Ölüdeniz: The bay on the south of Fethiye town center and on the north shore of Belceğiz Bay. Oludeniz, Turkey is one of the smallest known bays. This fascinating nature corner, a rare similar one, attracts attention with its still sea, seafood and sand.
On the beach area surrounding Ölüdeniz, there are dwarf plants specific to the Mediterranean climate such as laurel and myrtle. Buffets, cafeterias, changing-dressing rooms and open showers are placed in selected areas of the beach to meet the needs of the visitors. In addition, there are summer houses, restaurants and motel facilities on the north shore of the beach.
Ölüdeniz, which is also fed by cold springs boiling from the bottom, is cold in some parts. As a precaution against pollution, the controls on the beach were tightened and yachts were banned from entering Ölüdeniz.
For swimming and water sports, discover Ölüdeniz, the world’s favorite with its crystal clear turquoise colored sea, white beach and sun that never lacks from the sky … The lagoon resembling a dead sea with its calm water and sheltered structure, Kumburnu National Park and Belcekız Beach are natural offers a holiday opportunity in a paradise view.
The road from Fethiye to Ölüdeniz through pine trees is 14 km. At the end of the downhill road, you suddenly see a wonderful blue. This is Belcekız Cove. When you walk the beach that stretches through the bay, you will see the unique Ölüdeniz. Oludeniz is like magic, it just stands still. There is not a single moss at the bottom, it is covered with a white sand. The light refracted by the water and the sand at its bottom gives a turquoise color. The shade of the Pines falls on Ölüdeniz and this enriches this impressive tuff.
Belcekız name is also based on a legend. In ancient times, ships passing through here used to go to the shore by boat to get anchors and drinking water in the open. One day, when the young, handsome son of an old captain goes out to get water, he sees the beautiful Belcekız. He gets shot as soon as he sees it.
Fire falls on the heart of the girl. But the boy has to take the water and return. The ship goes away. Belcekız always looks after the shore, her lover. The young man comes to take water every time the ship passes here. So they meet and make love.
One day, a storm breaks out as the ship passes by. The young man tells his father that there is a sheltered, pool-like bay here. The old wolf knows his son’s love affair. He thinks he is willing to smash the ship for the sake of seeing his son’s lover. Along with the waves, the fight grows between father and son. Just as the ship will crash into the rocks, the captain throws his son into the sea with a shovel and clings to the rudder so he sees the situation. The sea turns and enters a cove like a sheet. The boy dies there. Belcekız, who is waiting for his beloved on the rocks, dies by throwing himself off the rocks. That day, the place where the girl died is called Belcekız, and the place where the boy died is called Ölüdeniz. The sea, which changes color according to the progress of the day, may be burning for a boy and a girl.
You will find enough hotels and restaurants in Ölüdeniz. Umbrellas are rented on the beach. There are also buffets. it is rented to an umbrella. There are also buffets. it is rented to an umbrella. There are also buffets.