Ölüdeniz

Ölüdeniz (literally "Dead Sea", due to its calm waters even during storms; official translation: Blue Lagoon) is a neighborhood of the municipality and district of Fethiye, Muğla Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 6,132 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4] It is a beach resort on the Turkish Riviera, at the conjunction point of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. It is located 14 km (9 mi) south of Fethiye, near Mount Babadağ.

Ölüdeniz
Neighbourhood
A view of Ölüdeniz
A view of Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz is located in Turkey
Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz
Location in Turkey
Ölüdeniz is located in Turkey Aegean
Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz (Turkey Aegean)
Coordinates: 36°34′15″N 29°08′33″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMuğla
DistrictFethiye
Population
 (2022)
6,132
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
48300
Area code0252

It has a sandy bay at the mouth of Ölüdeniz, on a blue lagoon.[5] The beach itself is a pebble beach. The lagoon is a national nature reserve and construction is strictly prohibited.[6] The seawater of Ölüdeniz is famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine, while its beach is an official Blue Flag beach.[7]

Paragliding

Ölüdeniz is also famous for its paragliding opportunities.[8] It is a popular site due to its views, stable weather conditions, and Mount Babadağ's exceptional height.[9][10][11] The possibility to fly above water makes it also a prime location for SIV (safety training) and paragliding acrobatics.[12]

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.[13][14]

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.[15]

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

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: [16]

See also

Footnotes
  1. Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  3. "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
  4. "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
  5. "Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon)". Retrieved 26 June 2008.
  6. Overview of Ölüdeniz, Fethiye
  7. Kılıçaslan, Yiğit (10 October 2023). "Explore Oludeniz Blue Flag-certified Beach Options". Getaway Travel Guide. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  8. "Oludeniz Paragliding Destination". Fly Infinity Tandem Paragliding Oludeniz. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  9. "Ölüdeniz, near Fethiye, Turkey". Retrieved 28 January 2007.
  10. Oludeniz paragliding
  11. "Oludeniz Paragliding, Paraglide Centres in Oludeniz Fethiye Turkey".
  12. Takats, Pal. "Ölüdeniz". justACRO.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  13. "Rota" (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  14. "Hakkında" (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  15. "Ölüdeniz, The Unique Beach of the Mediterranean". 30 July 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  16. "Turkish City Fact Sheets: Ölüdeniz". Retrieved 7 January 2009.
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