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At Kabak, where Turkey’s hippy vibe lives on, this verdant valley’s original forest camp remains the stand-out place to stay. Turan’s timber cabins are simple but lovingly decorated and rigorously maintained, with en-suites, mosquito nets and fresh flowers.
The main camp building offers outstanding home-grown food on Crusoe-style decks and lounging platforms, shaded by a huge rubber tree and a vine trellis. There’s yoga, massage and a spring-fed pool, wonderful woodland walks, and the beach is a five-minute walk away, along shaded paths. An idyllic back-to-nature retreat.
It’s also located on the Lycian Way – a good place to stop after a walk from Oludeniz.
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Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first
Fethiye, Mediterranean Region, Turkey[8.9 miles]
Among the world’s top tandem paragliding experiences with stupendous coastal views, take off from the peak of Babadag Mountain to land half an hour later on Olu Deniz’s famed beach.
Best for ages: 13+ | £90 | 30 mins
Fethiye, Mediterranean Region, Turkey[9.4 miles]
The beach that launched a thousand brochure covers, Oludeniz combines a gorgeous swathe of sandy beach with a tranquil lagoon, backed by tamarisk trees and mountains.
Best for ages: Any | Free
Mediterranean Region, Turkey[11.8 miles]
An epic 540km hiking trail through magnificently rugged coastlands from Fethiye to Antalya, that immerses visitors in Turkey’s history, nature and culture.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free | 1-30 days
Fethiye, Mediterranean Region, Turkey[17.8 miles]
Fun- and sun-filled boat tours to discover the beautiful scenery of Fethiye Bay, with the chance to swim and snorkel off unspoilt islands and tranquil coves.
Best for ages: 8+ | £20 | 6-9 hours
Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first
Kabak, Mediterranean Region, Turkey[0.3 miles]
A former hippie hangout, now a mindfulness and yoga mecca, Kabak occupies a lovely beach at the end of the road east of Oludeniz. Campsites and simple bungalows close to the Lycian Way.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Fethiye, Mediterranean Region, Turkey[3.7 miles]
One of the most beautiful coves on the Lycian coast, Butterfly Valley is either accessible by boat from Oludeniz, or by an extremely vertiginous walk down from Faralya. It’s not advised to try this hike without a guide and the right equipment.
Best for ages: Any | Free
Kayakoy, Mediterranean Region, Turkey[13.4 miles]
A compellingly haunting ‘ghost town’, hidden in the mountains behind Oludeniz, providing moving insights into little-known aspects of modern Turkish history.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Kayakoy, Mediterranean Region, Turkey[15.3 miles]
Afkule, which translates as ‘Tower of Forgiveness’, is an abandoned monastery in a remote and beautiful cliffside location, near Kayakoy. It’s a 20-minute walk through pine trees from the end of the dirt track – worth it to see the former monks’ cells, a cistern and lovely views over the sea.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free | 20 mins
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