Holidays in Olu-Deniz
Olu-Deniz is a photographer's heaven , crystal clear white
sand beach , dozens of paragliders continuously coming
over the pine forests covered mountains present at the backdrop of
the quiet beach , lively secluded nature's beauty
untouched by commercialization. Paragliders can watch the
whole lagoon area ,island ,sea and mountains from the sky . For
paragliders festivals are also organized in October called the
Air game festival.
The beach of Olu-Deniz is one of the best beaches of Turkey .
Olu-Deniz beach offers a range of water sports ,
ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The Olu-Deniz lagoon has
been designated as a National Park and it takes a small charge to be
visited. There are many boat trips offered at Olu-Deniz to islands
,villages and popular destinations.
Other than boat trips you can go for walking, cycling, horse riding, jeep safaris to the nomadic kind of markets , restaurants or villages .Olu-Deniz is a family resort centre where couples can also have great time. Lagoon area also offers scuba-diving and hang -gliding . Restaurants and bars overseeing the beach area offers great panoramic view of the lagoon and the sunsets.
Popular boat trips are available to Dalyan where the sulphur mud
bath is very popular and said to be of healing nature ,Dalyan is
close to the Turtle beach having rare species of turtle , other
places are the caves of Butterfly valley ,12 islands
,Cleopatra Island , the ghost village ,Kaya Koyu that was abandoned
by Greeks and has some quiet beautiful beaches worth to be visited.
Shopping of Olu-Deniz is also entertaining .You must barter
for everything . Popular brands are generally not available but
cheaper quality item after proper bargaining you can buy depending
on your need.
Turkish food is also very delicious .All kinds of meat and fish foods are available. People are culturally aware ,friendly and inviting. Some of the best hosts and accepting people.
You won't get here are the noisy bars and partying nightlife as it is still not touched by such culture.