When you’re on holiday in Fethiye it’s nice to pick up some souvenirs of your visit, or gifts for friends and family back home, and being a fairly large town Fethiye has numerous shops where you can do this.

 

Like most other towns that are popular with tourists there are undoubtedly many shops aimed just at the tourists! This means there’s a lot of choice when it comes to buying souvenirs of your holiday in Fethiye.

 

There are several items that are particularly popular with tourists – Turkish delight never fails to be a popular choice, and you can buy this pre-packed in just about every shop aimed at tourists. For the better quality, and hence more expensive variety, buy fresh Turkish delight from the patisserie, where you can also often pick up many other tasty nibbles like baklava.

 

Handicrafts come in all shapes and sizes in Turkey, though beware that some items sold from the more touristy shops may not be local productions. Turkish carpets are also popular, though again be sure to check the quality as some cheaper imports are being sold now. If the seller assures you it’s an antique carpet then you shouldn’t be buying it anyway, as there are strict rules regarding the export of antiquities.

 

T-shirts and other clothes are often well priced, and Turkey is a great place to buy herbs and spices as they are affordable and easy to find. Leather goods too are of a high quality and reasonable price.

 

Fethiye has many shops, so you don’t have to look far. No holiday in Fethiye is complete without a trip to the bazaar though! This traditional market place is very popular with visitors to the town and is usually quite a fun experience. The area around the bazaar is the old town, and interlaced between the bars and restaurants you’ll find numerous shops. Fethiye also has a Tuesday market where you can buy all manner of items.