Ölüdeniz is a neighborhood located in Fethiye district of Muğla. Especially in summer, millions of tourists visit Ölüdeniz in order to have a magnificent holiday. Despite the fact that Ölüdeniz has 5,000 population, most of them are retired people, it welcomes millions during the season.
In summer, Ölüdeniz is quite hot and arid, in winter it is warm and rainy. Although, most prefer to go to Ölüdeniz in summer, it can be visited in spring or fall in order to explore the city. Moreover, it is less crowded in the spring and fall.
Ölüdeniz Tour Guide
Ölüdeniz is a piece of heaven on earth. Today it charms its visitors with its stunning beaches, magnificent sea with every shades of blue, and its natural beauty. It mostly attracts tourists who want to sit back and relax, enjoying the sun and sea. Besides, its nature is pretty appropriate for action sports.
Ölüdeniz means “dead sea” in English because the sea is quite calm and has almost no waves. Therefore, it reminds people of a big lake more than a sea. Although it is that calm, it is also known as one of the cleanest seas in the world. Also it is known all around the world as Turkey's Blue Lagoon.
Forget about everything and refresh yourself in Ölüdeniz
Today, our bustling lifestyle makes us feel exhausted. All the commuting, decision making, and working for long hours is simply tiresome. Right at this point most of us look for an opportunity to run away from everything and have our own time. Ölüdeniz, in this case, offers you the opportunity to refresh yourself in heaven.
How to go to Ölüdeniz?
As one of the best touristic destinations of Turkey, Ölüdeniz has various transportation options. Since the whole region is full of popular tourist destinations, accessing Ölüdeniz is quite easy.
In order to reach to Ölüdeniz as fast and easy as possible, you can take flight. Today, Dalaman Airport is the only option in entire Muğla that is located 55 km away from Ölüdeniz.
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Getting to Ölüdeniz from the airport
The 14-kilometre trip from Fethiye to Ölüdeniz can be made via shuttles from the airport or public transportation.
Moreover, you can take several transport services to arrive Ölüdeniz, such as Havaş or private services of the airlines. On the other hand, there are other options available at the airport, such as renting a car.
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Ölüdeniz Sightseeing
After arriving to Ölüdeniz, you will meet amazing sightseeing opportunities all around the place. Here are some of the most popular destinations around Ölüdeniz, which will make your visit an unforgettable experience.
Ölüdeniz Natural Park
Ölüdeniz Natural Park is the only nature park in Ölüdeniz where the green nature and the beautiful see meet. It was declared as a national park in 1978. While having a walk around the park, you will be able to swim in the stunning turquoise water.
Babadağ
Is having magnificent landscape one of your must-haves on a vacation? Then the very first thing you are supposed to do is going to Babadağ. You will be amazed by the stunning view from the top of the city. Moreover, you will be able to do various activities such as paragliding and camping.
Belcekız Beach
The best place where you can enjoy the sun, sand, and sea in Ölüdeniz is Belcekız Beach. Whether sunbathing or swimming, you will feel the beauty of this beach. Plus, the view is incredible with lots of people above you paragliding.
Saklıkent Canyon
In the heat of the summer, Saklıkent will cool you down. This canyon, discovered by a shepherd,is now open to people from all around the world. The water is ice cold, you can walk along the the river and enjoy this hidden paradise.
King Tombs
These rock cut tombs will make you question how could they have possibly been made. These incredible structures, carved onto the side of the mountain are one of the things you have to see in the Ölüdeniz region. You can buy a ticket for the boats that go along the river and enjoy the sight.
Butterfly Valley
Butterfly Valley is famous for its diverse species of butterflies. One of the most magnificent places in Fethiye, Butterfly Valley is a must see. You can visit the beautiful natural marvel and see them for yourself.
Activities to do in Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz offers its guests limitless activities. It is also famous for its nature sports activities and sightseeing tours. Here are some of the most popular activities to enjoy in Ölüdeniz:
Joining the Tours in the Lycia Road
Lycia Road is one of the oldest path of the entire world history. It is not only one of the best path in Turkey, but also in the world. This path is almost 500 kilometers and starts from Ölüdeniz and ends at Antalya. Especially in summers, millions of adventurers walk down to Lycia Road with their tents. When you come to Ölüdeniz, you can join different trekking tours regarding the difficulty held every day. Moreover, you will be able to discover the hidden beauties of Aegea with the supervision of experts.
Paragliding
Paragliding is one of the very first activities you must try in Ölüdeniz. When you have a sightseeing at Babadağ, you can try this activity to double your joy. We guarantee you that while paragliding you will feel the freedom in your veins at the top of the world and have the best view of your life, especially when you do it during the sunset. Plus, with a little additional fee, you are able to take videos and photos during paragliding. Paragliding is available throughout the year. If you go to Ölüdeniz in summer you should bear in mind to book your paragliding before you visit Babadağ.
Boat Tours
There are many boats along the port organizing tours to see the islands. These tours usually last most of the day so you can pick a day to just relax, sunbathe, see the islands, have swimming breaks and enjoy yourself. You can choose a boat you like and get the tickets directly at the port.
Where to Stay in Ölüdeniz?
There are many beautiful hotels in this region. You can pick one of the based on your budget, however we recommend you pick an all service hotel and enjoy the luxury experience.
Additional Information about Ölüdeniz
- In 2006, Ölüdeniz Beach was named as “the most beautiful beach in the world” with 82% of the votes.
- Ölüdeniz used to be known as the land of sun and light, during the ancient times.
- Camping is quite a popular option especially among the younger tourists. You can bring your tent and pitch it on some of suitable locations in the heart of nature.
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