Beaches and Lagoon Genc Beach on the Blue Lagoon (free shuttle service) At Olu Deniz the beach stretches some 10 kilometres and behind the beach lies the stunning and famous Blue Lagoon, Turkey 's most photographed beach. The Blue Lagoon of Oludeniz has calm, crystal clear fresh waters that have an incredible turquoise colour making it ideal for a variety of water sports and a very safe place for children to swim. Part of the lagoon is now a protected area and is a national park. Genc Beach is owned by The Nicholas Homes who are the company who built the Chateaux Apartments in 2005 and provide a free bus service to the Genc beach. They will pick you up at your accommodation and take you to the beach in the morning and drop you back there in the afternoon. The beach is equipped with showers, sun beds, bar and restaurant and has a snack bar where refreshments can be bought throughout the day. Previous guest have commented that this beach provides a good contrast to the pool and main beach area.
Oludeniz Oludeniz, situated on Turkey's south-west coast, with it's pristine white beaches and amazingly blue waters is one of the finest beaches in the world. Known as "the Turquoise Coast", it's the ideal holiday destination. Be it diving, rafting, paragliding or simply walking and sunbathing lazily on the beach, Oludeniz has it all! Oludeniz situated in the heart of Lycia, is the ideal centre for visiting it's many antique cities. Xanthos, Letoon, Pinara, Tlos, Sdyma, Myra, and many others. There are arranged excursions to all of these. The many natural wonders in the area attract as much interest as the historical sites. Butterfly Valley, is just 5 km from Oludeniz. Kayakoy - the Ghost Town - an old deserted Greek village is only 10 km from the beach, the Saklikent Gorge at 50 km distance and the 33 km long Patara sands and Akdag summer pastures are among the many sites of natural beauty within striking distance. The lagoon is one of the most photographed areas in the Mediterranean let alone in Turkey. Despite this, the area remains unspoilt and is a protected conservation area. Your small entry fee contributes to maintaining it's natural beauty.
Calis Beach 5 km north of Fethiye and accessible via water taxi or mini bus, Calis is a 2km stretch of course sand and pebbles. Facing Fethiye Bay and it's small islands to the west, Calis Beach enjoys a beautiful view and stunning sunset, one of the best in the area. The area is flat and enjoy cool breezes, so is great in the summer months when the heat of the area is at it's warmest. This also means that it is perfect for water sports, there are a range of sports available, windsurfing and kite surfing being among the most popular. Calis has an array of bars, cafes and restaurants along the pedestrians promenade, the atmosphere is very informal, relaxed and friendly, making it popular with people who return year after year, some even deciding to make Calis their permanent residence. Nearby Fethiye town is a short journey away, with many shops and historical places for those who like to mix a bit of sun-worshipping with sampling some of the local culture and traditions.
Parara Beach In the heart of Lycia Patara is best known for its beach, eighteen kilometres of soft white sand, backed by majestic dunes and in recent years the winner of a "best beach in the world" survey in the Sunday Times. Evidence of its former glories as the principal port for Lycia and an important Roman town can be seen at the extensive site, still not fully excavated. Here too stood the Hellenistic oracle of Apollo , thought to rival that at Delphi and a further claim of Patara's fame is as the birthplace of the fourth century St. Nicolas , the original Santa Claus. Patara beach should not be missed with its gorgeous landscape and great swimming. It is a national park and home to many birds, also the breeding ground of the endangered Loggerhead turtle. The beach is an 18 kilometre-long strip of sand bordered on its ends by mountains and along its length by sand dunes and the large marshy area which once was the celebrated port of Patara.
Gemiler Beach Gemiler Beach is small, secluded and un commercialized. If you are staying in nearby Hisaronu it is best reached by bus. If you prefer a quieter beach away from the hustle and bustle I can recommend Gemiler as few visitors to the surrounding towns know it's there. Gemiler Beach is just opposite of the St Nicholas Island which is worth visiting for it’s history. There are several simple fish restaurants serving fresh fish dishes. It’s a perfect day tour from Oludeniz; swim, snorkel, eat and snooze.
Kabak Beach Kabak Beach - one of the most secluded and remote beaches in the area can be reached by car or by boat from Oludeniz. There is a campsite on the beach providing basic accommodation.
Butterfly Valley Beach Butterfly Beach can only be reached from Oludeniz by boat - there is basic accommodation on the beach - tents and tepees - and a small restaurant.
Kidrak (Paradise) Beach Kidrak - also known as the Paradise Beach -only 2 km away from Oludeniz - can be reached with half an hour walk - is much more secluded and quieter than Oludeniz Easy 15 min Taxi ride over the cliffs tops, worth stopping to admire the best views back to oludeniz beach possible. You pay a small fee, tip: arrange for the taxi driver to pick you back up later, as very remote, and long walk home. Basic food ie toasties or burgers etc but beer in cans.