you can catch the local bus (dolmus) for very
little money , and it runs every hour until the beach
closes. There will not be dozens of gay/bi men at this
location , perhaps just a handful at most. Some days ,
there might be none". (Posted by tifannylondon on August
21 2011)
Gay & Lesbian Internet Sources for Fethiye:
LGBT Turkey
The meeting point of Turkish & none- Turkish gay men
living / visiting Turkey. You can follow activities all
over Turkey, including Fethiye in this bilingual (Turkish
& English) Facebook community page.
Google Group for Turkish LGBT+ Life
A Google Group to meet Turkish gay men from all over
Turkey. You can leave a message to meet Turkish gays and
gay tourists living in or visiting Fethiye in this group.
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