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| | | | Review by mick gray from leigh on sea, essex
great value for money.
Stunnimg views of the blue lagoon.
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Olu Deniz is still developing but currently provides a good base to explore the surrounding country side and coastal regions. The Villa which we occupied was ideally situated either for visits to local towns and beaches or to travel further afield to historic sites of interest. The exact location of the Villa was ideal for a relaxing holiday.
Friendly locals
Olu Deniz in Turkey is the most stunning place I have ever been to. I went there last year for my honeymoon.
I'm trying to save hard to go back there for my first wedding anniversary in July.
The local people are so sweet and very welcoming. You don't get hounded to go into bars and restaurants. My husband and I didn't want to leave.
I don't really want to go anywhere else now I've been there. It's the cleanest resort I have been to, and by the time you leave for home, you will have made a good few friends.
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Avoid the summer crowds
I've been to Olu Deniz three times in the last four years and each time we've had a fantastic holiday.
The people are freindly and welcoming, food and drink good value and the blue lagoon is a beautiful place to spend the day sunbathing.
I would recommend going in late August/early September when it's not so crowded.
Go on a jeep safari and book with Explorer, a company based in Hisarou. They are brilliant and will always throw in a free boat trip if you book a coupleof trips with them.
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Beautiful place
A beautiful place. I would recommend it to anyone from families to couples.
The scenery was brill, the food was brill, the locals were really friendly and it was cheap to eat out. Not to mention the beaches.
I would definitely visit again.
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Cheap and laid-back
Olu Deniz has amazing scenery, lovely people and it's very clean and cheap too.
There is lots to do during the day and night, enough bars and nightlife for most, with a nice laid-back atmosphere in late June.
It's easy to get to other spots on cheap, local transport including Hisaronu and Fethiye.We had a great time here - only wish we could have stayed longer.
Don't forget a ten pound note for a visa! Take some sterling notes with you as it is often the preferred currency and most things are priced in it. It means you can easily keep track of costs.
The only thing we would have done differently would be avoid tour reps when it comes to local excursions. Shop around instead - there are many travel agents over there.
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Good for kids' activities
We visited Olu Deniz last year in August and are visiting again in July.
Paragliding is highly recommended, even for 11 year olds. George, at Easy Riders was very good and also persuasive.
Belcehan Beach was a very clean hotel and the staff were friendly. There were many varied restaurants with different menu prices for every budget.
Boat trips are also a must.
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A tranquil getaway
A place of natural beauty and tranquillity, an ideal destination for people who want to just get away from it all and forget about their rat race lives and really chill out.
The lagoon is something to behold and will stay in your memory for the rest of your life. It's no wonder they filmed The Blue Lagoon in such a prime location.
In my view, you can't go to a better place for your holiday. I am going back in June for the fifth time in four years and staying in the same hotel,The Flamingo Hotel.
It's a peach of a hotel, with good, helpful, courteous staff. A special mention goes to the manager, who always makes you feel like you are part of his family, a gem of a man.
All in all, I can honestly say that I would recommend Olu Deniz to anybody. Go to Turkey and enjoy one of the unspoilt parts of the world before progress spoils it.
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Great for couples
One of the best places I've been to. Perfect beaches and beautiful scenery. The locals are lovely too.
Take a trip to Fetiye market on a Tuesday for some good bargains. My friend and I stayed at the Greenland Hotel in nearby Ovacik. It was wonderful, very clean, with good food and very accommodating staff. The hotel runs a free, daily bus service to its private beach at Olu Deniz.
I would highly recommend this place for couples and families.
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Nothing could stop us going back
This was the best holiday ever, it had it all, lovely sun, sand, water.
The boat trips were cheap - book it on the boat. The people were lovely, the place was very child-friendly.
Nothing could stop us going back
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Heaven on earth
Heaven on earth is the only way to describe this idyllic corner of Turkey.
Walking through the forest to the blue lagoon you would be forgiven for thinking that you'd emerge somewhere much more exotic.
Hisaronu provides a welcome breeze from the searing heat of the beach, with a great selection of bars, cafes and shops to keep you occupied. The town of Fethiye is approx a 15 minute dolmus ride and the harbour area and old town are typically Turkish, with plenty of opportunity to practice your bartering skills.
The Turkish people are the most hospitable, friendly and humbling people - one man at a bazaar urged me to take my leather goods and return the following week to pay for them!
This is a great area, with something for everyone no matter how varied your interests - history, culture, natural beauty, shopping or clubbing.
We've been four times and have compared it to other holiday destinations but always find them lacking....even the Caribbean.
On our last visit my friend fell asleep on the transfer coach waking when we had reached our hotel nestled among the pine-clad slopes of Babadag mountain and exclaimed "It's great to be home!"
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Pampered in paradise
Nestling in its own cove just a few kilometres from the picturesque Turkish resort of Olu Deniz and set against the stunning backdrop of Babadag Mountain, LykiaWorld is far from your average hotel.
With 19 swimming pools, countless restaurants and an entrance which wouldn't look out of place in Jurassic Park, the Turkish resort is vast and palatial, verging on imposing.
Scores of waiters in crisp white suits pander to one's every whim. Sport, wellbeing and entertainment are in abundance. It even has its own beach. Huge, it is. Homely, it is not.
Stuck for a book? Head for the onsite library. Need to get online? An internet cafe is a mere stone's throw away.
Tennis, jet skiing, skating and basketball are just a selection of activities on offer at LykiaWorld. There's chess for the cerebral and aerobics for keep-fit fans.
I tried out paragliding from 6,000ft up Babadag Mountain, with expert instructors who put me at ease. Be sure to look out for lumbering tortoises on the drive up.
And if you don't have a head for heights, there's even an onsite diving centre, with courses to suit all.
LykiaWorld also prides itself on pampering visitors. The onsite Thalasso spa and gym is fronted by its very own muscle-bound mascot, UK-born Mike Mitchell, aka Mr Universe 2003.
I tried out a traditional Turkish bath and outdoor massage, unwinding to the sounds of waves crashing over the cliff. But prudes beware - it's traditional for clients to strip off completely.
Other treatments include an onsite hydrotherapy massage pool, as well as more beauty-based indulgences.
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After sunset, LykiaWorld really comes into its own. A team of more than 50 animators host stageshows in the purpose-built amphitheatre most nights.
Despite the no-expense spared feel to the place, the night-time entertainment was more Butlins than West End. The costumes were crass and the Pop Idol stage show distinctly average. But as far as effort goes, it scores a 10 out of 10.
There's also a weekly party, complete with live bands and fireworks. For the more loose-limbed, the onsite nightclub pumps out dance tunes until 2am.
If sipping cocktails and lounging by LykiaWorld's myriad pools doesn't appeal, the complex is well situated to explore authentic Turkey.
I took a jeep safari to nearby Fethiye and beyond, taking in local mud baths, Xanthos's ancient amphitheatre, the ghost town of Kayakoy, and the dramatic Salikant Gorge.
As we snaked through the hills, local tomato wagons trundled by and children ran out from their homes to greet us. It was a day out to remember.
LykiaWorld in Olu Deniz is perfect for families, who love the convenience of buffet meals, children's clubs, sport and entertainment at their fingertips.
But at times, the village theme of bars and shops, left me feeling like an extra in The Truman Show.
And despite several adult-only areas, the scores of youngsters could leave some couples feeling like they're stuck in Alton Towers, long after closing.
If you're a holidaymaker who loves the all-inclusive package, then LykiaWorld simply can't be bettered.
But for the more adventurous traveller to Turkey, who only requires a bed after a day's exploring, the opulence of LykiaWorld probably won't suit.
For what it is, LykiaWorld can't be faulted. The service is excellent, the food fit for a king and the range of activities second to none. Put simply, it's a Turkish delight.
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| |  | | Villa Jolio
Luxury detached 3 bedroom mountain side villa. Air-con, private pool, gardens and wilderness views. Hisaronu, Olu-Deniz and Fethiye nearby. High quality at low cost for tranquillity.
|  | | Villa Lauray Turkey
luxury 3 bed air conditioned villa with own freshwater pool, Peaceful location in foothills of mt. Bagadad with beautiful views of valley and mountain. Central for Olu Deniz, Fethiye and Hisaronu.
|  | | Villa Pembe D
Ideally located 4 bedroom 3 bathroom detached villa with pool. 10min walk to bustling Hisaronu. 10min dolmus(bus) to Olu Deniz/Blue Lagoon or Fethiye
|  | | Detached Villa, Ovacik nr Fethiye
Luxury Modern Villa (sleeps 6) situated on the hillside of Ovacik, on a delightful private complex, set in landscaped gardens with pool.
|  | | Ovacik Residences
Ovacik Apartments with full facilities are situated in the foothills of the Babadag mountains - 10 mins from the famous beach and lagoon of Olu Deniz.
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