Ölüdeniz

A sheltered lagoon on the Aegean coast of southwestern Turkey where a narrow sand spit separates a glassy, protected inner bay from the open sea. The distinctive blue of the water, set against a backdrop of pine-forested mountains, has made it one of the most photographed coastal scenes in the country. Paragliders launching from the summit of Babadağ mountain above the lagoon add a distinct visual element to the bay's skyline.