Olu Deniz is a popular area in Turkey, situated in the South West of Turkey and made famous by its lagoon and distinctively shaped beach.  It’s popular with families due to the great beaches and clear waters in the area, plus all of the watersports and facilities available.  Lykia World OluDeniz is just 3km from this famous beach and lagoon, on it’s own stretch of beach.

Location:

Lykia World Olu Deniz

Lykia World Olu Deniz is located on its own beach 750m long consisting of sand and shingle.  It’s 3km from Olu Deniz itself and in a secluded area with beautiful views.  If you take a trip out at all then Fethiye and the Blue Lagoon are a short taxi ride away.  There’s a market in Fethiye on a Tuesday worth visting should you want to explore whilst there.

Type of hotel:
Lykia World is a self contained holiday resort offering high standards of accommodation.  It prides itself on having a relaxed welcoming atmosphere in which to stay and is ideal for holidaymakers who prefer a resort hotel with all the amenities it has to offer.  Great for both families and couples alike, the hotel is a popular chouice for many holidaymakers visiting Olu Deniz in Turkey.  The hotel is rated as a 4+ star hotel by many of the main operators to Turkey.

Accommodation:
There are two main areas of accommodation here 1) The Village – aimed at families and focused on making life easy for parents and their children, with 609 rooms to choose from.  2) The Residence - which caters for single holidaymakers and couples, with 265 large rooms.  These

Lykia World hotel resort Olu Deniz

can hold between 1 and 5 guests in each room.  This includes 23 deluxe suites with sea or pool view, jacuzzi and balcony for up to 3 guests.

Amenities/Facilities:
The hotel is worth visiting just for the sheer amount of things to do here.  There are 19 swimming pools in total, including one indoor, plus numerous sports facilities such as tennis courts, a rock climbing wall, spa, turkish bath, gym, yoga, watersports and many more. The restaurants include 3 main restaurants plus speciality restaurants such as Italian, Chinese and even Sushi.  There are 14 bars in total to choose from to while away the evenings depending on which mood you are in.  Children have a ‘children’s paradise’ area including numerous waterslides and cannons, kids club and many nore adventurous activities to keem them amused and for them to enjoy.  There is a supermarket/shop on site but also on a short walk outside of the resort you will find a supermarket if you need to buy anything.

Overall:
The Lykia World OluDeniz hotel complex boasts an imperssive list of facilities and everything you could want from a resort hotel on

Lykia World Resort Turkey

the beautiful Turkish coastline.  With the ability to book direct holidays with many tour operators and travel agents to this resort it proves very popular during the Summer season every year.  The staff are very friendly and helpful and do their best to accommodate every request.  The pools are great if a little cold if not visting during high season so bear this in mind when packing swimsuits.

Luxury independent operator, Prestige Holidays, has expanded its Turkey programme with the addition of seven hotels for 2010.

Nicky Shafe, Marketing Manager for Prestige Holidays said ‘We introduced Turkey this summer and after a slow start it sold very well. Holidaying outside the Eurozone is a growing trend and I am confident that Turkey will continue to boom next year.  We wanted to offer our clients greater choice in the destination, hence the expansion in our programme. Last year the emphasis was on small boutique accommodation but in 2010 we are offering larger and all inclusive properties as well. In the current economic climate clients are keener than ever to stick within their holiday budgets and all-inclusive options make that a lot easier. They are particularly popular with families. We have introduced all-inclusive options at Hilton Dalaman and Select Maris in Turkey’

Hilton Dalaman

The Hilton Dalaman is a very modern hotel with 410 rooms and suites. Facilities here include, seven outdoor pools, a huge spa and six restaurants. For families there are waterslides, a kid’s park, open-air disco and a children’s club for 4-12 year olds.

The select Maris resort has it all, spectacular views, magnificent coastline, forests, a beautiful spa, a good selection of modern accommodation and a choice of dining options. It also has a kid’s club, for 4-11 year olds, with a swimming pool.

Also new in Turkey are the Kempinski Hotel The Dome and the Mardan Palace near Antalya. The 157 room Kempinski property offers a wide variety of dining options, two golf courses, a large outdoor pool, spa, extensive health and fitness facilities and a children’s club. The luxurious Mardan Palace resort combines palatial architecture with excellent service. It has 546 rooms, seven places to eat, a large pool area, large spa and children’s club for kids up to 17 years old. The property even offers a swim reef featuring 2,500 fish.

Ece Saray Marina & Resort

In Fethiye, Prestige has added the Ece Saray Marina & Resort. This is a traditional hotel with just 48 rooms, a fantastic spa and pool. The Hamak and Macakizi Hotels in Bodrum have also been added for next summer.  The Hamak is a small boutique hotel offering swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean direct from platforms over the water, a great restaurant and a small gym and spa.

The Macakizi Hotel is on the north side of Bodrum close to one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World, The Tomb of King Maousollos of Caria. The hotel’s restaurant is in a stunning location and offers the perfect setting for a romantic dinner. The hotel also offers a spa, Hammam, pool and gym.

Side is a unique land full of fascinating contrast where ancient and modern exist side by side.

At the same time it is a paradise for sunshine, beaches, warm sea and leisurely lifestyle.

Leda Beach Hotel Side

The Leda Beach Hotel is situated in the most quiet part of Side, surrounded by the ancient ruins and the greens.

The Leda Beach Hotel is a family run hotel which offers a great beach holiday to families and couples. The hotel is centrally located with shops,restaurants and bars close by.

Guests are offered comfortable accommodation in twin rooms, either in the main building or in the garden bungalows. All rooms come with a private bathroom with shower, telephone,television, minibar and hairdryer. A double bed and individually adjustable air conditioning and heating are provided in all accommodation as standard. The rooms also feature balconies, most of which have sea views. The hotel has a restaurant, private-beach, childrens playground, attractive gardens, private parking area, internet café, boutique and market.

Leda Beach Hotel pool

My opinion
I visited Leda Beach for the first time in October and i will be visiting again in the very near future. The location is great, you can have your breakfast looking at the amphitheatre. The meals in the beach bar were excellent.