Olu Deniz is one of the
most photographed resorts in Turkey and
over the years has probably featured on
more holiday brochure covers than
anywhere else in the world. Wisely, when
Turkish tourism was in its infancy the
local authorities realised how precious
this place was and made it a
conservation area, forever protecting
the stunning shoreline and village from
overdevelopment.
The village resort is
snuggled behind a curved strip of beach
that forms an almost complete circle
around a natural blue lagoon. Because of
the limits on development all the
accommodation in Olu Deniz are inland
but within easy reach of the resort
centre and the fabulous beach. Even
though the beach is part of the
conservation area there are areas set
aside for watersports such as scuba
diving, canoes and pedaloes.
Sightseeing & Activities
Organised excursions
are available such as a trip to Dalyan
to see the famous Lycian Rock Tombs,
perhaps bathe in the sulphur mud baths
or indulge in a boat trip to Butterfly
Valley. As well as the usual
watersports at the beach, other
activities have been developed in the
area such as mountain biking, quad
biking, horse riding and for the
really adventurous paragliding at Olu
Deniz giving you stunning views over
the lagoon. The area is also wonderful
for walking and we recommend a stroll
from Hisaranu or Ovacik to the ghost
village of Kayakoy, a village
abandoned by the Greeks with over
3,000 uninhabited houses.
Coach
Transfers
Dalaman Airport to Olu
Deniz:
1 hour 30 minutes
Private Transfers
Taxi for up to 3
people £80 (one way). Minibus for up
to 7 people £94 (one way). Minibus for
up to 7 people £94 (one way).
