Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz is a sheltered lagoon on Türkiye's Turquoise Coast, where you can swim in calm water and paraglide off Babadağ above it.
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Ölüdeniz is a sheltered lagoon on the Turquoise Coast of southwestern Türkiye, in Muğla Province near Fethiye. The water is calm and clear, with a sandy beach on the lagoon side and the open Mediterranean on the other. Behind the village, Babadağ rises steeply, and tandem paragliding flights take off from its slopes. Day trips from the area include Kayaköy, an abandoned Greek village in the hills, and Butterfly Valley.
Come for a beach stay with a few active days of paragliding, hiking and boat trips along the coast. Summer is the main season for swimming, while spring and early autumn are milder for walking. Two or three nights covers the lagoon and a flight, and a longer stay leaves room for the coves. Dalaman Airport is the nearest major airport, about an hour away by road.
Ölüdeniz in five
- Ride the Babadağ cable car at the right hourThe 1200 m cable car runs 08:00 to 20:00 in October and 08:00 to 22:00 in July and August. The operator lists 950 TL return for ages 7 and up; the 1700 m stage runs June to October.Babadağ Teleferik
- Book paragliding with a licensed operatorTandem flights launch from Babadağ and depend on wind, so keep a spare day. Ask who holds the pilot licence and confirm your travel insurance covers paragliding before you pay.Travel insurance
- Check the nature park gate before the lagoonThe lagoon sits in a protected nature area that charges its own entry, separate from sunbeds and beach clubs. Check the current fee at the gate and ask whether chairs are included.
- Take a boat to Butterfly ValleyThe valley has no road, so boats run from the beach and a steep path drops from Faralya. Sea conditions can cancel sailings, so avoid making it your last day.Things to do in Ölüdeniz
- Visit Kayaköy in the morningThe abandoned Greek village above Hisarönü is on the Aegean MuseumPass. Go early for cooler walking, wear shoes with grip, and check the hours on the Ministry page.Fethiye and Kayaköy
Need to know
- Airport
- Dalaman (DLM), roughly an hour by transfer
- Getting there
- Transfer or bus to Fethiye, then dolmuş to Ölüdeniz
- Getting around
- Walk the beach strip; dolmuş and taxis to Hisarönü, Ovacık and Fethiye
- Best base
- Ölüdeniz village for the beach; Ovacık or Hisarönü for value
- Time needed
- 3–4 days with a flight, a boat day and Kayaköy
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Mild, wetJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 202 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low7°Mild, wetFebruaryPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°Cool seaMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 110 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool sea
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Spring flightsAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 61 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring flights
- MayClear8 rainy daysHigh26°Low16°Warm, greenMayClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Sea warmingJuneClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Sea warming
- JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh35°Low24°Hot, busyJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear3 rainy daysHigh34°Low24°Hot, busyAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberClear5 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear6 rainy daysHigh26°Low17°Warm, quieterOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quieter
- NovemberClear9 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°Mild, wetNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 93 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh16°Low9°Cool, wetDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 138 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
Average daily high and low in Ölüdeniz, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Ölüdeniz
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 20°
- Humidity
- 70%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 58%
Fethiye
11:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today18°16°58%Monday: Rain. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 58%.
- Tue19°15°88%Tuesday: Rain. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Wed18°14°68%Wednesday: Rain. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 68%.
- Thu19°13°0%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 19°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri18°13°0%Friday: Clear. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat18°11°3%Saturday: Clear. High 18°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun18°9°2%Sunday: Clear. High 18°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 2%.
Updated 11:33 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 49.94 TRY
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Kayaköyabout 20 min by dolmuş or carA ruined Ottoman-era Greek village on a hillside, in the Aegean MuseumPass list.
- Butterfly Valleyabout 30 min by boatA cliff-backed cove reached by boat from the beach or by a steep path from Faralya.
- Kalkan and Pataraabout 1.5 hours by carA long drive for Patara's sand beach and Xanthos; best as a full day.Read the guide
Before you go to Ölüdeniz
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Rules for Ölüdeniz, checked
- Babadağ cable car: 950 TL return for ages 7 and up; 1200 m stage 08:00 to 20:00 in October; the 1700 m stage runs June to October only.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Ölüdeniz FAQ
Is Ölüdeniz worth visiting?
Yes for the lagoon, paragliding and boat days, less so if you want a quiet, undeveloped beach in July and August. Go in May, June or September for the same scenery with fewer people.
How many days do you need in Ölüdeniz?
Three days cover a beach day, a flight or cable car, and one boat or Kayaköy trip. Four lets you spread them around wind and weather without rushing.
Is the Babadağ cable car worth it?
Yes on a clear day, for the view over the lagoon and for flights launching from the top. Skip the 1700 m stage on a windy day, because the operator can close the upper stages.
Should you stay in Ölüdeniz or Fethiye?
Ölüdeniz for beach days and flights, Fethiye for restaurants, boats and onward buses. Dolmuş link the two, so a split of a few nights each also works.
When is the best time to visit Ölüdeniz?
May, June, September and early October. The sea is warmest in August and September, but July and August are the hottest and busiest. Paragliding follows the wind and falls off in winter.