Lose the crowds and take shelter in a serene, upbeat hotel on seafront. Yonca Lodge is in a natural setting with a fine view...Facing the sea, surrounded by sweet gum trees on the left, a small stream on the right with moorhens and turtles and mountains soaring on the back. The hotel shows respect to natural life, as much as it shows to the guest expectations. Equipped to satisfy all needs, guestrooms are comfortable and roomy set in a garden of fruit trees. Beach extends widely. The mansions have sea-view on all sides and garden feature hammocks under the shades of trees and lounges to bathe in sun. Restaurant is situated on a quiet corner where the stream flows into sea. Tables are set on the beach between the trees, under the stars along the stream. Sun settings signal the start of activities, beach fire at nights and music playing on the corner.
HIP’s TIPs
Some days of the week, special dishes are served like “keşkek” (wheat and ground meat with butter). Main course is made of locally fished seafood, olive oil dishes, appetizers and plenty of salad from garden herbs. Vegetable dishes and local tastes are recommended too.
Fethiye with its cultural wealth, natural beauties and geography, is among the important touristic centres of Turkey. It is famous for its works of art belong to Persians, Lycians, Carians and Romans. This charming county is in a bay within Fethiye Gulf where both large and small islands are scattered. The rear of the bay is surrounded by pine forests.
History
The ancient name of Fethiye, which was a coastal city at the borders of Lycia-Caria, is Telmessos. There is not definite information about the foundation of this Ancient city. According to the first written records, it has come into existence in the 5th century B.C. Telmessos, separate from Lycia, survived as an independent city for a long time. The city experienced the rule of Persia, Alexander the Great, Rome, Pergamum Kingdom, Byzantium, Menteşeoğulları Principality and Ottoman State respectively.
Climate
Mediterranean climate, which is hot and dry during summers and warm and rainy during winters, is dominant in the region. Temperature, which is approximately 30 degrees during the summer months, is generally over 10 degrees during winter. Sea water temperature never decreases under 16 degrees during each season.
