Friday, March 23, 2007

OLUDENIZ

OLUDENIZ 36.80N 28.60E.




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Oludeniz is a small resort village flanked by the Aegean Sea to the south and the high, steep sided Babadag Mountain. The town itself resembles one big theme-less holiday camp, truly an out and out beach resort.

The topography of the area has made Oludeniz the paragliding capital of Turkey. Several companies offer two seater flights for complete beginners, as well as equipment hire for qualified pilots. The views for those brave enough to have a go are quite spectacular. Well worth a fright.

Fethiye, the popular Calis beach and Sovaliye Island are all within easy reach.

Altitude Sea level.

Airport Dalaman (DLM), 55Km from city center. Private transfer.

Resorts Gocek, Fethiye, Oludeniz, Hisaronu.

Transport Taxi, Coach, Mini-Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
Lycean Rock Tombs.
Amphitheater.
Kayakoy.
Saklikent.
Pinara.
Letoon.
Xanthos, Sdyma, Gemiler Island.
Calis Beach.
Oludeniz (Babadag Mountain).
Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary.

Local Excursions
Selcuk: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary.
12 Islands: Daily cruise by traditional wooden sailing Gulet from Fethiye.
Dalyan: Kaunos, Thermal Mud Baths, Iztuzu Beach (Turtle Beach), Lycean Rock Tombs, Dalyan Delta Boat Trip.
Saklikent: River Gorge, Tios and Ulupinar.

Overnight Excursions
Pamukkale/ Ephesus: Antique cities of Aphrodisias, Hierapolis and Ephesus.