1. It's breathtakingly beautiful. You've just got to see it if you're in the area.
2. Ölü Deniz lagoon. What this area is famous for. Take a swim in the calm, clear waters or just sunbathe in stunning surroundings.
3. Private beaches. Visit the private beaches around the far side of the lagoon. Camping, caravans and beach chalets available if you like the outdoor life.
4. On-the-water activities. The lagoon has pedaloes and kayaks available - that's about as adventurous as I get.
Speed boats and those inflatable bananas (that just look terrifying to me) are available along Belcekiz Beach.
Daily boat trips taking in Butterfly Valley and Gemiler (St. Nicholas) Island.
Water taxi to Butterfly Valley (Kelebek Vadısı)
5. Underwater activities. Scuba diving can be arranged through the agencies in the main resort area.
6. Sky activities. We've heard it many times that Ölü Deniz looks better from above. Get a bit of height and you can see the landscape of the area and trace the shape of the beautiful coastline. There are a few ways to get some height in Ölü Deniz.
Parascending - Fly through the air with the aid of a parachute and a speedboat.
Microlight - There are various videos on the internet to look at if this is what you fancy doing. We spoke to a 70 odd year old woman a couple of years ago who'd done that and paragliding over a couple of days. She loved it.
Paragliding - Apart from the lagoon, paragliding is probably what most people think of when they hear the name Ölü Deniz. Loads of companies in the resort doing this activity.
7. Trekking. Obviously, only a suitable activity in the cooler months but for me, a much more sensible option for getting some height and seeing Ölü Deniz from above. I'm happy to leave adventure sports to those that enjoy them.
8. Wave jumping. The stunning azure waters around Belcekiz Beach can get a bit choppy around the shoreline. Enjoy the pummelling or swim out a mere 10 metres or so to get to calmer waters.
9. Indoor activities. Well sometimes, it does rain. If you're in Turkey during a rainy spell, Ölü Deniz has Kumsal Bowling Alley.
10. People watching. If all this sounds too much, take yourself off to one of the beach-front bars and watch everyone else taking part in the activities. We usually sit at Sea Horse - a good spot for watching the paragliders land.
11. Nightlife. We've only been to Ölü Deniz at night a few times and we usually head for a quiet restaurant. It's a lot more lively than I thought it would be so it's a case of take your pick. Quiet restaurants and bars, dancing, cocktails, barbecue nights at the private beaches...the list goes on.
The (air-conditioned) dolmuş leaves from Fethiye every few minutes and goes via Ovacık and Hisarönü. If you're planning a night out, check with the driver what time the last one leaves. At the moment - high season - the last dolmuş back to Fethiye is around 2am (1am from Fethiye to Ölü Deniz). Always check with the driver if you don't want to end up in a taxi.
7. Trekking. Obviously, only a suitable activity in the cooler months but for me, a much more sensible option for getting some height and seeing Ölü Deniz from above. I'm happy to leave adventure sports to those that enjoy them.
8. Wave jumping. The stunning azure waters around Belcekiz Beach can get a bit choppy around the shoreline. Enjoy the pummelling or swim out a mere 10 metres or so to get to calmer waters.
9. Indoor activities. Well sometimes, it does rain. If you're in Turkey during a rainy spell, Ölü Deniz has Kumsal Bowling Alley.
10. People watching. If all this sounds too much, take yourself off to one of the beach-front bars and watch everyone else taking part in the activities. We usually sit at Sea Horse - a good spot for watching the paragliders land.
11. Nightlife. We've only been to Ölü Deniz at night a few times and we usually head for a quiet restaurant. It's a lot more lively than I thought it would be so it's a case of take your pick. Quiet restaurants and bars, dancing, cocktails, barbecue nights at the private beaches...the list goes on.
The (air-conditioned) dolmuş leaves from Fethiye every few minutes and goes via Ovacık and Hisarönü. If you're planning a night out, check with the driver what time the last one leaves. At the moment - high season - the last dolmuş back to Fethiye is around 2am (1am from Fethiye to Ölü Deniz). Always check with the driver if you don't want to end up in a taxi.
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