Holidays to Olu Deniz
Summary
Olu Deniz holidays offer a fantastic tranquil beach holiday, great for families and couples looking to explore Turkey and have a relaxing break away from it all. The beautiful Belcekiz beach is a centre point for great family holidays in Olu Deniz. The white and shingle sands are washed up by gently shelving warm clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. Holidays to Olu Deniz are home to the famous turquoise lagoon, which is very inviting if you want to take a dip. Holidays in Olu Deniz are picturesque and have some of the finest views in Turkey, the resort is well kept with attractive gardens and a pretty seafront. Olu Deniz is sensational for nature lovers, explore the national park, which is home to local loggerhead turtles, a great excursion for the family.
Getting there and getting around
The majority of Olu Deniz flights fly into Dalaman airport, however you can fly into Antalya airport and opt to take a longer transfer to the resort. The average transfer time from Dalaman to Olu Deniz is around an hour and around 2.5 hours from Antalya. Once in resort the best ways to get around is either by the dolmus, or hire a car to explore neighbouring resorts such as Fethiye.
Things to do
Package holidays to Olu Deniz offer a great array of activities, trips and things to do. The beach is beautiful with the picturesque lagoon and excellent marine life. Snorkelling is the best way to take a peek into the amazing natural marine world; there are plenty of water sports outside of the lagoon area for the more energetic. With the magnificent surroundings the resort attracts many paragliding and hand-gliding enthusiasts, which is wonderful to watch. The shops in Olu Deniz are plentiful with great local markets in nearby Hisaronu and Fethiya offering a wide choice of goods to purchase and take home, from bags, leather, jewellery and much more. Nightlife in Olu Deniz is quite relaxed with chic restaurants and waterfront bars, an evening out is quite low-key, however there are a couple of late night discos. On cheap holidays to Olu deniz you can afford to treat yourself and be pampered, take one of the famous mud baths and relax in a thermal pool and Roman bath, an ideal way to spend your holiday.
Food and drink
The cuisine in Olu Deniz is fabulous; there are many varieties of food available. Traditional Turkish food is definitely worth a try, you’re sure to find the very best kebabs along with fresh seafood and stuffed vine leaves with delicious dips. You must try the fiery aniseed traditional raki drink usually served with mezes. If you are looking for more familiar specialities, British favourites can always be found from steaks to takeaways you won’t have to look far.