Olu Deniz

is situated in a valley surrounded by pine covered mountains on three sides and facing the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea.The Beach is a mixture of pebbles and fine shingle/sand. Olu Deniz is in a conservation area so you won't find high rise Hotels and such,so it keeps it's natural beauty.The Lagoon end of the beach is a National Park Area and costs a minimal fee (about 50p) to enter,and is probably the most photographed beach in Turkey. .Just to throw in a bit of history,it harboured the Roman galleys of Pompey which were there to eject pirates from Gemiler. There are numerous activities on the beach ie:-water ski-ing,snorkeling,scuba diving,para sailing,banana boat,pedalo's,canoes in fact something for everyone. You will find there is a good number of bars and restaurants along the front of Olu Deniz and in the various roads leading from the beach.Here you can have anything your heart desires,from a Kebab to a three course meal.There is also Camping areas for the Backpackers among you.In the evening the bars offer a variety of different music and entertainment. Olu Deniz has also become something of a Mecca for Paragliding,and enthusiasts come from all over the world to take part in the sport.Towards the end of the season,usually around October time there is a big Paragliding competition which is worth seeing as there are numerous paragliders in the air at the one time.It is possible for anyone to take a Tandem flight with an experienced pilot from the top of BabaDag mountain,landing on the beach at Olu Deniz,an experience not to be missed.

KATRANCI

This place is a uniquely beautiful cove with its azure sea and fine sandy beach, on the Fethiye to Mugla highway at a distance of 17 kms away. A car or jeep is required. You all drive past this beach on your way to Hisaronu and Olu deniz but not many of you visit. The hilltops are covered with red pines, eucalyptus tress and cyprus acacias. The cove derives its name from the period where tar was boiled in large cauldrons under the shadow of the trees. Another feature of this cove is the camping site for holiday makers (mainly Turkish) to set up their tents. From the month of May to the end of October, the area,adequate for 250 tents, has facilities such as shower stalls, pergola-bar and scullery. From the pathway along the shoreline, crossing over the hill, the Kizlar cove is reached again covered with pine forests on three sides, these coves are more peaceful and quiet than the ones in olu deniz. More like the old Tukey and not many tourists apart from turkish ones - DONT MISS IT.

GUNLUKLU

In the same style of Katranci this is another beautiful cove and is aprox 19 kms from Fethiye. A jeep or car is required. Again on the Fethiye to Mugla highway, you pass this on route to Hisaronu from Dalaman and once again miss out on a fantastic beach, secluded and no tourists other than turkish ones. The cove is once again unique, it is covered with perfumed storax trees (liquid amber !!!!). It is almost impossible to see the sky due to the density of the trees. It is another ideal place for camping in tents under the stars and once again we would advise you to pay a visit and get lost in the real Turkey.

KIDRAK

This cove is located about one kilometer to the east of Belcegiz (Olu beach) and has an impressive natural beauty. It is also the most popular camping area in Fethiye. The beach whilst small shingle is stunning and the water has so many shades of blue you cannot count them. Once you have reached the end of the road at Olu you will need to get a taxi or car to take you left (NOT RIGHT TO THE LAGOON) aprox 15 minutes later you will arrive at Kidrak. Very easy to get to and we promise not crowded whatever time of the year you go but dont tell anybody about it or it will not remain that way for long.

SUARA & BOBS

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