Olu Deniz holidays

Get ready for the finest flavours when you come to Olu Deniz. Combining traditional Turkish cooking with modern Mediterranean plates and Middle Eastern influences, you’re in for a delectable culinary journey. With beachside eateries serving up the freshest selection of seafood, fish lovers will be in their element. Dishing out some of the best food the resort has to offer, Buzz Beach Bar has become a firm favourite for its grilled steaks, daily catches and one-of-a-kind cocktails.

Alongside seafood, you’ll also find Turkish classics such as kebabs stuffed with marinated meats or mezzes filled with delicious appetisers from dipping sauces to warm pittas and peppers filled with cheese. These small plates are typically accompanied by Raki, or as it’s also known ‘Lion’s Milk’. It’s a country ritual that you drink this national spirit when you have something to celebrate.

As a premier beach destination, there’s plenty of sea and sand to go around. With soft golden grains positioned along the length of the lagoon, lazy days under the hot sun is what Olu Deniz holidays were made for. This curled coastline also comes with a Blue Flag status, while its shimmering ripples are Turkey’s showpiece. It’s also a fantastic spot for mini paddlers with its never-ending shallows. A sandbar separates the lagoon from the resort’s main public stretch Belceğiz Beach. This is the perfect place to catch the spot’s paragliders, considering this is where they land. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can give it a go for yourself. Taking to the skies from Babadag Mountain, the aerial views from here are incredible.

As one of Turkey’s biggest hotspots, Olu Deniz doesn’t disappoint. It may not have a long list of attractions like the county’s most popular resorts, but its natural landscape provides a sense of serenity unlike anywhere else. Days are typically spent at the beach or dipping in and out of the lagoon’s shallow waters. Aside from a choice of beachside establishments there isn’t a great deal going on here, but that’s what makes it so perfect. Those seeking an upbeat pace can head for the ever alluring Fethiye when you want to see what the rest of Turkey has to offer.

Pure tranquility in Butterfly Valley: Far beyond the beauty of the lagoon, Olu Deniz is also home to Butterfly Valley. This untouched landscape is home to over 100 different butterfly species, so holidaymakers can watch in awe as these natural creatures come fluttering past. Plus, your surroundings are just as mesmerising with a flowing waterfall hitting the river below and an abundance of greenery providing a tranquil atmosphere.

Head for Fethiye’s charming old quarter: From a smart marina to an old quarter filled with cobbled streets, Fethiye is a blend of the past and the present. There’s so much going on here, especially when you head for the old quarter. Filled with traditional character with a bustling bazaar, aromatic fish market, 16th century hamman and scattering of bars and coffee spots, this is a great place to fully immerse yourself in Turkey’s fascinating culture. While, the Lycian rock tombs which look down on the city have become an historic must-see.