Olu Deniz :
Olu Deniz, amongst one of the world most beautiful beaches, is only 18 km away and takes its name from its stunning blue lagoon. It has a beautiful sandy beach and calm crystal waters making it ideal for children to swim in. The beach at Oludeniz offers a huge variety of watersports. The beach itself stretches for several miles, but the most popular section is the lagoon with its stunning backdrop of mountains and pine forest. This area has been designated a National park and there is a small entrance charge, but it is well worth paying - there are shaded areas suitable for picnicking and showers. You can watch the paragliders descend from Mount Babadog and bathe in the tropical waters against the backdrop of the Taurus Mountains.
Saklikent Gorge:
High in the mountains above Fethiye, rushing torrents of icy cold water have cut a narrow gorge through the mountains over thousands of years creating Saklikent Gorge. A natural wonder, the resulting Canyon is 300 metres deep and 18 kilometres long and is a breathtaking sight. Saklikent in Turkish means 'Hidden City' .A cool refuge in long hot summer days, it provides a favourite picnic spot where rustic restaurants overhanging the river, serve delicious fresh trout and other local delicacies. During winter, the gorge is a popular resort for winter sports. In March and April, you can ski in the morning and swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoon!
12 Islands Boat Trip:
The only way to enjoy the Twelve Islands (Oniki Adalari) is to cruise in a Turkish gullet or take a daily boat trip. Gullet cruises provide access to tourist free secluded bays where you can snorkel, swim, climb the cliffs or just relax. The trip includes visiting Afrodit Koyu (Cleopatra's Bath) an ancient ruined bath where Cleopatra supposedly bathed when she was travelling en route from Egypt to Rome. It is said that swimming here will give you true beauty! You will also visit Merdivenli (Step Ladder Bay) which has an ancient cave cut into the side of the rock. Another island, Tersane Adasi (Shipyard Island) has ruins of an ancient shipyard. And one island which will get the children very excited is St Nicholas Island, after the famous man who wears a red suit. The island is full of 4th century ruins from the days when Saint Nicholas used to worship here. However it is up to parents to explain to puzzled kids how he travelled from here to Lapland!
Other Activities:
Jeep Safari, Aqua Park, Island Boat Trips, Sunday Market, Turkish Baths.
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