Ölü Deniz (Turkey)

We decided on Turkey this year as there were a few sites we wanted to visit, and Olu Deniz seemed a good base to achieve this. We booked two weeks staying at the Perdikia Hotel thru Thomsons. The resort is heavily sold on its Blue Lagoon, the most photographed place in the Turkey Brochures. You land at Dlaman Airport, which is about an Hours Transfer, this used to be longer but they have now opened a new Tunnel, saving a climb over the mountain. The drop into Olu Deniz is down a steep winding road, lined with advertising boards, not the best of first impressions. It is a definately a resort ... more

I just got back from a two week break in Oludeniz, Turkey, and I can say without a doubt that it is the best holiday I have ever been on. We had such good service from the fabulous staff at the hotel and so much loved the pretty, lively little town and stunning lagoon that we’ve already booked up for next year. The resort (Oludeniz): Oludeniz is a small town surrounded by mountains on three sides which has recently become a popular destination for British tourists. It is traditional enough to feel as though you are in a foreign country, yet it is a lively place both at night and during the day ... more

Recently there have been a couple of articles in the Scottish press criticising Turkey. This may be political manoeuvring following the murder of a Turkish asylum seeker in Glasgow, but I feel it is unfair not to respond to the negative image portrayed. We holidayed In Olu Deniz this year and I can honestly state that it is the best holiday our family has ever had. Even the teenager from hell enjoyed himself. I have given information under a number of headings to help casual readers. Climate. We were in Turkey for the first two weeks of July. It was hot to begin with and just got hotter ... more

What a difference 16 years make? Olu is still and always will be beautiful place and the people are just as friendly, but where there were a few tiny cafes with goats and chickens running about and accommodation resembling the holiday camps of old, there are now numerous cafes, bars, shops and some very nice hotels. Gone are the days when you sat at rickety tables on rough ground and cooked meat on tiny barbeques brought to your table. The once quiet farming village has turned into a bustling town with lots of visitors and music playing most of the time. Although I will say that the noisy ... more

I holidayed in Ölü Deniz in June 2000, so all costs (in GBP) are based on that time period. Also due to the rate of development there may be more facilities available now, than there were when I visited. Ölü Deniz is situated in South West Tukey. It is a hotel based resort so is dead out of holiday season. The nearest big town is Fethiye. It's the site of the filming of the 1980 (awful) film , "The Blue Lagoon" which featured Brooke Shields. It sits under a 6,000 foot mountain called Babadag, which is used for paragliding. The location is gorgeous, and the local people are very friendly ... more