Dive into the Mediterranean's Turquoise Coast at Liberty Fabay
The ancient Greeks had a good thing going in the eastern Mediterranean. The sailors who cruised out of ancient Telmessos – the Lycian city whose rock-hewn ruins sprawl along the fringes of modern-day Fethiye – knew they were coming home to a perfect natural harbour, turquoise-hemmed beaches cradled by maquis-covered hills and sunset views over a bay bejewelled with islands.
Today, Fethiye harbour is filled with yachts rather than triremes, but the lure of the Turquoise Coast has endured through the centuries. On a British Airways Holidays break to Liberty Fabay, you’ll get the same anticipation of sand, sea and uninterrupted sunshine, plus the creature comforts of one of the best resorts in the Med and the reassurance of full ATOL protection.
All eyes on the water
Whether you’re seeking romance for two or a whole-family getaway, Fethiye ticks off the full holiday checklist – sparkling beaches, spa-tub seas, wet-and-wild activities, warm days and balmy nights, plenty of history and culture and mealtimes that feel like banquets – all just four hours away on a British Airways flight to Dalaman from London.
Liberty Fabay, Fethiye, Turkey
At Liberty Fabay, it’s water that takes centre stage. To back up the warm, curacao-blue sea lilting gently off the resort’s long beachfront, there are 17 pools, strung together into islet-dotted lagoons that spill right up to the front door of the swim-up family rooms and villas.
With summertime temperatures topping 30C from June to August, you’ll appreciate having cool water within diving distance of your bedroom – and the kids will appreciate the coiling waterslides and splash pools aimed at younger sunseekers, plus the dedicated clubs for under-12s and teens.
Benefits of booking with British Airways Holidays
- Book now, pay later with deposits from £60 per person*, and pay off the balance in as many instalments as you like. Balance is due four weeks before travel for short-haul trips
- A dedicated 24-hour, seven-days-a-week holiday helpline for any issues while you’re away
- ATOL protection for all holidays – meaning your money is safe and you can rest assured you won’t be stranded abroad
A room for every kind of holiday
A stay at the Liberty Fabay experience can be as easygoing or as exclusive as you want it to be, with everything from poolside doubles and family rooms with separate spaces for grown-ups and kids to premium villas and swim-up suites. The top room classes gaze across the resort’s immaculate beach to a horizon dotted with islands.
Whichever class you pick, rooms are styled with personality. Natural wood and friezes based on Ottoman-era woodcuts set the tone inside, while outside, modernist balconies lead the eye to the sunset-embracing bay, with curving canopies offering shade from that reliable-as-clockwork Turkish sun.
After an easy night’s sleep, you can dive into days filled with activities, from yoga, pilates, dance classes and beach sports to jet skiing, fly-boarding and boat safaris between the islands. Or for minimum effort, just bask under a sun umbrella until your appetite draws you to restaurants serving menus from across Turkey, Asia and the Med (make time for repeat stops at the Turkish patisserie and seafood suppers in front of the view).
More reasons to choose a holiday from British Airways Holidays
- A generous baggage allowance of 23kg per person is included as standard – so there are no extra costs to add on
- Quality accommodation options to suit every budget, from 3* to 5*, there’s something for everyone
- Extensive flights from the British Airways network: so you’ll be able to find a flight that suits your schedule
- British Airways flies to centrally located airports so you can be sure of good transport links to your final destination
- Upgrade to British Airways Club Europe to experience an extra level of service and style. You’ll enjoy dedicated check-in desks^ and priority boarding, a larger baggage allowance, access to private lounges^, and complimentary food and drink onboard
Centuries of history to explore
While Liberty Fabay spills across 50,000 sq m of prime beachfront, you’re only minutes from Fethiye’s yacht-filled marina and atmospheric old town – handy for day trips to sample fresh-off-the-boat seafood in the centuries-old town fish market, and expeditions into Turkish history in the hinterland.
Start in the 2,500-year-old ruins of Telmessos, where the temple-like tombs of Lycian nobles gaze out across the rooftops from the limestone cliffs above Fethiye harbour, then cross the ridge to the south to the abandoned town of Kayakoy, left much as it was when Greek residents departed after the Turkish War of Independence in 1923.
To see more of this sublime shoreline, pick up the stunning Lycian Way walking trail in Kayakoy and roll through fragrant pine forests to the legendary beach hub of Oludeniz, soaking up epic coastal views. It’s a fine day trip before you slide back to the resort pool for one last swim before supper.
All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your 2024 Turkey holiday to Liberty Fabay now with a low deposit*
^Where available