Which beach is better for swimming in Ölüdeniz: the public beach or Blue Lagoon?

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TL;DR

Choose Ölüdeniz Halk Plajı for open sea and waves, or Blue Lagoon for shallow, calmer water. The lagoon has sand and gentle water but gets extremely crowded, while boat traffic can affect the atmosphere at the public beach.

What the community said

Ölüdeniz Halk Plajı is the resort’s large main public beach. It has white pebbles, open sea and waves, making it the better choice for travelers who want proper sea swimming rather than a shallow bay.

Ölüdeniz Halk Plajı

Blue Lagoon in Ölüdeniz is better for families and anyone seeking calm water: it has a sandy bottom and stays shallow. The drawback is the heavy concentration of beach clubs, tightly packed sunbeds and large crowds.

Blue Lagoon, Ölüdeniz

At Ölüdeniz’s main beach, excursion boats can bring traffic and fuel smells. For a more pleasant swim, arrive early or set up away from the areas where boats moor.

Ölüdeniz Halk Plajı