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What you can see in... TURKEY Ölü Deniz (Dead Sea) By Hilal Ölüdeniz (literally Dead Sea, official translation name Blue Lagoon) is a small village in the southwestern Turkey, at the conjunction point of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Paragliding Ölüdeniz is also famous for its paragliding opportunities. It is regarded as one of the best places in the world to paraglide due to its unique panoramic views, and Mount Babadağ’s exceptional height. Ölüdeniz remains one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean. The beach itself is a pebble beach. The lagoon is a national nature reserve and construction is strictly prohibited. The seawater of Ölüdeniz is famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine, while its beach is an official Blue Flag beach, frequently rated among the top 5 beaches in the world by travelers and tourism journals alike.