Ölüdeniz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Oludeniz featuring kayaking or canoeing and a lake or waterhole

Known for its picturesque Blue Lagoon, this Turquoise Coast destination is an idyllic setting for swimming, sunbathing, diving and paragliding. 

Meaning “dead sea” in Turkish, Ölüdeniz is a village and beach resort neighboring the tranquil Blue Lagoon. The lagoon is renowned for its perfect stillness even during storms. Visit Ölüdeniz to experience the lagoon’s soothing waters and setting in a national nature reserve. Go scuba diving in underwater caves, paraglide from nearby mountain peaks or simply stretch out on a beach lounge on the shore and enjoy the warmth of the Turquoise Coast sun.

Arrive early to secure a good spot on the sandbar that splits the Blue Lagoon from Ölüdeniz Beach. Rent a beach lounge and sun umbrella and take in the views. The lagoon’s blue waters lap gently at the shoreline and pine trees line the dramatic mountainside that rises up from the lagoon’s west end. Go swimming in the lagoon’s warm waters.

Stroll along Ölüdeniz Beach, a long and pebbly beach with views of the Mediterranean and the Aegean seas. The resort area behind this beach is named Belcekız and features a strip of restaurants, bars and cafés. Enjoy a lunch of Turkish pide bread and dips as you watch yachts cross the bay.

Join a paragliding tour and soar from the nearby peak of Mount Babadağ. Take in unparalleled views of the lagoon, the beach and the beautiful pine-forested hills and valleys. Try snorkeling or scuba diving to explore the lagoon’s crystal-clear waters and awe-inspiring underwater rock formations.

Watch a sunset from one of the shorefront bars and see paragliders coming in to land. Bars in Ölüdeniz close around midnight. If you want to keep dancing, continue your night in nearby Hisarönü, a 10-minute trip on a dolmuş (minibus).

Explore outside Ölüdeniz to find Kayaköy, the nearby ghost town. Visit Fethiye, a bustling resort village with a fantastic Tuesday market. Ovacık, in Ölüdeniz’s north, marks the trailhead of the Lycian Way hiking trail.

Ölüdeniz is located on Turkey’s southwest coast. Reach the Blue Lagoon resort village by dolmuş, cab or rented car from Fethiye, 6.9 miles (11.2 kilometres) away. Ölüdeniz is warm year-round and a great destination for a daytrip from Fethiye.

Where to stay in Ölüdeniz

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Ölüdeniz City Center

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Ölüdeniz City Center is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Ölüdeniz Beach and Ölüdeniz Nature Park while in the area.

Ölüdeniz City Center
Flamingo Hotel & Spa - Pet Friendly

Flamingo Hotel & Spa - Pet Friendly

Belcegiz Mah. 236 Sok 6/3, Fethiye, Mugla
Stay at this spa hotel in Fethiye. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kumburnu Beach and Ölüdeniz Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
"Good location, lovely place, staff is very friendly and helpful, specially Esram, thanks for your assistance during our stay."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Flamingo Hotel & Spa - Pet Friendly
London Hotel

London Hotel

Hisar Cd, No 13 Oludeniz, Fethiye
The price is ₹6,614 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹6,614
₹7,408 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fethiye. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (448 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel and can’t recommend it enough! The staff were all incredibly friendly and responsive, and nothing was ever too much trouble. The breakfast was absolutely lovely, and if they had served dinner too, I would have happily eaten there every night. While the hotel doesn’t ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

London Hotel
Nefis Hotel Oludeniz

Nefis Hotel Oludeniz

Oludeniz Mah. 186. Sok. No: 15, Fethiye, Mugla
The price is ₹7,246 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
₹7,246
₹8,116 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Fethiye. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (214 reviews)
Great boutique hotel!
"Very quiet small boutique hotel would definitely stay again, very near the main walking area, plan to stay again, only concern was my balcony door didn’t lock."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024

Nefis Hotel Oludeniz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Carrington Suites Hotel

Carrington Suites Hotel

3.5 out of 5
84 Sokak, 10, Fethiye, Mugla
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Fethiye. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kumburnu Beach and Ölüdeniz ...
8/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
"Carrington hotel was a lovely family run hotel, cleanliness was second to none all the staff was very attentive couldn't do enough for you, food was freshly cooked to ordered and a lovely pool & pool bar. Would definitely be going back ."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Carrington Suites Hotel
Antas Deluxe Apartments

Antas Deluxe Apartments

Babadag Yolu 112 Sokak No. 12 Oludeniz, Fethiye, Mugla
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Fethiye. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Kumburnu Beach and Ölüdeniz Beach are ...
7.4/10 Good! (39 reviews)
"Lovely"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Antas Deluxe Apartments
Larimar Suite Hotel

Larimar Suite Hotel

Oludeniz Bld. Ovacik Mah., Kirancagil Mevki No 34 Oludeniz Fethiye, Fethiye
Stay at this aparthotel in Fethiye. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kumburnu Beach and Ölüdeniz Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
"We loved the breakfast and pool area, staff were nice and friendly, overall it had a lovely vibe and we had a fantastic weeks holiday with two children aged 9 and 11. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. WiFi wasn’t the best, as it only worked in certain bits of the suite and cut out in other rooms. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Larimar Suite Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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