Olu Deniz holidays – A famous Turkish beauty spot
Olu Deniz is a very pleasant beach resort and beauty spot on a fine bay backed by wooded mountains, on the south-west coast of Turkey, 2 miles from Hisaronu, 9 miles south of Fethiye and 45 miles from Dalaman airport. Holidays in Olu Deniz feature an easy-going resort that achieves a nice balance with its appealing mix of relaxed beaches, romantic open-air waterfront dining and restrained but animated nightlife. Olu Deniz holidays offer a well-planned pleasantly accessible resort with great beaches and good local walks and cycling, making Olu Deniz holidays a popular family choice. Olu Deniz holidays focus on the splendid Belcekiz beach: an immensely long stretch of white sand and shingle, gently shelving into the beautifully clear warm Mediterranean. Olu Deniz beach has well-kept gardens along an attractive seafront promenade, and is considered one of the finest in Turkey. A special feature of holidays in Olu Deniz is the famously photogenic turquoise lagoon at the end of Olu Deniz beach. The picturesque lagoon is a protected beauty spot and has several secluded beaches. Nature lovers on holiday in Olu Deniz will want to explore the national park on the sand spit and the home of the local loggerhead turtles. Holidays in Olu Deniz offer plenty of watersports outside the lagoon area, including snorkelling and scuba diving. Olu Deniz holidays also attract paragliding and hang-gliding enthusiasts.

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Olu Deniz holidays – Pleasant relaxed atmosphere
Olu Deniz has plenty of shops, and good local markets in both Hisaronu and Fethiye are excellent for jewellery, bags, leather goods, carpets and ceramics. Olu Deniz holidays offer a wide choice of relaxed waterfront restaurants, seafront bars and even a couple of discos. After a romantic sunset cocktail many visitors enjoy late-night dancing in the discos of the nearby village resort of Hisaronu, which has fantastic views. Larger Olu Deniz hotels, local excursions and romantic moonlight cruises often include traditional Turkish entertainment.

Olu Deniz – A great base for a beautiful region
Holidays in Olu Deniz are superbly placed for exploring the attractive surrounding countryside. Olu Deniz holidays could include rewarding walking, cycling, horse riding, boat trips and jeep safaris. Popular Olu Deniz holiday excursions include the deserted village of Kaya, the rock tombs at Fethiye and the Saklikent Gorge. Other worthwhile Olu Deniz holiday excursions include Butterfly Valley, the Turtle Beach at Dalyan and local ancient sites and caves. Olu Deniz holidays are not complete without a visit to the lively neighbouring village resort of Hisaronu, a 2 mile trip by local bus. And don’t return from your Olu Deniz holidays without trying a relaxing Turkish bath!

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