Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon
Ölüdeniz is a beach resort where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, its sheltered blue lagoon famous for calm, clear water.
Ölüdeniz sits 14 km south of Fethiye, at the exact point where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas converge. The beach curves around a shallow, protected lagoon whose waters stay strikingly clear and calm—perfect for a long, lazy swim. Behind it, Mount Babadağ rises sharply, and paragliders drift down from its summit, landing directly on the sand. While the main public beach is free, the lagoon itself forms part of a nature park that charges a small entry fee. Inside, you'll find sunbeds, umbrellas, and quieter stretches of sand away from the open sea.
“To float in impossibly clear water while paragliders land metres away, with Mount Babadağ as the backdrop.”
Pay the modest entry for the lagoon nature park—it's far calmer than the free public beach and the sand is finer.
The seaside promenade is step-free; the lagoon park has wooden boardwalks, though deep sand remains an obstacle for wheelchair users.
Good to know
- Is Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon free to visit?
- Free. The lagoon nature-park section charges a small entry; the main public beach is free.
- How long should you spend at Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon?
- ~2h
- When is the best time to visit Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon?
- Morning
- Is Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon wheelchair accessible?
- The seaside promenade is step-free; the lagoon park has wooden boardwalks, though deep sand remains an obstacle for wheelchair users.
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