Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon, Turkey

With its white sand beach and sparkling turquoise water, Ölüdeniz is Turkey's most photographed stretch of coastline.

A visit to Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon can be included on virtually all of our cruise routes.

This page was updated on Apr 20, 2021 12:50 PM

Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon: Pretty as a Postcard

Said to be one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean coast, Ölüdeniz (near Fethiye) is popular with boaters, paragliders, and holiday-makers from around the world. Featuring a white sand beach and a massive lagoon, the area is featured on virtually every travel brochure and video enticing tourists to come to Turkey!

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Four paragliders silhouetted against a brilliant blue sky
Aerial view of the paraglider take-off area at Mount Babadağ
Aerial view of Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon as seen during a tandem paragliding flight
The beach at Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon
Boats anchored at a small cove next to the Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz
Aerial view of Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon
Dozens of paragliders silhouetted against the clouds on a rare overcast day in Turkey
Four paragliders flying in formation on a rare, cloudy day at Ölüdeniz
Beach scene at Ölüdeniz, people sitting under sun-umbrellas on a white sand beach, boats anchored in sapphire blue water in the background
Panorama of turquoise water at a tourist filled beach at Ölüdeniz
Looking down one of the colourful pedestrian-only streets in Ölüdeniz
Shops and restaurants on the beach front at Ölüdeniz
Rock painting of Atatürk silhouetted against a Turkish flag on a cliff face above the Turkish resort town Ölüdeniz
Looking over a sandy beach towards a row of yachts anchored near Ölüdeniz
Holiday-makers sitting under beach umbrellas on the coast of Turkey's Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz
Holiday-makers sitting on sunbeds on the shore of the Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz, Turkey
The sand beach at Ölüdeniz
A pirate ship on the horizon of the Mediterranean
Sign prohibiting motorized boats from entering the Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz
Overlooking the resort town of Ölüdeniz, the Mediterranean Sea glistening in the distance
Man standing on a ledge overlooking Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon
Sunrays streaming through clouds highlighting water of the Mediterranean
View of Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon from the Lycian Way
Umbrellas and beach chairs line the beach of the peninsula at Ölüdeniz
Sign post indicating direction of Ovacik, Ölüdeniz and the road access to Mount Babadağ
View of Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon from the Lycian Way
Man on the Lycian Way looking towards Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon
Trees and grassy slopes surround the Lycian Way near Mount Babadağ
Man hiking on the Lycian Trail near Mount Babadağ

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