Belcekız BeachTurkey Beach Guide
White sand, turquoise water, paragliders landing at your feet
About
Belcekız Plajı stretches along the Fethiye-Ölüdeniz coast of the Turkish Mediterranean, where white sand meets water so turquoise it looks artificially lit. The beach sits right beside the famous lagoon at Ölüdeniz, giving it a dual personality — open sea on one side, glassy lagoon calm on the other. It's a lively spot, with beach clubs lining the shore and the sky above regularly dotted with paragliders descending from Babadağ. Access is free, and the village of Ölüdeniz is right on your doorstep. Come for the colour; stay for the spectacle.
How to get there
Belcekız Plajı is free to enter — no ticket, no gate. The nearest major gateway is Dalaman International Airport (DLM), roughly 35 km away. The beach sits within Ölüdeniz village itself, so accommodation and restaurants are steps from the sand. Note that parking is not available at the beach, so plan your arrival on foot, by transfer, or via local transport rather than a private car.
Who it's for
For couples
The combination of turquoise water, free beach access, and the shared spectacle of paragliders in the sky makes Belcekız a genuinely romantic backdrop — especially with a string of restaurants nearby for the evening.
For families
Free access and a string of restaurants within 0.3 km mean families can set up for a full day without logistical stress — just note that parking is not available, so plan your arrival without a car.
Our take
Belcekız Plajı is one of those places where the postcard is real — white sand, turquoise water, and paragliders dropping out of a clear sky onto the beach in front of you. It's lively, it's free, and it's right next to one of Turkey's most photographed lagoons. That popularity comes with trade-offs: this is not a quiet escape, and parking is not available, so arriving without a plan is a bad idea. Get here early, grab a spot near the water, and book a paragliding slot from Babadağ if you want to see the beach from 1,700 metres up. The best months are June through September.
What to do
The single biggest draw here is paragliding from Babadağ, around 4 km away — watching pilots spiral down and land directly on the beach is a spectacle unlike most Mediterranean shores, and you can join them. The adjacent Blue Lagoon, about 1.8 km along the coast, is worth the short trip for its sheltered, glassy water. Between those two anchors, the beach clubs along Belcekız keep the day moving with sun loungers, music, and cold drinks.
Stand at the waterline and shoot back toward the mountain to catch a paraglider descending against the white sand and turquoise water — it's the defining image of this beach.
The boundary where Belcekız meets the lagoon also produces mirror-flat reflections in calm morning light, worth the early alarm.
Where to eat
Kumsal Pide is the closest option at just 0.1 km — ideal for a quick, filling bite. A little further along, Tonoz's Beach Garden serves regional Turkish, kebab, and international dishes at 0.2 km, while Bam-Boo Ölüdeniz brings a steakhouse menu to the mix at 0.3 km. You won't go hungry here.
Where to stay
Oba Motel, Durak Hotel Ölüdeniz, and Kassandra boutique hotel are all within 0.4 km of the beach — close enough to walk back for a midday break. If you want a name that leans into the setting, Ata Lagoon and Blue Lagoon hotels are slightly further out at 0.6 and 0.7 km respectively.
Photography
The best shot on Belcekız is a wide-angle looking back from the waterline at golden hour — white sand, turquoise water, and paragliders arcing down from the mountain behind. Early morning gives you the cleanest light and the fewest people in frame; by mid-morning the beach clubs are open and the sky fills with colour.
Good to know
Arrive early in the day — this is a lively beach and it fills up fast once the sun is high. The beach doubles as a paraglider landing zone, so keep an eye on the sky and stay clear of the designated landing areas on the sand. It is not a naturist beach. For remote work between swims, the laptop-friendly café Lofty is just 0.1 km away — handy for a quick connection before you switch back to beach mode.
Map
Nearby places
Kumsal Pide
Tiki
Tonoz's Beach Garden
Takil
Bam-Boo Ölüdeniz
Oba Motel
Durak Hotel Ölüdeniz
Kassandra boutique hotel
Ata lagoon
Blue Lagoon
Frequently asked
The information on this page is provided for guidance only and may evolve. Access conditions, safety and infrastructure can change without notice. Always check official sources before traveling.
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