Turquoise Coast
Fethiye & Oludeniz
Paragliding, Blue Lagoon & the gulet sailing capital
Oludeniz's Blue Lagoon is the photo every Turkey traveler knows — a perfect crescent of turquoise water hemmed in by pine cliffs. Above it, Babadag (1,960 m) is one of the world's top three paragliding peaks, with tandem flights running every 20 minutes in season. Nearby Fethiye is the launchpad for 4-day Blue Cruises along the Lycian coast.
Why come
Highlights of Fethiye & Oludeniz
- —Tandem paragliding from Babadag
- —Blue Lagoon swim & sunset
- —Butterfly Valley boat trip
- —Saklikent Gorge canyon walk
- —Lycian Way coastal hike
- —Gulet (wooden yacht) Blue Cruise
What to do
Things to experience
01. Paragliding from Babadag
A 30-45 minute tandem flight from 1,960 m down to the beach — no experience needed, ~120-150 EUR.
02. Blue Lagoon
A protected national park lagoon with calm turquoise water, paddleboards and a long pebble beach.
03. Butterfly Valley
A canyon-fringed beach reachable only by boat, with a small hippie commune and 100+ butterfly species.
04. Saklikent Gorge
An 18 km canyon you wade through icy waist-deep water — perfect on a hot day.
05. Lycian Way
A 760 km coastal trail — the section from Faralya to Kabak is the most scenic 1-2 day stretch.
06. Blue Cruise
A 4-day, 3-night gulet sailing trip from Fethiye to Olympos — swims, ruins and remote bays.
Good to know
FAQs
Is paragliding from Oludeniz safe?+
It is one of the most regulated paragliding sites in the world, with strict pilot certification. Choose an operator with English-speaking pilots and full insurance.
How much is a Blue Cruise?+
A standard 4-day Fethiye-Olympos cabin cruise is 350-500 EUR pp; private gulets start around 4,500 EUR.
Best time for the Blue Lagoon?+
Late May to mid-June and September — warm sea, fewer crowds. July-August is peak with full beaches.
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