Ölüdeniz is one of the world's most popular bays.
Ölüdeniz, one of the world's most popular bays, is said to have received its name from a legend that tells of a young man who, unable to be with the girl he loved, threw himself into the sea and died there.
According to legend, on a stormy day, a father and son's ship was caught in a storm off the coast of Yediburunlar. The son knew the area because his beloved, Belcekız, lived there. The son told his father that if they approached the rocks, there was a cove where they could escape the storm, but the father didn't believe him, saying the ship would be destroyed if they went near the rocks and refused to go. A struggle ensued between father and son. Just as the ship was about to crash into the rocks, the father pushed his son into the sea and took control of the helm. Suddenly, the sea became as calm as a sheet, and the father took refuge in the cove his son had mentioned. The father saved his ship and cargo, but he was devastated by his son's death. He mourned for days, unable to accept his son's death, but he knew his son would never return. He cried and wept so much that his tears, like pearls, streamed from his eyes and fell into the sea. Belcekız heard of her beloved's death and, to be reunited with him, threw herself into the sea. According to legend, the cove where the man's son died was named Ölüdeniz (Dead Sea), and the beach where the girl threw herself into the water was named Belcekız.
This town, the subject of many legends, is called Fethiye. One of the thirteen districts of Muğla, Fethiye is one of the most populous. It is one of the most preferred districts for those who want to live a calm and peaceful life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Playing an important role in tourism, Fethiye holds a significant place in the history of Lycia, one of the Anatolian civilizations. The old name of Fethiye was "Meğri". This name, given during the time of the Byzantines, is known to be derived from the word "Makri" (distant land).
History
Fethiye was home to a large number of Greek citizens in the 19th century. During the exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey, this town was handed over to the Turks. The town was named "Fethiye" in honor of Fethi Bey, one of the first pilots of the Ottoman Empire.
Ölüdeniz hosts thousands of tourists every year. The 3 km long beach was chosen as the World's Most Beautiful Beach in 2006. With its azure sea, legendary sand, and constant breeze, paragliding has become a tradition. Particularly popular with foreign tourists, paragliding offers an unforgettable experience. This experience, which allows you to view Fethiye from a bird's-eye perspective, also enables video recording. We recommend you experience this unforgettable adventure.
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