Olu Deniz Holidays

Accommodation

3*+ Ocakkoy - 7 or 14 nights – Bed & Breakfast – Ocakkoy – Turkey

Location: Between Fethiye and Oludeniz

Fethiye

The harbour is the ideal place for a seafront promenade, bustling with fishing boats, gulets and international yachts, whilst the town exudes charm, with some excellent restaurants and a market where locals gather to sell their wares – the perfect place to hunt for bargains, hone your bartering skills and stock up on holiday souvenirs.

As dusk falls, the many cafes, lively bars and shops situated in the maze of narrow streets and alleys come to life, overlooked by the floodlit tomb of Amyntas, which dates back from 350 BC, a Doric temple façade carved in the rock face.

The Fethiye region has many interesting places to visit including the fascinating ‘ghost town’ of Kayaköy, long since abandoned, the stunning gorge of Saklikent, literally translated as ‘hidden city’ and of course, the famous beach and blue lagoon of Ölüdeniz, just the other side of the hill, which is easily reached by dolmus.

Fethiye is a good starting point from which to explore the surrounding coast by traditional gulet and has become very popular with those learning to scuba dive.

The nearest beach to Fethiye is Çalis Beach with its backdrop of dramatic mountains and stunning views across the wide blue bay to tiny islands and distant hills. It has grown into a delightful friendly resort with hotels, pensions, bars, restaurants and shops on the beach road, closed off to traffic during the summer months. Çalis is a 15 minute dolmus ride away along the coast or you can take a waterbus from the seafront.

Oludeniz

It is no wonder that Ölüdeniz is the most photographed place in Turkey. A picture postcard bay, clear turquoise seas with a tranquil lagoon, superb white sand and shingle beach, fringed by pine clad hills, all contributing to its natural beauty.

The perfect family resort for a laid-back beach holiday, Ölüdeniz is a popular resort with numerous lively bars, restaurants and shops alongside the seafront promenade but still retaining an individual charm. While away the pressure of life in this hazy sun-blessed resort while sunbathing, sipping on a long cool refreshing drink or enjoying one of the many watersports and activities available.

Away from its beautiful beaches, the countryside is a rambler’s paradise. As with most of Turkey you will soon stumble upon a site of historic importance or meet a friendly local who will willingly pass the time with you over a cup of Turkish coffee. It is well worth visiting the extraordinary sight of Kayaköy, a short dolmus ride away, the so-called ‘ghost village’, nestling amongst the mountains - it was once the thriving village of Karmylassos with some 3000 buildings but is now deserted and left in ruins.

High above the bay are the villages of Hisarönü and Ovaçik. Just 4kms from Ölüdeniz, Hisarönü offers a lively nightlife and a great variety of shops, cosy cafes and a wider choice of restaurants, whilst nearby Ovaçik is slightly quieter and surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, still with a choice of shops, bars and restaurants. There are frequent dolmus services available to both these villages and also to Fethiye, only 12kms from Ölüdeniz, an attractive harbour town with a colourful, bustling market to explore.

Thrill-seekers are sure to find one of the greatest possible adrenalin rushes. Experience the feeling of being on top of the world, take off from high in the Babadag Mountains at a height of 6,500 feet and glide down over the sea to the beach of Ölüdeniz. Without doubt the best way to appreciate Turkey’s most famous view! Or have a go at white-water rafting from high in the hills on the Dalaman River.

Approximate transfer time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Your holiday price includes: Return flights, local transfers, accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis staying in a hotel room and the services of a local representative.

Accommodation description

Designed to blend perfectly with nature, the village is set in enormous grounds on a hillside, giving you a real sense of space and tranquillity. It’s convenient location makes it the perfect choice for those wanting to explore the region.

Ölüdeniz Beach is just a 15 minute drive (a shuttle service is provided once a day, 5 days a week, max 14 passengers) or visit the busy market town of Fethiye, only 10 minutes by car. Keeping with the natural environment, you will find that local villages goats and cows are regular visitors!

With Ocakköy’s excellent facilities, you may not want to venture far. Enjoy any of the three swimming pools (2 for adults only), relax at one of the bars and enjoy a tasty meal at the restaurant or the freedom of self-catering.

This collection of beautiful stone cottages, apartments and hotel rooms has been converted from a village that had been abandoned around 1918. The name Ocakköy is a combination of Ocak (hearth/ fireplace) and Köy (village) so you will find at least one fireplace in each of the individually furnished cottages and apartments.

Rooms

8 Hotel rooms, 5 Apartments, 30 Cottages

The traditionally designed Apartments and Cottages have:

• Air conditioning in the bedrooms
• Small fully fitted kitchen
• Balcony or terrace
• En suite shower with WC.

Please note: All prices are based on the hotel rooms

Facilities

• 3 Swimming pools (2 for adults only)
• Children’s pool
• Jacuzzi
• Shuttle service to Ölüdeniz Beach once daily (max 14 passengers)
• Bar
• Pool Bar
• Restaurant
• Mini-market
• Children’s play area
• TV room
• Library
• Table tennis

In our opinion

’…Traditional style village accommodation conveniently located to explore the region...…..’

Useful Information

Currency: Turkish Lira.

Language: Turkish.

Electricity: 220 volts

Time Difference: 2 hours ahead.

Meals: A basic meal out with wine is approximately £10 per head.

Drinks: A beer is approximately £1.20 and a cup of coffee is approximately £1

Entry Visas: British passport holders are required to pay a visa charge on entry to Turkey. At the time of writing this is £10 per person including infants, payable in sterling cash. (Scottish notes are not accepted)

Pricing Information:

Prices based on: 2 adults sharing a Cottage

Single supplement: £17

Children: Child prices (aged 02-06) are only applicable with 2 full fare paying adults.

Infants: £50

Things to do in & around Ocakkoy

There are plenty of interesting sights in the vicinity and we organise a full programme of tours with English-speaking guides. For tour details and prices, please ask our representative in resort.

Kayaköy
The village of Kayaköy lies behind the hills and was deserted during a population exchange in 1923. The 3,000 deserted homes and churches have since fallen into disrepair and is now known as the ‘ghost town’. Reached by dolmus from Hisarönü, it is an excellent place to experience traditional village life and has some good restaurants, which cater mainly for locals and are very reasonably priced.

Scuba Diving
Fethiye is one of Turkey’s best-known diving centres and the ideal place to have a go if you haven’t tried it before. Under the watchful eye of your instructor you can take an underwater journey of exploration or there is a full programme of diving excursions for the more experienced diver.

Paragliding
Take off from high in the Babadag Mountains at a height of 6,500 feet and glide down over the sea to the beach of Ölüdeniz. You will fly with professional pilots in tandem. Without doubt, the best way to appreciate Turkey’s most famous view!

Tlos and Saklikent
Visit the ancient city of Tlos, with its theatre and health centre, similar to a modern day Turkish bath. There are stunning views from the spectacular castle set on the hilltop above. The stunning ‘hidden city’ of Saklikent is Europes second longest gorge at 17kms, part of which can be walked. It is about 3 metres wide between rocks as high as 300 metres, with cold waters, which gush from an underground spring into a river running through the gorge giving you the opportunity to cool off.

Ephesus & Pamukkale – 2 days
Two unforgettable days of history and natural beauty. Enjoy the beautiful and spectacular, unique natural wonder of Pamukkale ‘Cotton Castle’ and bathe in a hot thermal pool. After an overnight stay in a 3/4* hotel, visit Ephesus, the best-preserved classical site in the eastern Mediterranean.

Dalyan
Cruise along the reed-beds where the ‘African Queen’ is said to have been filmed, admiring the dramatic scenery as you cruise past the ancient rock tombs on the way to the beautiful, unspoilt Iztuzu beach, home to the rare loggerhead turtles. Wallow in the mud baths, a natural beauty treatment, said to knock years off your appearance!

Ticketing information

• You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.

Please note: For all credit card bookings a 2% charge will be incurred. For debit card bookings there is no charge.

• For bookings made within 14 days of departure there is a special delivery fee payable of £10.
• For bookings made within 7 days of departure there is a ticket on departure fee payable of £10 per person.