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Snorkelling in the Blue Lagoon in Olu Deniz is fun and safe as the waters are calm and a great for children as a starting point, if lucky you can find yourself swimming with the resident Turtle! as Alan says it can sometimes get a bit murky but if you keep to the rocks its not too bad.

Pick up a small pebble and tap on the rocks and the fish being nosey (like me...lol) come to investigate and swim through your fingers, by gently moving some of the larger rocks it is not unusual to find Octopus (or is that Octopi??) or if th bottom is stoney they bury themself just below, they usually take just one disturbance but twice expect to get ink squirted!

when snorkelling if you raise your eye level with the surface you can see the many fish squid and pipe fish, just like Alan says.

The bays round and beyond Karagozler the other side of Fethiye are excellent, so different to the Lagoon, Flying fish! according to the time of year Swordfish have been spotted. The bays are rocky and the sea can be choppy at times but for the less competent swimmer to keep close to the shore or rocks is still relatively safe. all acording to how far out you want to swim or how deep you can go Sea Horses can be found, but not often usually when Scuba diving it is more likely. Karagozler Bays is fantastic!!

Blue Bays boat trips this maybe the easiest way to access the area past Karagozler, the sea is very clear, the trips to these bays is not yet as busy as the 12 island tours and makes and snorkling is a real pleasure

Kıdrak Bay, is the otherside of Olu Deniz just before Lykia World resort, a lovely stretch of beach, during the week is not too crowded, again it is rocky and due to the Belcekiz Bay the sea is not too choppy, try takeing a sealed bag of breadcrumbs, Chocolate Damsel fish go made for these and will play along with you.

There are so many bays along the coast, if the rocky area above the sea show signs of bygone ancient buildings you will be sure to find the remains of an underwater village that the sea has reclaimed. If you do not find sea life (un-likely) this is still interesting.

There is a wealth of sights to see under water, to truly appreciate it you must have a go and see for yourself. Snorkelling is not strenuous, just a gentle flick of the ankles is all that is required, it is like flying but on water!!

27th August 2005, 13:20	#5
lorraine Non Active Member	Re: Best places for snorkelling Snorkelling in the Blue Lagoon in Olu Deniz is fun and safe as the waters are calm and a great for children as a starting point, if lucky you can find yourself swimming with the resident Turtle! as Alan says it can sometimes get a bit murky but if you keep to the rocks its not too bad. Pick up a small pebble and tap on the rocks and the fish being nosey (like me...lol) come to investigate and swim through your fingers, by gently moving some of the larger rocks it is not unusual to find Octopus (or is that Octopi??) or if th bottom is stoney they bury themself just below, they usually take just one disturbance but twice expect to get ink squirted! when snorkelling if you raise your eye level with the surface you can see the many fish squid and pipe fish, just like Alan says. The bays round and beyond Karagozler the other side of Fethiye are excellent, so different to the Lagoon, Flying fish! according to the time of year Swordfish have been spotted. The bays are rocky and the sea can be choppy at times but for the less competent swimmer to keep close to the shore or rocks is still relatively safe. all acording to how far out you want to swim or how deep you can go Sea Horses can be found, but not often usually when Scuba diving it is more likely. Karagozler Bays is fantastic!! Blue Bays boat trips this maybe the easiest way to access the area past Karagozler, the sea is very clear, the trips to these bays is not yet as busy as the 12 island tours and makes and snorkling is a real pleasure Kıdrak Bay, is the otherside of Olu Deniz just before Lykia World resort, a lovely stretch of beach, during the week is not too crowded, again it is rocky and due to the Belcekiz Bay the sea is not too choppy, try takeing a sealed bag of breadcrumbs, Chocolate Damsel fish go made for these and will play along with you. There are so many bays along the coast, if the rocky area above the sea show signs of bygone ancient buildings you will be sure to find the remains of an underwater village that the sea has reclaimed. If you do not find sea life (un-likely) this is still interesting. There is a wealth of sights to see under water, to truly appreciate it you must have a go and see for yourself. Snorkelling is not strenuous, just a gentle flick of the ankles is all that is required, it is like flying but on water!!