Ölüdeniz (Dead Sea) Places to Visit

Places to visit in the Dead Sea

Mother Nature Oludeniz Turkey as a gift for meat literally, as the Pearl of the Mediterranean region welcomes thousands of tourists every year. We will be a good guide for you along this journey of content that we have created for you to identify your beauty and discover popular points of sight.

Oludeniz is one of Turkey's most exclusive tourist destinations, is situated in the Fethiye district of Mugla. This unique holiday point, reminiscent of a painting, stands out as an indispensable center of attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. The white beach leaves its place slowly to turquoise, then to the shades of blue to the sea, and there is not even a seaweed on the sea shore of the region that is dead like the same name. This destination is not only famous for its beaches and fine sand; Ölüdeniz, who has hosted different civilizations from the Lycian Civilization to the Roman Empire in the past, faces a historical heritage in terms of places to visit.

Oludeniz Places of Interest
In 2006, there are many lively beaches and bays that you will enjoy in Oludeniz, which prints with the golden letters of the world's best beaches. Let's take a look at the most important and popular points of the region, if you are ready to meet with Ölüdeniz, a historic face, which is an indispensable route for sea holiday and attracts attention with its geographical and natural beauties. In the meantime, where do you stay in Ölüdeniz for general information about accommodation in Ölüdeniz and hotel recommendations? you can read in our article titled.

1. Ölüdeniz Lagoon and Beach
Oludeniz Places to visit Ölüdeniz Lagoon and Beach

Oludeniz is in a wonderful geography with a lush greenery on one side and a sea of ​​fine water on the other side. Oludeniz beach is a cinsten that refreshes you in hot summer days. Whether you like diving or water sports, if you want to sunbathe and only in the sea to cool off in this sea, the sea level is deepened and it is useful to remind.

2. Belcekız Beach
Things to see in Oludeniz Belcekız Beach

Belcekiz, which is the place where the adrenalin passengers who are paragliding both the landing runway and the ones who do not give up the sea-sand-sun triple, cool the Belceğiz Beach; up to the point where the turquoise color of the beach meets the sea.

3. Kumburnu Beach
Oludeniz Attractions Kumburnu Beach

Kumburnu Beach, a beach where you can sunbathe against the mountains of Oludeniz and a long, white beach with its sea, is an ideal alternative to Ölüdeniz accommodation options.

4. Kıdrak Bay
Oludeniz Places to visit Kıdrak Bay

Located about 3 km from Oludeniz, Kıdrak Cove stands out with its picturesque view of the sea and the beach in pine trees. Especially local and foreign picnic area is preferred as a picnic area in Kıdrak Bay from barbecue areas to picnic tables many possibilities are waiting for you.







5. Ölüdeniz National Park
Ölüdeniz National Park

The national park, also known as Oludeniz Natural Park, has opened its doors to visitors since 1978 and brings together the trees and sea together with Kıdrak Forest Park. You will be able to listen to the sound of nature in the shade of the trees, swimming in immaculate water.

6. Babadag
Babadag Oludeniz

Babadağ, which can be called as the sport and activity point of Ölüdeniz, is pre-empted as the point where many activities from paragliding to ATV and from camps to nature walks. At the same time, the magnificent view of Ölüdeniz is literally carved from Babadağ hill.










7. Butterfly Valley
Butterfly Valley Oludeniz

The Butterfly Valley, named for the butterflies that emerged in the region during the summer months, is home to a magnificent sandy beach that the cliffs meet with the sea. The colorful scenery is that you will not forget this valley where colorful butterflies are held on the rocks. Day trips to the Butterfly Valley from Oludeniz and Fethiye are available.





8. Hisarönü Town
Hisaronu Town Oludeniz

Hisarönü Village, where especially English tourists form the majority of the summer population, you can go into the sea of ​​blue daylight and lie on the beach like pearl; and in the evenings it stands out as being a seaside town where you can accompany the breathtaking night life. Do not forget to add routes to Oludeniz sightseeing places in Hisarönü town where you can reach from Ölüdeniz by land.




9. Patara Beach
patara beach eyebrow

Patara Beach, which is located near the Ancient City of Patara, stands out because it is a preferred beach area. After cooling off at Patara Beach, which is a common meeting point for both local people and tourists, you can visit the Patara Ancient City, which will take you on a short journey in history.












10. Water World Aqua Park
Water World Aqua Park

Photo source: oludenizwaterworld.com
Water World Aqua Park, which has many alternatives for entertainment from large slides to wave pools, rivers to children's clubs, markets to restaurants, appeals to both children and adults. Enjoy the aqua park fun with your family or group of friends for unlimited fun, absolutely live in Oludeniz!


11. Saklıkent Canyon
Saklikent Canyon Oludeniz

Saklıkent Canyon, which is one of the great results created by strange natural phenomena, stands out with its 18 km long canyon coming from the collapsed waterfall and about 6-7 degrees clear water. At the same time, the terraces on the canyon are an ideal alternative for eating together with the calming sound of the water in this magnificent view. (You can reach Saklıkent Canyon by participating in daily jeep safari tours from Ölüdeniz and Fethiye.)



12. Lycian Way
Lycian Way Oludeniz

The Lycian way, where you can encounter many local and foreign tourists and tourists, is an ancient way to march against the landscape of unspoiled Oludeniz. Along the way, you meet nature sounds like animal sounds, springs and water flowing along the length of the lake. If you are a traveler who loves to wear a backpack, you should know that the Lycian Way literally addresses adventure lovers.



13. Gemile Island
Places to visit in Oludeniz Gemile Island

In other words, we can call it Aya Nicholas, the Gemile Island is a natural wonder that nature sports such as trekking are made, it hosts both marvelous beaches and sea lovers, as well as the historical traces of the Byzantine Empire. Church remnants, especially from the Byzantines; with the tunnels and frescoes connecting these remains, this area welcomes a large number of tourists.





14. Patara Ancient City
Oludeniz Places to Visit Patara Ancient City

Patara, a seaside town in the history of the Lycian people, is confronted today in Ölüdeniz with the ancient city extending from this civilization to today. B.C. To visit the ancient city of Patara with its history dating back to the 8th century, you will complete the list of places to visit in Oludeniz like a jigsaw puzzle.

Where do you stay in Oludeniz?
Where to stay in Oludeniz Liberty Hotel Lykia
The 5-star Liberty Hotel Lykia is a nice option for your stay.
If you are planning to make your stay in Oludeniz, you can check out the 4 star Montana Pine Resort and Suncity Hotel or the 5 star Liberty Hotel Lykia, Sentido Lykia Resort & Spa, Belcekiz Beach Club.

DESTINATIONS IN DATCA

datça knidos ancient city theater
Knidos Antique Theater

Knidos was a center of culture and art as well as a very important commercial center. Knidos Aphrodite in the Knidos Temple of Aphrodite made by Praxiteles, one of the most famous sculptors of the period, is a very important work of art. In the religious festivals organized with the participation of the Ionian cities, the artists always kept the Aphrodite in the foreground. The famous astronomer, mathematician and philosopher Eudoxus, who finds that the planets are always round objects moving in the same orbit, the sculptor Praxiteles, Skopas, Bryaxis, and the architect of the world's Alexandria Lighthouse, They lived in. The sculptures of the Aphrodite sculpture, the 8000-seat theater, the sun clock and the Demeter Fountain are important remnants of the ancient city of Knidos. The Aphrodite sculpture, which is so famous in antiquity, that people come too far to see it, has not been found to this day.

Remains of Knidos Ancient City
Datça - Palamutbükü
Palamutbükü is a place where people will live a life ...

Palamutbükü is a tourist center which is embraced by blue with the last of the coins (Hayıtbükü, Ovabükü, Palamutbükü), which is also called as Three Authors in the part of Datça Peninsula overlooking Akdenize, 25 km away from Datça center. If you do not have a car, you can reach Palamutbükü with minibuses.

The shimmering beaches, the koyll, the olive, the almonds and the pine trees you will see in a multitude of green tones are a natural wonder. This was an important settlement place of Knidos with ancient port and fertile land. Nowadays, Datca's shining stars in the field of tourism.

Ideal for those looking for a quiet, peaceful holiday away from the city noise. The proximity to many ancient and natural beauties is another issue.

Palamutbükü There is a long stretch of beach in Datça, so it is sandy in some parts of the coast and flat in some parts. The walk from Palamutbükü can not forget the immaculate sea.

Palamutbükü, on the shore, there are restaurants, tea gardens, bars. You can swim in front of all of them. Tables and loungers of these enterprises are lined up along the coast.

The people of Palamutbükü are loved so much, many of the hospitable hot-blooded people, tourist facilities and businesses are family-owned.

Datça - Simi Island

Simi Island (Sömbeki)
Simi (Sömbeki), located in the region where the Aegean and the Mediterranean meet, is a tiny but very cute Greek island. Simi is known by the name "Semmbeki" in Turkish. In the 1700s, it was the third richest island of the twelve islands, the livelihood of the island, the sponge hunting and the shipbuilding.

Simi in the north of Rhodes is 8 km from Datça.

With a population of around 2,500, the island of Simi provides its livelihood mainly through tourism, fishing and trade. According to other Greek islands in terms of transportation, it is not crowded with tourists because it is outside the main route. With this feature, the interest in the island that does not move away from nature is increasing every year.

Simi Island (Sömbeki) Transportation - How to get to Simi Island?
There are two options to go to Simi Island. Bodrum - Simi ferries and Datca-Simi ferries. the most frequent and regular flights from Turkey made the point Datca. The distance between Datça and Simi is 50 minutes by ferry.

The history of Knidos Ancient City and Datça
knidos ancient city datça parla

Knidos was constructed according to Hippodamos' grid plan scheme. Four wide streets parallel to each other in the east-west direction intersect at right angles with a street in the north-south direction. In accordance with the position of the land, the streets and streets are sometimes stair-clad, sometimes vertically. To the west of the first street in north-south direction is the agora. In the following ages, a large church was built on both sides of the Agora in the north of the military harbor, using ancient stone.

Towards the north, the Temple of Apollo Karneisos, which the towns connected to Dor Hexaopisi have organized a festival every four years, is reached. An excavated rectangular altar was found in the excavations to the north of the temple in Doric style. Behind the terraces where the sun sets, another terrace is an example of Hellenistic wall work. In 1972, a temple remnant was found in the area where the steps reminiscent of the living steps were also found.

During this period, Knidos was one of the major wine exporting centers.

Wall paintings made by Polynotos in 450 BC are very important.

According to Herodotus, the Spartans accepted Knidos as a colony town.
But they have become stronger over time, thanks to the Phoenicians, they have made much progress in maritime and have built shipyards.

The Cnidos tried to separate the Reşadiye Peninsula from the land to protect against the attacks of the Lydians. Later, the rock came out, and these rocksThe excavation slowed down because of the hardness. They were not able to complete this incident after the Persian attacks started. During these attacks, the Persians did not harm the city. The houses of the parla houses, the house rooms, the Kidids, then subjugated to Alexander the Great. However, there is not much information about this period. In the battle between the Roman Empire and the Seleucid Kingdom, they took part in the kingdom of Pergamon, which had been held by Rome. The houses of the parliament were used as house rooms. During the Byzantine era, Kent became a dilapidated settlement during the Byzantine Empire. In the later periods of Byzantine, the city was destroyed by earthquakes and pirate attacks on the other side and was completely abandoned in the 7th century AD. the population of the peninsula has gone down to a thousand. In the 13th century, the mansion houses were connected to the Menteşe Emirate. In the 15th century it joined the borders of the Ottoman Empire and its name became Datça. In the period of Sultan Reşat, the Datça name was Reşadiye from the Ottoman sultans, and Datça was transformed together with the Republic. In 1928, the first center of Datça was the Reşadiye Quarter, and in 1947 it was moved to Iskele Quarter, which is today's place. The Datça Peninsula is still referred to as the "Reşadiye Peninsula" in some mappings. The first excavations were carried out by Charles Newton from 1856 to 1858 to illuminate the history of Kınidos.

DATÇA

Datça is famous for its calm and natural beauties of Muğla. It is located at the junction of Aegean and Mediterranean.

The world's second in terms of oxygen, is Turkey's richest regions. The famous historian Strabo has a famous promise in this regard:

"If God wants his servant to be long-lived, he will leave it to the Datça Peninsula."

How is Datça located?

Datça is located in the Aegean Region as the geographical region. It has a mountainous and rugged terrain. The highest points of the Datça Peninsula are Bozdağ (1174), Kalecik Mountain (881), Montenegro (786), Emecik Mountain (704), Slit Mountain (615). 66% of the land is forest area, 18% is rarely bush and rocky, only 16% is agricultural land. Kizlan Plain, Burgaz Plain, Reşadiye Plain and Karaköy, Palamutbükü and Masudiye which are among the most important of the coastal plains are the plains of the county.

The 235 km coastline of the peninsula, with a surface area of ​​446 km², is decorated like 52 large and small laces. In Balıkaşıran (64 km from Datça), which forms the border between Marmaris and Datça, the land width between the northern and southern coasts is 1 km and the widest point of the peninsula is 17 km.

Datça has a typical Mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and arid, the winters are warm and rainy. On the peninsula surrounded by the sea on three sides, the cool northern winds of summer blow away the scorching heat. The average humidity is 58% and Datça is sunny in 300 days of the year.

Tourism
Datça Peninsula is declared to be a Special Environmental Protection Area, so it is prudent to be one of the most important tourism centers in the future with its unspoilt nature, 235 km coastline and 52 coves, rich flora and fauna, Knidos Ancient City. Datça has many blue flag beaches. Some of those; Aktur Holiday Site Beach, Aktur Kamping Beach, Karaincir Beach, Hospital Beach, Periliköşk Beach, Billurkent Beach.


Yacht tourism and water sports
Eco-tourism is the extensive opportunities available in terms of, between Bodrum and Fethiye are important as a place where the focus of intensified Turkey yacht tourism. On the other hand, for local and foreign tourists who spend their holidays in our regions, nature and water sports such as trekking, surfing and sailing are ideal environments. It is an ideal place for health tourism because of the continuous wakefulness of the wind and the possibility of holiday that is not felt naturally and plenty of oxygen.


Tourism has rapidly gained importance in the economic life of the city, with the province being declared as a priority tourism region in 1970 and it has become an important source of income for the people. Parallel to this phenomenon, it is observed that the number of establishments that increase the number of lodging facilities in the district has increased rapidly from year to year. Datça Peninsula is a very important route for the boat that organizes the "Blue Voyage" from Bodrum and Marmaris.


Boats and yachts from the Aegean Islands occupy an important place among the entry-exit boats in Datça Harbor. From the Greek islands, especially Rhodes and the (Semi) Sömbeki islands, the Greeks, who come to the city on Saturdays to exchange money, provide foreign exchange to the city. Construction works carried out outside the tourism season keep the economic life alive beside agriculture in the winter months.
Important historical monuments in Datça
A mosque from the Seljuks and the remains of ceramic workshops in the area of ​​Hızırşah; In Reşadiye Mahallesi, Mehmet Ali Ağa Konağı and Reşadiye Mosque and Temple Remains in the Emecik neighborhood are some of the artifacts dating from the day.