Oludeniz

dead sea

Ölüdeniz is a district of Fethiye district of Muğla province. Ölüdeniz, like its name, can be compared to a waveless lake. Even on very stormy and choppy days, only small waves form in the Dead Sea. Ölüdeniz Beach was chosen as the most beautiful beach in the world in 2006 with 82% of votes.

OLUDENIZ HISTORY

It tells the story of a father and son who make a living by fishing and selling them. The father and son go fishing around Ölüdeniz, and the storm, which is more than expected, makes them nervous. The storm intensifies and his son says that there is a bay ahead and they can take shelter there, but the father is a fisherman for years and insists that there is no bay there. The father angrily hits his son and his son is dragged into the sea. On the one hand, his son's pain and on the other hand, he becomes very uneasy with the fear of death. After the time has passed, he cannot bear this pain, and he kills himself on the spot with the regret that comes right after.

BELCEKIZ LEGEND

Belcekiz is another area close to Ölüdeniz. The water here is more wavy and intense, unlike Ölüdeniz. It may be invoking the legend of the fisherman and his son. Sailors used to dock in this bay both to rest and to get water. Once, the sailor and his son approached this cove to get water. The moment the sailor sets foot in the handsome bay, he sees a beautiful girl and gives his heart, the girl is also impressed by him, but he has to return. For years, they think from afar and love each other in their dreams. Every time the boat approaches the bay, the girl looks from afar and smiles to see it. Once, in a big storm, his son tells his father to approach the bay, but his father realizes the situation and thinks that his son wants to break up the ship and stay in the bay, and he hits his son hard and drags him into the sea, his son cannot stand it and dies, the father regrets it and kills himself. It is said that the name of Belcekiz comes from here.

This is how the legend spread, although of course its authenticity has not been proven.