Olu Deniz

Catch a festival

There are a number of festivals held every year in Olu Deniz, so there is a good chance that you might be able to catch one during your HOT Holiday in the sun. You can expect to find plenty of music and dancing, theatrical performances and stalls selling goods. There’s even one festival that honours the humble mushroom.

Turtle Beach

Away from the main beach within the resort, Turtle Beach is also worth a visit. The golden sands, clear waters and the impressive views are reason enough to spend some time relaxing under the sun, but you can also expect to see plenty of loggerhead turtles that head onto the sand to lay their eggs. Just watch out for the wooden stakes that show where the nests are.

Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon sits at the western end of the main beach in Olu Deniz and the turquoise waters could hardly be more inviting. Designated as a conservation area, it’s a fantastic place to go for a swim of a paddle in warmer waters than those found on the beach. You might also spot some of the loggerhead turtles that frequent the area.

Saklikent Gorge

Located just a short distance away from Olu Deniz, Saklikent Gorge is the largest gorge to be found in Turkey and is the place to go if you fancy a hike through dramatic landscapes. A local guide can help to make sure you don’t miss any of the highlights.

Xanthos & Letoon

Xanthos and Letoon are important archeological sites where you can explore a number of ancient structures that date back thousands of years. Long since abandoned, the two sites are now a popular visitor attraction with people flocking to see what is left of the acropolises and churches that were once in regular use.

Waterworld

Waterworld is one of the places to go if you are travelling with the family, with the aqua park featuring a range of different attractions that suit all ages. Easily accessible through a shuttle bus service, the park has a number of large slides for adrenaline seekers as well as a smaller splash area for the smallest children.

Badabag Mountain

A trip to the top of Badabag Mountain offers some of the best views of the area around Olu Deniz, but that’s nothing compared to heading for the summit and then taking to the skies for a paragliding trip back to the base.

Retail therapy

There’s plenty of opportunities to enjoy some retail therapy during a break in Olu Deniz, with a range of markets that run on a weekly basis where you can haggle for a bargain. The main shopping street in the resort is also packed with shops that sell copies of many famous designer goods.