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Luxury Villa Rentals in Ölüdeniz
Villas with private pools in the pine hills above the Blue Lagoon, beneath the paragliders of Babadağ
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A still lagoon, a very tall mountain and a sky full of wings
Ölüdeniz means 'dead sea' in Turkish, after the lagoon's glassy calm, which is a rather gloomy name for so cheerful a place. A long curve of pebble and sand runs beneath pine-covered cliffs, the protected Blue Lagoon sits sheltered at its western end, and Babadağ rises almost two thousand metres straight up behind it. On most days in season, paragliders drift down from the summit and land on the beach.
Our Ölüdeniz collection runs to 44 villas, mostly family houses of three to six bedrooms with private pools, set in the villages and hillsides of Ovacık and Hisarönü and the quieter valleys between the beach and Fethiye.
Here is how the area fits together, what to do once the pool has worked its spell, and when to come.
Ölüdeniz at a glance
- Villas
- 44 in and around Ölüdeniz, sleeping up to 12 guests
- Guide prices
- Typically £800 to £1,400 a week, from around £700
- Best areas
- Ovacık and Hisarönü above the bay, the valleys towards Kayaköy, and Fethiye for town life
- Highlights
- The Blue Lagoon, paragliding from Babadağ, the Lycian Way and the abandoned village of Kayaköy
- Getting there
- Dalaman airport, around an hour or a little more by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Rent Villa Ersoy Turkey4 bedrooms
Villa Manny | 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Fethiye Oludeniz3 bedrooms
Villa Leanne Turkey3 bedrooms
Villa Tatil | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Ovacik Oludeniz4 bedroomsWhere to stay in Ölüdeniz
Ovacık for the quieter hillside and the start of the Lycian Way, Hisarönü for restaurants within a stroll, the valleys towards Kayaköy for peace, and Fethiye for its harbour and markets.
Belceğiz and the Blue Lagoon
The main beach, Belceğiz, sweeps along the bay with a promenade of cafés and restaurants behind it, and the paragliders come in to land at its western end. Beyond lies the Blue Lagoon itself, a protected stretch of shallow, sheltered water held behind a sandy spit, where small children can paddle in water as calm as a bath.
Come early in summer, when the lagoon is at its stillest and before the day-trippers arrive from Fethiye. From the hills above, the view down to the water is one most visitors photograph on their first evening, and again on their last.
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Pine hills and a village of ghosts
Most of our villas sit in the hills behind the bay, a short drive above the beach. Hisarönü is the livelier of the two main villages, with plenty of restaurants and bars, while Ovacık is quieter, with the road up Babadağ climbing out of it. Both are around ten minutes from the sand.
Over the next ridge lies Kayaköy, a hillside of hundreds of roofless stone houses left empty when its Greek inhabitants departed in the 1923 population exchange. It inspired Louis de Bernières' novel Birds Without Wings, and a late-afternoon wander among its chapels and lanes, followed by dinner in the valley below, is one of the best evenings in the area.
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Up the mountain, along the coast, out by boat
A cable car now climbs Babadağ, which makes the tandem paragliding flight down to the beach far easier to arrange than it once was, and the views from the top are worth the ride even if you would rather keep your feet on the ground.
The Lycian Way, a long-distance footpath of more than 500 kilometres along the ancient Lycian coast, begins at Ovacık, and its first stage descends gently to Kayaköy. By sea, boats from the beach run to Butterfly Valley, a steep-sided gorge reachable only by water or a hard scramble, and to Gemiler Island with its Byzantine ruins.
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Gözleme, grilled fish and a long, warm summer
Lunch here tends towards gözleme, thin folded flatbreads cooked on a griddle by women in village kitchens, while dinner means a spread of meze and fish grilled over charcoal. Fethiye's Tuesday market is the place to stock the villa with figs, olives, cheese and spices.
The season runs from May to October, and the sea is at its warmest in late summer. July and August are hot and busy, so June and September suit those who want warm water with fewer people. The Ölüdeniz Air Games, a paragliding festival, fills the sky each autumn. Our concierge can arrange boat days, paragliding flights, a private chef and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Ölüdeniz
Villa Ceyda Turkey4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £1,344 a week
Villa Ela | 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Fethiye Oludeniz3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £1,209 a week
Villa Findik Babadag Oludeniz: 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Mountain Views – Oludeniz3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £1,188 a week
Villa Siga | 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Oludeniz6 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £1,188 a week
Villa Mozaik Turkey5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £1,171 a week
Villa Feray | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Oludeniz4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £1,128 a week
Villa Esin | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Oludeniz4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £1,128 a week
Villa Dalaria | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Oludeniz4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £1,128 a weekWhy book your Ölüdeniz villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Ölüdeniz's villas are spread across hillsides, villages and quiet valleys, and we know which are a stroll from dinner, which have the view down to the lagoon, and which are best for complete quiet. With 44 properties in Ölüdeniz, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Transfers from Dalaman, boat trips to Butterfly Valley and Gemiler Island, tandem paragliding from Babadağ, a private chef, car hire and guided walks on the Lycian Way. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Ölüdeniz?
Hisarönü suits those who like restaurants within walking distance, while Ovacık is quieter and sits at the start of the Lycian Way. The valleys towards Kayaköy are the most peaceful, and all are a short drive from the beach.
When is the best time to visit Ölüdeniz?
May to October is the main season. June and September offer warm seas with fewer crowds, while July and August are the hottest and busiest months.
Is paragliding in Ölüdeniz suitable for beginners?
Yes. Tandem flights from Babadağ need no experience, as you fly harnessed to a licensed pilot, and they land on the beach. Flights depend on the wind, so it pays to keep a spare day free.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Ölüdeniz?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Ölüdeniz cost?
Across our 44 villas in Ölüdeniz, weekly rates typically range from £800 to £1,400, with the most affordable from around £700 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Ölüdeniz?
Dalaman is the nearest airport, around an hour or a little more by road, with seasonal direct flights from the UK. Fethiye is around 15 kilometres away. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there villas in Ölüdeniz for large groups?
Yes. Our Ölüdeniz collection includes properties with up to 6 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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