Fethiye Places to Visit: Olu Deniz Beach and the Blue Lagoon
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olu deniz beach and lagoon fethiyeFrom your base in Fethiye you are just a short ride from what is well known as "the most photographed beach in Turkey" - stunningly beautiful Olu Deniz, famous for the "Blue Lagoon". Being voted

"Europe's Leading Beach Location 2011" at the 18th World Travel Awards is one more great accolade for this wonderful natural gem. Olu Deniz is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and while popularity and commercial development has been remarkably fastolu deniz beach (see 'Old Fethiye' for details of that!), great effort is now taken to ensure the beach and lagoon are cared for sensitively. Olu Deniz literally means "Dead Sea" - possibly a reference to the waters being still - the famous spit of sandy land that juts out creating what is known as the blue lagoon also protects the waters, which are calm and sheltered even during quite severe storms.  However, this is Turkey after all and a number of tragic tales and nautical legends explain a story of how the "dead" part came about! Olu Deniz is anything but dead these days - it is a thriving, laid back resort with numerous hotels, restaurants, bars and shops. After a hard day on the beach there is plenty of paragliding at olu denizchoice when it comes to eating out. Those looking for something a little more (no, actually quite a lot more) upbeat can head up the hill to the neighbouring "party town" of Hisaronu. Here the bars and clubs compete for your attention with their music and it really is a place to let your hair down. Olu Deniz is a great destination for couples and families, particularly families with older/teenage children who may appreciate the liveliness of Hisaronu being close by.

 

Another reason Olu Deniz is popular - it is the home of the highest paragliding experience in Europe - the launch area is 2000 metres up the mighty Babadag Mountain that forms part of Olu Deniz's amazing backdrop, the landing area is on the beach itself. This is a unique experience, even for many experienced paragliders. Paragliding 2000 metres means at least 25 minutes in the air, looking down on one of the World's most stunning beaches and coastlines. Tandem flights can be taken with qualified instructors for anyone, you don't need to have paraglided at all. You just need to be brave!olu deniz beach

Useful Info:

Olu Deniz is just 8.5km from Fethiye - local dolmus (minibus) services leave very regularly at the side of the mosque in Fethiye centre.

Olu Deniz Webcam running 24/7 here (webcam is an external website, please kindly advise us if it ceases, using our contact form thanks!)
List of Hotel Availability in Olu Deniz here
 
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