Ölüdeniz

Ölüdeniz
Village

A view of Ölüdeniz

Location of Ölüdeniz within Turkey.
Coordinates: 36°32.96′N 29°6.9′E / 36.54933°N 29.1150°E / 36.54933; 29.1150Coordinates: 36°32.96′N 29°6.9′E / 36.54933°N 29.1150°E / 36.54933; 29.1150
Country  Turkey
Region Aegean
Province Muğla
Area
 • Total 3,059 km2 (1,181 sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 48x xx
Area code(s) 00 (90) 252
Licence plate 48
Website www.oludeniz.bel.tr

Ölüdeniz (literally Dead Sea, due to its calm waters even during storms; official translation name Blue Lagoon) is a small village and beach resort in the Fethiye district of Muğla Province, on the Turquoise Coast of southwestern Turkey, at the conjunction point of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. It is located 14 km (9 mi) to the south of Fethiye, near Mount Babadağ.

Ölüdeniz remains one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean. It has a secluded sandy bay at the mouth of Ölüdeniz, on a blue lagoon.[1] The beach itself is a pebble beach. The lagoon is a national nature reserve and construction is strictly prohibited.[2] The seawater of Ölüdeniz is famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine, while its beach is an official Blue Flag beach, frequently rated among the top 5 beaches in the world by travelers and tourism journals alike.

Paragliding

Ölüdeniz is also famous for its paragliding opportunities. It is regarded as one of the best places in the world to paraglide due to its unique panoramic views, and Mount Babadağ's exceptional height.[3] Breathtaking panorama and stable weather conditions make launch site at Babadag Mountain the best in Europe. [4]

Ultramarathon

Since 2010, an international multiday trail running ultramarathon, called Lycian Way Ultramarathon, is held on the historical Lycian Way. The event runs eastward on a route of around 220–240 km (140–150 mi) from Ölüdeniz to Antalya in six days.[5][6]

Scuba diving

Ölüdeniz offer a variety of diving opportunities with regard to its crystal clear waters and rich underwater caves and fauna. Scuba diving is the most popular underwater activity. Local diving agencies provide courses and required scuba diving licences. Snorkelling is another diving activity and many sites are very suitable for snorkelling. [7]

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Climate

Ölüdeniz has typical Mediterranean Climate. The weather is warm all year round, but in the summer temperatures often surpass 35 degrees Celsius.

Climate data for Ölüdeniz
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F 61 63 68 70 77 86 93 93 88 79 72 64 76.2
Average low °F 45 45 50 54 59 68 72 72 70 63 55 50 58.6
Average high °C 16 17 20 21 25 30 34 34 31 26 22 18 24.5
Average low °C 7 7 10 12 15 20 22 22 21 17 13 10 14.7
Source: [8]

See also

Footnotes

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Ölüdeniz.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ölüdeniz.
  1. ↑ "Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon)". Retrieved 26 June 2008.
  2. ↑ Overview of Ölüdeniz, Fethiye
  3. ↑ "Ölüdeniz, near Fethiye, Turkey". Retrieved 28 January 2007.
  4. ↑ Oludeniz paragliding
  5. ↑ "Rota" (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  6. ↑ "Hakkında" (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  7. ↑ "Ölüdeniz, The Unique Beach of the Mediterranean". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  8. ↑ "Turkish City Fact Sheets: Ölüdeniz". Retrieved 7 January 2009.
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