What's up guys! We're here at Ölüdeniz beach and in this video we're going to be paragliding.
So this is one of the most popular activities in all of Turkey. Definitely the most popular
activity here in Ölüdeniz. And we're actually standing here at the landing point on the beach
because we're going to be jumping from one of these mountains here behind us.
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Ölüdeniz is a beach town along the Turquoise Coast in the southwest of Turkey.
It's located about 14 kilometers or 9 miles to the south of Fethiye at the conjunction point of the
Aegean and Mediterranean Sea. Ölüdeniz is known for its sandy bay that sits amidst the aquamarine
sea and a blue lagoon. It's also a prime location to explore other amazing tourist attractions from.
In this video we'll dive into the best things to do in Ölüdeniz and the surrounding area.
The seventh best thing to do in Ölüdeniz is to explore the city of Fethiye.
Many travelers base themselves in Fethiye and then head to Ölüdeniz as a day trip. But we
actually recommend doing it the other way around and exploring Fethiye as a day trip from Ölüdeniz.
Fethiye is a bustling city with many great restaurants, cafes,
and shops scattered around the old town and the beach boulevard.
In addition, the city has some historical features such as the rock-cut tomb of Amyntas,
which is located in the cliff overlooking the city. It's definitely worth a visit!
Right outside of Ölüdeniz you can find a handful of other lush,
narrow valleys. Some of the most impressive ones include the Butterfly Valley and Kabak.
You can get here by either driving or by doing a boat tour. We drove to both valleys,
exploring the various viewpoints on the cliffs. These views are simply breathtaking, however,
it's almost impossible to walk down to the beach from above. So if you want to swim and
relax on the beaches of the valleys instead, we recommend taking a boat tour from Ölüdeniz.
At number five we have the nearby riverside town of Dalyan. This laid-back town is located about 70
kilometers or 44 miles to the west of Ölüdeniz. It's home to beautiful lakes, a winding river,
dramatic Lycian Tombs hewn into the rocks, and a unique stretch of beach. But it's also beautiful
from above. We highly recommend driving up to the Radar Hill viewpoint. It's absolutely
otherworldly looking and especially stunning at sunset. Dalyan is a true hidden gem and
we believe it will become more popular in the next few years as hotels emerge in the area.
So we're in Dalyan now which is about an hour from Ölüdeniz. It's kind of a hidden gem of the area,
not a lot of people come here. But it's got beautiful rock tombs and
also a really amazing view over the bay. So it's definitely worth a visit.
The fourth best thing to do in Ölüdeniz is to visit the beach
and the blue lagoon. This is probably the most photographed beach of Turkey's southern coast.
Famous for its varying shades of turquoise and azure as well as soft sands, the beach
and lagoon are the perfect place to relax on a hot summer day. The calm
waters of the ocean and the shallow waters of the lagoon make it great for swimming,
but you can also decide to take a paddle or a canoe along the rocky shores of the inner lagoon.
If you aren't planning to go paragliding but you still want to experience the famous views
of Ölüdeniz beach and the lagoon, then we recommend hiking to one. The most beautiful
viewpoint of Ölüdeniz is along the long-distance Lycian Way hike. It's a short hike that starts
at the Montana Pine Resort and follows a wide dirt trail for about two to three kilometers.
The views are absolutely breathtaking and you can walk as long as you desire.
Alternatively, you can take the gondola up to Badabağ Mountain, which is the mountain where
the paragliders jump from. From here, you'll have even more elevated views of Ölüdeniz and beyond.
The second best thing to do is to visit the ghost town of Kayaköy right outside of Ölüdeniz.
Completely abandoned since 1923, Kayaköy is home to hundreds of stone houses slowly falling into
decay. With origins in the 14th century, this town was forcefully abandoned at the end of the
Greco-Turkish war when a population exchange meant that Muslims and Christians were exchanged between
Greece and Turkey. Today, you can visit the hillside community and see the homes and churches
that are still standing. Preserved as a museum village, you do have to pay a small fee to enter.
So we're here in Kayaköy right now and it's a ghost town.
It's pretty cool to walk around because there's like little streets and you
can actually see buildings all around you. So it's definitely worth a visit.
Our favorite thing to do in Ölüdeniz is to go paragliding. Ölüdeniz is known as one of the
world's best places to go tandem paragliding, because of its breathtaking panoramic views
and favorable wind conditions. Badabağ Mountain, where you jump from, is also one
of the highest commercial take-off sites in the world with a height of 1960 meters or 6500 feet.
This makes for a thrilling and unique experience. We jumped with Hanuman Paragliding,
which is a reputable paragliding company in the area. They drove us about 30 minutes to
the top of the mountain and then we flew for about 30 minutes from there.
Check out the link in the description below to book your own paragliding experience in Ölüdeniz.
It's never been so cold on my hands. It was amazing though, everybody should do
this in Ölüdeniz. It's like probably one of the best locations in the world to paraglide.
There are some other things to do in and around Ölüdeniz that we didn't mention in this video.
These include a boat tour to the different bays as well as visiting the ruins of Tlos.
There are other activities in the vicinity that we highlight in our
video about the best things to do in Kas, so make sure to check out that video as well.
Alright guys that's it for our video on the best things to do in Ölüdeniz.
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