Best of Ölüdeniz Mahallesi

Ölüdeniz Mahallesi Essentials

This selection highlights the natural landmarks of Ölüdeniz, centered around the protected Blue Lagoon and the 1,969-meter Babadağ mountain. The area features diverse coastal terrain, from the pebbled Belcekız beach to the sandy peninsula of Kumburnu. A modern cable car system provides access to multiple observation decks and paragliding launch sites on Babadağ, while the nearby Kabak Valley offers a secluded hiking environment with distinctive red rock formations and waterfalls.

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Oludeniz Beach

This is one of the most scenic beaches in Turkey. The arc reaching into the sea forms a lagoon with crystal clear turquoise water.

Blue Lagoon

A protected inland bay separated from the open sea by a sandbar. It is part of a national nature reserve known for its still, shallow turquoise waters.

Babadağ

A 1,969-meter mountain peak overlooking the Mediterranean. It serves as a premier launch site for paragliding due to its height and stable thermal winds.

Kumburnu Beach

A sandy spit of land that divides the open sea from the inner lagoon. This protected area offers shallow, calm waters and organized facilities.

Teleferik

A cable car system connecting the coastal base to stations at 1,200, 1,700, 1,800, and 1,900 meters on Babadağ mountain.

Aquila Tandem Paragliding (LIBTOUR)

Paragliding center providing tandem flights from the Babadağ mountain summits down to the landing zone at Belcekız beach.

Belcekız beach

The main public beach in Ölüdeniz, characterized by coarse sand and pebbles. It serves as the primary landing zone for paragliders descending from Babadağ.

Kabak Canyon and Waterfalls

A beautiful, untamed valley with reddish rocks rising above the greenery. A perfect spot for hiking.

1900 M Babadağ

The highest accessible peak station on the mountain, featuring observation decks with panoramic views of the Fethiye district and the Mediterranean coastline.