Oludeniz Cheap Packaged Holidays, Hotels And Flights

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Oludeniz Holidays

The Mediterranean resort of Oludeniz is situated just a few minutes drive from Fethiye and has an astonishing crystal-clear lagoon and a beautiful photogenic grey-white beach that adorns almost every Turkish travel brochure. Despite being developed with many hotels and apartment blocks, the scenery here is spectacular and the town is a lively place to spend a holiday.

Perched on the mountain plateau overlooking Oludeniz, the resort town of Hisaronu is packed with bars, nightclubs, gift shops and restaurants. With their beautiful, rugged surrounds, both Oludeniz and Hisaronu are fast becoming realised for their potential as an outdoor activity destination: the beach at Oludeniz offers a huge variety of watersports, there is paragliding from Babadag Mountain onto the beach below, and a selection of boat trips depart regularly from Oludeniz or Fethiye for a day exploring the scenic coastline.

Shopping in Oludeniz, Turkey

Oludeniz has several souvenir shops sprinkled along the Belcekiz beach seafront, and many of the resort hotels and apartment complexes boast their own gift stores. For honest to goodness shopping, however, catch a dolmus into nearby Hisaronu or Fethiye, where it is possible to enjoy haggling for bargains. Good buys are leather goods, carpets, jewellery and fake designer sunglasses, watches and the like.

Restaurants in Oludeniz, Turkey

Most of the restaurants and cafes in Oludeniz are geared for British families and serve unadventurous international cuisine alongside the ubiquitous kebabs. The beach bars will do steak and pizza with the beer and pounding music and there are a couple of fine restaurants too. Cin Bal is a grill restaurant in Kayaköy that oozes atmosphere, with wandering gipsy musicians and crowds of locals who sing ever louder as the evening and the raki wear on. Some way out of town, Yaka Park, Yaka Köyü near Saklikent is actually a trout farm where your food virtually swims onto your plate, complete with chips and a lovely mountain view.

Nightlife in Oludeniz, Turkey

Nightlife in Oludeniz is more low-key than in the nearby resorts, concentrated more on chilling out in beachside terraced bars than frenetic clubbing. Those looking to party the night away can take a short trip to Hisaronu or a little further to Fethiye and find plenty of action. Among the most popular seafront bars are Buzz Beach Bar, the Sugar Shack and Crusoe's. Most of the local resort establishments offer live evening entertainment for guests as well.

Activities in Oludeniz, Turkey

Oludeniz with its stunning blue lagoon is renowned as the most beautiful beach in Turkey, and therefore the water is the main attraction, particularly for paragliders who come from all over the world to glide over the turquoise waters from atop the Babadag Mountain. Most visitors are tempted to try out the sport with reliable local operators. Diving and snorkelling are other popular activities. If watersports and sunbathing palls, there are dozens of possibilities for excursions in the surrounding area, including a 12-island boat trip, visits to various interesting Greek and Roman archaeological sites, the famous 'Butterfly Valley', or the ghost town of Kayakoyu. Another essential experience is to enjoy a Turkish Bath, available in many of the resort hotels.