At first glance, it feels like summer never left. The sun beats down from a cloudless sky, and the sea sparkles with a shade of blue you usually only see in postcards. It's late September, but the heat lingers, holding steady at 30°C, making this the ideal Mediterranean escape when much of Europe has already started cooling off.
Found along Turkey’s scenic southwest coast, this spot has a shimmering blue lagoon and one of the country’s most beautiful beaches. It’s also a surprisingly affordable destination for a slice of sun-soaked paradise in autumn. No wonder this coastal gem continues to draw visitors in search of warm waters, epic views, and a relaxed village feel.
Welcome to Ölüdeniz, the beach break you didn't know you needed. Once a hideaway for pirates and smugglers, Ölüdeniz – on Turkey’s southwest coast – no longer keeps its treasures hidden. Today, it’s one of the country’s most beloved holiday spots, famed for the Blue Lagoon – one of Turkey’s most photographed natural attractions.
It regularly tops polls of the world’s best beaches, and for good reason. The calm turquoise waters are dream-like, and the beach is still soaking up 30°C heat even as autumn settles in elsewhere. Hit the beach and lagoon Ölüdeniz’s Blue Lagoon is actually part of a protected national park officially known as the Ölüdeniz Tabiat Parki.
This area is a true gem, renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty, and visiting the lagoon means you’re step.