Ölüdeniz
Neighbourhood in Fethiye, Muğla, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ölüdeniz (literally "Dead Sea", due to its calm waters even during storms; official translation: Blue Lagoon) is a neighborhood of the municipality and district of Fethiye, Muğla Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 6,132 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4] It is a beach resort on the Turkish Riviera, at the conjunction point of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. It is located 14 km (9 mi) south of Fethiye, near Mount Babadağ.
Ölüdeniz | |
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Coordinates: 36°34′15″N 29°08′33″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Muğla |
District | Fethiye |
Population (2022) | 6,132 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 48300 |
Area code | 0252 |
It has a sandy bay at the mouth of Ölüdeniz, on a blue lagoon.[5] The beach itself is a pebble beach. The lagoon is a national nature reserve and construction is strictly prohibited.[6] The seawater of Ölüdeniz is famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine, while its beach is an official Blue Flag beach.[7]