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Hisarönü

Hisarönü sits high in the mountains above Ölüdeniz in a stunning setting surrounded by pine forests. It is a livelier resort with a wider choice of shops, bars and restaurants, which really comes into its own at night. The renowned beach of Ölüdeniz is only short dolmus ride away as is the intriguing ghost town of Kayaköy, deserted by the Greeks in the 1920’s which is well worth a visit.

It sounds weird to build a resort 3 miles from the beach but Hisarönü is an attractive, thoughtfully planned, fairly compact resort centred on a partially pedestrianised main shopping street packed with restaurants, bars and shops selling jewellery, clothing, footwear, water-sports gear, as well as local products such as sweets, spices, glassware and textiles. There's also a local market every Monday with everything from cooking ware, herbs and spices to a plethora of fake designer labels. More serious shoppers should head to Fethiye town, which has a larger covered market every Tuesday.

The success of Hisaronu is partly due to the cheap dolmus which takes you to Ölüdeniz which is the nearest beach to enjoy a variety of water sports. Alternatively you can stay by the pool and enjoy the clearer mountain air or enjoy horse riding; jeep safaris; many pleasant, scenic walks, including a 3-mile jaunt to the abandoned Greek city of Kaya; mountain hikes; mountain biking; canoeing; parasailing; or enjoy a Turkish bath and massage to ease those aching limbs. At Night-time Hisaronu offers plenty of lively bars to choose from; many, such as Rover's Return, cater for British tastes. Karaoke bars; a few discos. Many of the larger hotels offer evening entertainment during summer months, including traditional dancing, belly dancing and Turkish-themed nights. Hisaronu is good base for exploring the surrounding pine-clad mountains or the nearby archaeological sites. The lively nightlife attracts younger crowds. Generally a mix of European nationalities, but particularly popular with British holidaymakers.