One Day in Oludeniz, Turkey | Tourist Heaven or Hell?

A day of exploring in Oludeniz on the south coast of Turkey. Is it the perfect tourist heaven or an overcrowded tourist hell? You decide.
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One Day in Oludeniz, Turkey | Tourist Heaven or Hell?

[@wifiThief]

you just cant go wrong with mediterranean. weather? scenery? architecture? history? hospitality? authenticity? coulture? diversity? AMAZING FOOD? the people? traditions? light and colours? nature? you name it...

[@stemid85]

I love how all the local people take over the comment section at each new country. Like a wave of Gabe passing through

[@designdoctor247]

Agree 😃

[@UranijaZeus]

Seeing the sea again is beautiful. The Mediterranean Sea is beautiful.

[@sametasl160]

it is aegan sea

[@ExploringHabit]

@@sametasl160 that's part of the Mediterranean sea

[@ExploringHabit]

@Aa Bb no i don't lol

[@ExploringHabit]

@Aa Bb the Aegean sea is part of the Mediterranean sea look on a map.

[@Iyo_007]

@Iyo-Sofia

[@dreammfyre]

Sometimes you just want some nice weather and sun.

[@designdoctor247]

And a 😎 cool refreshing swim 🏊‍♂️

[@gabrielbaruck9152]

And sometimes I just want snow and Christmas

[@alexlarsen6413]

So nice to see the Mediterranean again! Nothing like it! Just seeing it makes me feel better. 👍👍

[@Travelwithchris]

Turkey is so beautiful 😍 one of my favorite countries!

[@HeavyPace77]

Turkey and Greece are two beautiful countries, with fantastic potential for tourism. Greetings from Sveti Stefan, Montenegro :)

[@oguzb.7033]

As a Turk i visited Kotor, Budva, Sveti Stefan 5 years ago, Sveti Stefan is very beautiful, picturesque town, both old architecture and nature are so beautiful.

[@HeavyPace77]

@@oguzb.7033 Welcome back again my friend 🙏🌠

[@haraldwurst641]

Ay! I've been at this place in 1985. More or less as a kind of "pioneer tourist". It's impressive how it all developed there. Have a great time. And cheers with a chilled Efes-Pilsen :)

[@frankmazda]

Gabriel thanks your videos and showing every time where you stay, what you eat, what you buy and how much you spend! Being able to immerse in the culture/nature is great but also understanding how much someone would spend as tourist: that is the whole package, thank so much!

[@marafarnham595]

Thank you Gabriel for the wonderful intro!! 😊❤ can't wait to see more of Turkey! Stay safe and take care!

[@ThunderDome74]

Wow! What a gorgeous video, Gabriel. This all looked really incredible. Even the way you describe where you are, I can tell you're revamped and energetic about the place. Thanks!

[@Sr19769p]

Nice shirt. This vlog is the closest I'm gonna get to going on holiday this year!

[@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631]

It's good to see you in Turkey in a very beautiful clear sunny weather. Keep it going on Gabe👍

[@EHKodiak]

Wonderful vid Gabriel - for those of us stuck at home at the minute, this is a welcome relief to see!

[@kungfupondfishdog]

That would be me as I've had my 2 holidays stopped by the corrupt UK Government this year. It's only Gabriel's videos that are keeping me sane ...sort of :-D

[@secretariat-13]

Great content Gabriel, the Turkish moussaka (whatever it is) looked delicious, your videos are very crisp and clear, love how you describe the areas you visit, simple and to the point also how you tell us the price of the food, Turkey is truly beautiful, I hope you stay there longer

[@wifiThief]

it looks like turkish musakka en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moussaka

[@summerlili154]

Hello Gabriel , this is my first comment. I like very much your travels and place discovery. When i saw "One day in Oludeniz" it reminded me of beautiful memories I have from that place. It is completely changed !!! too many buildings, businesses and people. I was there in the late 80's and it was only nature and very few boats much smaller though all that area was wild and beautiful. Yes for tourism but when too much its no good. Enjoy your stay

[@ranaravs]

The parachute landing scene and commentary is hilarious.... disaster waiting to happen ;)

[@RJinspire]

Enjoy your lovely meals Gabriel, let me watch your ads to help your travels. Turkey is normal and no quarantine, I might go there to enjoy my travels.

[@winchester92stevebrook44]

I have been to Olu Deniz about a dozen times. It is a great holiday destination because the scenery, the weather, and the Mediterranean cuisine are unbeatable.

[@elizabethdamms1321]

Me too

[@Majikmind72]

I never knew Turkey was this beautiful! Ty for sharing this video. ❤️💯❤️

[@dwfmedia]

What a place, thanks for sharing... Have fun I'd love to try all that food you had and seeing the parragliders land must be pretty cool

[@ggrbyrk8650]

Nice to see you in turkey, I'm really looking forward to see more from Turkey. This area where you are now, is one of the most popular and most exciting place for human history and civilisation. I recommend to see the antic city's in this area. And also the beaches are famous. Wonderful place to be. And you already have been to butterfly valley? Would also recommend Marmaris, Olympus beach, and some waterfalls. Take a car, this would be really helpful. This region is phenomenal. Have fun!

[@harununal6323]

Even after 11 years, your appearance has not changed, still young maşAllah 😉

[@vetiverjohn8546]

Thanks Gabe, I needed that!

[@jelenazoric9300]

Omg!!! I spent my summer vacation here last August and it was amazing!!💙🌏🌏🎈🍉Blue Lagoon is one of the most beautiful beaches I experienced.. 🍒🍒🍒

[@AndreTraveler]

Great video. The beach looks amazing with mountains next to it.

[@maryrosed8475]

Oh I would love a bit of sunshine now! It looks like a lovely resort. Ideal just for a lazy chill holiday!

[@Kikifriedmann]

Very nice Video Gabriel! Beautiful place! It looks so much nicer, when there are not so many Tourist!

[@TheTwoTravelersInMexico]

Great video Gabriel. I have never been to Turkey but it looks interesting, especially the food.

[@angelosliotscos5861]

We. lived at Ulu Deniz in 1974 for 3 months on $1,000. It was completely deserted then save for a Turkish army garrison posted there. A delicious bottle of wine, a haircut and cigarettes were less than 50 cents. The biggest treat was going to Fethiye for pizza. I nearly drowned in the treacherous currents.

[@bhengdelavega6191]

It's so nice watching to see you Gab travelling in such a wonderful country of Turkey. While we're still in travel ban.. I Hope this Pandemic to end up soon. 🙏

[@Jamie_Does_Life]

Turkey is an interesting place. I've heard good things ahout Oludeniz. It's good seeing your old clips sometimes - keep it up

[@VictorSokovin]

The hiking track sounds interesting. Looking forward to it.

[@gregoryrust8626]

Really enjoyed this Gabe, was there 5 yrs ago. Turkey is wonderful, gotta go back...

[@phillipmillion5589]

Great video, really helpful as I’m going to Olüdeniz next summer, so really handy to see what the area is like and what to expect 😊 will keep my eyes out for paragliders for sure

[@2ChukBuk]

Such a gorgeous spot...love the mountainous backdrop.

[@yamirkaibarra5415]

I like the introduction music you use in the video and those tacos 🌮 looks great

[@ArcAudios77]

Enjoyed seeing Oludeniz, thanks Gabriel. Stay safe, best wishes.

[@pedrosalazar8602]

good to see you on a beach again, looks beautiful . be safe my friend

[@jennyoshea1958]

Ha ha ha Gabriel I can see you really enjoyed the thrill of dodging the Paragliders ☺️Looks like a beautiful spot. So nice to see the adriatic so sparkly blue. Have a wonderful time 🕊️👒🌻🎶

[@radbodascyltoscynewulflivius]

It's not the Adriatic. :D I think this is still part of the Aegean.

[@libbyjones552]

Hello Gabriel.. Absolutely beautiful.. The food looked very good and the price was more than reasonable.. This is definitely one for the bucket list. Thanks for a great video..Take care!🌹

[@pdxtoworld]

Hi Gabriel. Occasional watacher of your vids here. I’m an American who recently became a Turkish resident, along with My Iranian girlfriend. We were in Oludeniz last week. We live inAntalya, feel free to drop s a line if u want to meet up or need a place to stay with good internet. 🙏 Ben

[@aunqadri2955]

I will be visiting antalya on 28th October and going to oludeniz on 31st. Which bus should i take? and are there cheap rental cars which i can drop at oludeniz?

[@worldcitizeng6507]

@@aunqadri2955 no need to rent a car, the local mini buses are very cheap and runs frequently, just ask the locals

[@sandrainthesky1011]

OMG I want so much to fly there, what a fantastic place. Thanks so much for showing us. Post pandemic look out Oludeniz!

[@ea7111]

I would love to visit Turkey & Greece next year when we get this pandemic under control. 💙💙💙💙💙💙❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thewanderingweave6286]

I've been playing catch up with your latest videos Gabriel. Thank you so much - they are so uplifting in these hard times when it is easy to sink into depression. I'm guessing that some of the places like this are quite quiet at the moment (and maybe the better for that, although sadly not for the businesses there that rely on tourism). We need to support these industries on a global level. I'm off to Portugal soon for some adventures. It's crazy that you aren't allowed into the Shengen areas yet - you've not been in the US for months now! Keep traveling and making these amazing videos. I know how much work goes into them. I haven't tried the Osmo Action out under water yet... eek!

[@JereTravels]

So nice to see familiar places! I did a road trip here back in 2014 I think when I lived in Antalya. There are so many nice places on the coast there! Love Turkey!❤️🇹🇷

[@michaelahass2695]

Great video to see you on the Turkish Riviera after this 3 months travel through ex Yougoslavia .. You re soo lucky to still stay in the sun, explore nice beaches , good food...and so much more... Best greetings from Paris 👋👋

[@pasqualeabarno]

Ciao.. Gabriel.. Thanks for another wonderful video.. 🍀

[@nicolaskottis5245]

The Turkish lira has lost much of it's value that's why prices are cheap for tourists.

[@ericyuan9718]

Wow I just checked the FX history charts. Brutal depreciation for over a decade.

[@sodoff4451]

What is Lira??

[@nicolaskottis5245]

@@sodoff4451 The Turkish lira is the currency of Turkey

[@mariusenslin]

Completely agree with you there,as myself was in Turkey about 10 years ago,and was our Holiday slightly more ‘expensive' (Which was "still cheap as chips”) compare to the latest and current prices as being projected on here. Was and is one of my most favourite places in the world.

[@horseplop9]

That's true. The money is down 20% to 40% over a few short years..

[@bromz8]

I was there a few weeks ago also. Going up to the top of the mountain where the gliders jump from is Epic, 1700m and has a very nice restaurant.

[@foiabun1]

Living the dream! Travel for me, due to high rate of coronavirus, in my corner of Estonia is prohibited for now :( At least I can finally see some nice beaches and mountains!

[@wandering4peace884]

Hi Gabriel, if you get a chance, go to Olympos. It's like a hippy hangout. Really cool! Have fun!

[@mtnvr6545]

Is anyone else ever half-decided on where they want to travel to next and then a new Gabriel Traveler video comes out and the destination changes to: "THERE! I want to go THERE now!?"

[@jerusalem4492]

Lol at you dodging that parachute! Haha Looks like a great place

[@markc7099]

Nice one to start with Gabriel, thank you kind sir.🙏

[@gertjanvandermeij4265]

Oh YES .... Finally a room tour again ! Now some night footage and i'm happy ! XD

[@ExploringHabit]

Last time i was in Oludeniz was 1998 it's changed so much along the beach. I remember swimming out into the lagoon and seeing stolen cars dumped deep into it. Guess it's gone up market a bit. Fethiye is a really good harbor town to explore.

[@valeriehaskins7238]

I love Turkey ! Glad you are there!

[@mikeede49]

I was there in August, stayed at the top of the road where you had lunch,love the place and the people, they can't do enough for you. Watch out for the biting fish, sea bream apparently, they got me twice and drew blood each time.I got my revenge though I had one for my evening meal a couple of days later. A place I will definitely return to once everything gets back to normal.

[@theeuropeancyclepaths8206]

I was there many years ago and the same issue then with para-gliders . They defo need a designated landing strip. If you hop over to Cyprus give me a shout. We can give you a room 👍👍

[@akif684]

hello gabriel nice to see you in fethiye. you can hike lycian way thats a wonderful trail with rich history of ancient mediterrian civizilations and official original start terminus is in fethiye oludeniz,✌✌ you can see oludeniz above 750m its a wonderful trail. its 500 km and you can see 19 ancient citys if you like hiking in the nature its for you. so many people dont know this trail but its a wonderful trail in beatiful turquoise coast and its a top 15 to do thing in turkey , its perfect time for this time of year everyting is perfect for hike :-)

[@ggrbyrk8650]

This is exactly what I also wrote and recommend.

[@edwardspencer2505]

That mountain backdrop is something else!

[@jack-zz9hb]

Thanks for this....great video.

[@dec7691]

I was in Turkey on 2018.. olundeniz and paraglided enroute with GoSailTurkey.. 7 days on a Turkish gulet. Loved your video and your interest in the Lycian trails... you've sparked an idea for me to return.

[@chrisjstewart72]

Been to Oludeniz lots of time & it never lets you down..Loved it every time now I’m looking forward to taking my new family this year I find it hard to compare to other places I have been too it’s that good.

[@georgechilidis8446]

Hey Gabriel enjoy your new journey the food must be like in heaven

[@Tris2000]

Ohhh you must visit the abandoned Kaunos ruins. A lovely hike from Dalyan. Amazing. Google it. Just walk around the history, buy fresh pomegranate juice from the houses on the way. Amphitheatres, turtles, amazing!!!!!

[@Tris2000]

Like you I am a seasoned traveller and for me it is probably in my top 10 places off the tourist trail. Get to Dalyan, get a little rowing boat across the river for a few lira (very cheap), then an hour walk to an amazing archaeological wonderland.

[@user-hc2cd4cx5e]

Love Turkey good price compared to Europe and better quality customer service and quality healthy food beautiful beaches and mountains Turkey go it all peace of mind 👍👍

[@birhankarahasan]

10:29 "Nerde lan tekne!" 😁 "Where is the boat man!". Actually it's more slang but I couldn't translate exactly 😁

[@pressrepeat2000]

Beautiful setting. It didn’t seem overly touristing TBH. The amazing setting makes up for it, like swimming in the mountains!

[@stefan1924]

The Lycian Way is the newest entry on my bucket list. Damn that sounds good.

[@radbodascyltoscynewulflivius]

I've been intrigued by Ölüdeniz since I've seen a pic of it in a Turkish cooking book. These marvellous colours! It doesn't really come over in this report, but it was interesting anyway.

[@margaritasun7908]

3 vloggers i follow in Turkey now : Tread the globe , Drew Binsky , & you Gabriel. Nice!!!

[@mp7519]

Enjoy Beautiful Turkey 🌷

[@deanwinchester6654]

Place looks awesome. Hoping to go to Turkey next summer.

[@waitaminute2015]

Wow, what a beautiful place to vacation. Nice vibe.

[@sunnygirl8928]

Hi Gabriel! If you come to Greece you can go to the Ioannina,Parga,the river Acheron with big history, Necromancy, Preveza, Nicopolis

[@colibritravel5994]

Wishing you the best! Saludos desde Guadalajara!

[@CelineGPA]

Gabriel- great video. Thanks for sharing. Turkey now is one of very few countries that welcome Americans now! Thanks Turkey :)

[@seriousstuff50]

nice vid. the Lycien way, actualy starts just above Oludeniz outside the Hotel 'Montana pine resort’ in Hisoranu, although it does go via kayak.

[@MarianoDinca]

Interesting place ... great clip Greetings

[@yamirkaibarra5415]

Beautiful Gabi beaches are amazing 😉

[@htyrtyrtyfghyuouioui]

My favourite Place. I returned last month after having spent 3 weeks in where I call my own little paradise

[@marciveson5794]

Absolutely agree with you . Best holiday ever last year , cancelled this year due to Pandemic .Booked for whole of September next year ... fingers crossed!

[@clints3727]

Wonderful video👍🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏽

[@J-Me86-UK]

Amazing place. Gorgeous lagoon, shame About the main beach. very stoney. But resort is gorgeous and very friendly. A real retreat.

[@aguimars]

Cool, summer in october is great. Its more fun than Serbie and Macedonia. prices are a little bit salty

[@marktownsend9333]

Clearly roughing it again Gabe not that I’m jealous 😭😭enjoy mate 👍🍻😁

[@vladrogonja2012]

Gabe.... man i wish i could be with you in Turkey and out of this Europe hell right now. Enjoy it!!

[@shane_and_sue]

Been 13 times, love it.

[@qinutusarmus_imnotdeejay5342]

Great area man! 👍🙏

[@tamillaabduragimova1810]

Been there this summer, its so so beautiful. The sea is amazingly blue. But prices are more higher now.

[@markgwinnell7259]

also looks like the Buzz Beach Bar. Fantastic.

[@Kivas_Fajo]

So the mystery about where you travelled to is lifted. :-)

[@tman5634]

FANTASTIC VIDEO, thank you. I can't believe how much Oludeniz, the beach & lagoon area have changed since my last two weeks there, almost 20yrs ago in the height of summer (August) Then it was a much much quieter affair in every way & only one boat going out for day trips & to Butterfly Island, which is an absolute must. The sea there is the clearest I have ever seen, anywhere. I swimmed in the lagoon with giant turtles, atleast 0.5 of a metre in length. I loved everything about the area. I'd like to know what date this video was made as the weather is great & theres plenty of tourists about. Thanks for sharing. Now subscribed.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Wow, sounds like things have changed big-time in twenty years. This video was filmed just a few days before the upload date. The weather has changed lately and is getting cooler.

[@tman5634]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Hugely, only just recognisable. I was shocked at how much. Great place & I must go back asap.

[@azimuddin3173]

Love this places!!

[@voql5133]

Nice vid Gabriel, visit ghost town of Kayakoy if you in the area- you'll like it

[@EuropopTop]

Help Gabriel! Pls! More new videos of your travels! Need the armchair escape!

[@ruhelamin1952]

Those gliders randomly landing is so bizarre lol

[@garyrothwell1914]

My wife and I have been several times and met many nice folk from home. Yes its Britain by the sea. Try it for a lazy week or two.

[@cnkansn]

hello from Istanbul, I really wonder why nobody wears facemasks in Fethiye?