Destination
Şövalye Adası
Located right at the entrance of Fethiye Bay, Şövalye Adası, which the local people call Fethiye Adası or Megri Adası and which has the distinction of being the only inhabited island in the region, has made the bay entrance more sheltered by virtually closing it off like a gate with its long, narrow shape. According to the Fethiye Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the name Şövalye Adası comes from the Knights of Rhodes. The famous knights lived in this area and used the island like a base.
Şövalye Adası and 6 places around it
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- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Şövalye Adası sits within Fethiye, Muğla. The toroti catalogue holds 120 described stops across Muğla, 18 of them in Fethiye.
The nearest stop is Fethiye Arkeoloji Müzesi, 3.4 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Mugla – Antalya route passes 3.5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Şövalye Adası?
- Located right at the entrance of Fethiye Bay, Şövalye Adası, which the local people call Fethiye Adası or Megri Adası and which has the distinction of being the only inhabited island in the region, has made the bay entrance more sheltered by virtually closing it off like a gate with its long, narrow shape. According to the Fethiye Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the name Şövalye Adası comes from the Knights of Rhodes. The famous knights lived in this area and used the island like a base.
- Where is Şövalye Adası?
- Şövalye Adası is in Fethiye, Muğla.
- How long does it take to visit Şövalye Adası?
- The suggested visit time for Şövalye Adası is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Şövalye Adası?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şövalye Adası; the closest are Fethiye Arkeoloji Müzesi, Amintas Kaya Mezarları, Telmissos Antik Kenti.
- Is Şövalye Adası on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Şövalye Adası lies 3.5 km from the Mugla – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.