Ölüdeniz

Ölüdeniz

Ölüdeniz is a beach resort neighborhood of Fethiye on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, renowned for its Blue Lagoon — a protected nature reserve with strikingly turquoise waters.

FAQFrequently asked questions

What is Oludeniz and where to find it?

This is a resort village on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, in the Mugla region, 15 km from Fethiye. The main attraction is the Blue Lagoon, for which people come here.

How to get there?

The landmark is the city of Fethiye, from which the village is only 15 km away. From there, you can easily reach the lagoon and beaches.

Is it true that they fly with paragliders here?

True, and this is a local chip. Starts from Mount Babadag - the main one at an altitude of 1,672 m, the upper one as high as 1,980 m, and above the bay you can reach 1,000-1,500 m. If you are afraid of heights, it is better to just admire other people's flights from below.

When is the best time to come?

Summer is a classic for the beach, and in October, paragliding acrobatics competitions are held here. The show is free, look up.

What about housing and who goes here?

There are many hotels, mostly 2-3 stars, plus cafes and bars along the central street. Most of them are Germans, English and Irish, so the company is international.

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Great pictures

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Up-up-up!
Turkey · 2010
Up-up-up!

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Turkey · 2011
This is not a dream. This is reality!

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⛰ West Lycian Way ✍ Oksana y Aleksei Holovko
Lycian Yolu - Türkiye similar to Crimea
Turkey · 2011
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⛰ West Lycian Way ✍ Svetlana Korotkova
Good to go in winter
Turkey · 2015
Good to go in winter

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⛰ West Lycian Way ✍ Nykolai Komlev
Lycian Way in winter
Turkey · 2014
Lycian Way in winter

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⛰ West Lycian Way ✍ Kyrylo Yasko
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Turkey · 2019
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⛰ West Lycian Way ✍ Natalia Overchenko
Snow on the Lycian Way, or Mediterranean holidays
Turkey · 2019
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⛰ West Lycian Way ✍ Kyrylo Yasko

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