History

Oludeniz

(or 'dead sea' or 'calm sea') takes its name from Turkish legend. In Medieval times, many Greek-bound Syrian and Egyptian ships used to pass by Oludeniz and take on board fresh water. According to legend, one of the handsome sons of an old captain and a gorgeous girl called Belcekiz fell in love as the son was on land to get drink water. However, the boy had to get the drinking water and return to his father's ship. Though the ship sailed away, Belcekiz watched for her lover to return. Each time the boy came to get water they saw each other and made love.

One day, a storm blew up. The son told his father that he knew of a cove to shelter that was as still as a pool. The old father thought the son's suggestion came from his desire to see his lover and that he didn't care whether the ship sank or not. As the waves grew higher and the ship was about to crash onto the rocks, the father hit his son with an oar and he fell into the sea. After a while, the father found himself in an extremely still cove. He understood that his son was right but it was too late. His son's dead body was found on the rocks. Belcekiz, seeing that her lover was dead, committed suicide by jumping onto the rocks.

From that day on the place she jumped from was named as Belcekiz and the place the boy died were named as Oludeniz (Dead Sea). Maybe the colours of the water that keep changing are fires of mourning, one for the boy and one for the girl.

Hisaronu

The culture of Turkey is a diverse one, derived from various elements of the Ottoman Empire, European, and the Islamic traditions, creating a unique tradition . Turkey might be the only country that contains every extreme description of east and west culture offering you a unique experience .
Be aware that from the cultural viewpoint, balkanization was the end of the Ottoman Empire. The nation was modernized primarily by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. As he transformed a religion-driven former Ottoman Empire into a modern nation-state with a very strong separation of state and religion, there was a corresponding increase in the methods of artistic expression Hisaronu, with its fantastic mountains which surround you wherever you decide to stay in the village will amaze you offering you an unforgettable scenery
Many changes have taken place in Hisaronu over the last 15 years, some for the better and some unecessary. What has not changed is its hospitality. People who work and live in this resort have always got time to chat, chuckle and help to make your stay a memorable one.

Fethiye

Was formerly known as Makri.
 Is a city and district of Muğla Province in the Aegean region of Turkey with about 68,000 inhabitants (2008). Modern day Fethiye is located on the ancient city of Telmessos, ruins of which can be seen in the city, e.g. Hellenistic theatre by the main quay.
It is one of Turkey's well-known tourist centres and is especially prized during the summer.
Fethiye or Telmessos as was known in the ancient times was an important harbour in the Lycian and Karyan border. Although there are no documented evidences, it is believed that this area dates back as far back as the Trojan War. According to Philosophical facts the city was born in the 6 century B.C. The origin of his name “Telmessos” is explained with a Lycian legend that says that in the early years of the Trojan War, the god Apollo fells in love with the timid daughter of the King of Finike, Agenor. To attract to the girls, Apollo disguises himself as a small a lovable dog, once the girl was attracted, the god revealed its real appearance and seduced her. As a result of that love was born Telmessos, and in his honour was founded the city of Telmessos.

©Sergey Emelyanov Sunrise at Hisaronu bay