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Find your inner calm with Olu Deniz holidays by the sea
Olu Deniz roughly translates as “calm” and this resort lives up to its name with a chilled out atmosphere and friendly vibe. Home to one of the most attractive beaches in the region, the crystal blue waters of its lagoon-like bay are mesmerising.
The area is great for sailing, and one can charter a wooden boat, or gulet, to explore the surrounding coastline. There are also great hiking trails in the hills above the resort. Those who like more adventurous pursuits will find a range of water sports on offer here, as well as the opportunity for paragliding from the top of the Babadag mountain. But overall, Olu Deniz is the best place for relaxing, with a few drinks at one of the beach bars being a popular way to spend an evening here.
Currency
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions, but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies.
Banks open mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas. ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the more expensive places.
Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as payment.
Olu Deniz Climate
Both the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers, with temperature often rising above 30ºC (86ºF) in July and August. Showers are unlikely in the summer months, but the rainfall is quite high in winter.
Time
Local time is GMT +2
(GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely understood
in the main tourist areas.
Shopping
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.
Nightlife
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
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 a top 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, includinga 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 aTurkish Bath, available in many of the resort hotels.
Restaurants
No-one need go hungry in Oludeniz, no matter what your taste in food, and if you do manage to exhaust the resort's possibilities, there is always Hisaronu just a few kilometres away inland with avast array of different nationality restaurants. Some recommendations are the White Dolphin, for sunset views and cheap, delicious fish dishes; Buffalo's Steak House, renowned for its T-bones; Blue Star Pride, offering good Turkish cuisine; and the Belcekiz Beach Club A la Carte for an exclusive Mediterranean nightout.
03 Jun 12 from 7 Nights,
