Ölüdeniz

Ölüdeniz (literally Dead Sea, due to its calm waters even during storms; official translation name Blue Lagoon) is a small neighbourhood 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 sea. It is located 14 km (9 mi) to the south of Fethiye, near Mount Babadağ.

Ölüdeniz
Village
A view of Ölüdeniz
Location of Ölüdeniz within Turkey.
Coordinates: 36°32.96′N 29°6.9′E
Country Turkey
RegionAegean
ProvinceMuğla
Area
 • Total3,059 km2 (1,181 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
48x xx
Area code(s)00 (90) 252
Licence plate48
Websitewww.oludeniz.bel.tr

It has a 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.

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, stable weather conditions, and Mount Babadağ's exceptional height.[3][4] Babadag (Father Mountain) towering above Ölüdeniz on the Southwest coast of Turkey is a geological marvel that just happens to make for incredible thermals and ideal conditions for paragliding flight. Oludeniz is reputedly the best site in Europe, if not the world, to fly paragliders cross-country in both solo and tandem modes.[5]

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.[6][7]

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. [8]

See also
  • Paragliding near Ölüdeniz
  • Ölüdeniz Beach
  • Ölüdeniz Beach
  • The Blue Lagoon

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
Average low °F 45 45 50 54 59 68 72 72 70 63 55 50 59
Average high °C 16 17 20 21 25 30 34 34 31 26 22 18 25
Average low °C 7 7 10 12 15 20 22 22 21 17 13 10 15
Source: [9]

See also

Footnotes
  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. http://www.oludeniz.com/babadag-paragliding.html
  6. "Rota" (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  7. "Hakkında" (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  8. "Ölüdeniz, The Unique Beach of the Mediterranean". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  9. "Turkish City Fact Sheets: Ölüdeniz". Retrieved 7 January 2009.

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