Genc Beach

Oludeniz, a beautiful inland bay that stretches behind the cape is part of Turkey's famous Turquoise Coast with the backdrop of mountains makes it look like a 'picture postcard'. The inlet is closed to yachts and has the reputation as one of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean. The beach stretches some 10 kilometres and behind the beach lies the stunning and famous Blue Lagoon, Turkey 's most photographed beach. The Blue Lagoon of Oludeniz has calm, crystal clear waters that have an incredible turquoise colour making it ideal for a variety of water sports and a very safe place for children to swim. Part of the lagoon is now a protected area and is a national park.

Genc Beach is owned by The Nicholas Group and makes up part of this incredible piece of coastline along the blue lagoon. Exclusively for the guests of the Nicholas Group it provides a paradise haven as it less crowded than the main beach.

The beach is equipped with showers, sun beds, bar and restaurant and has a snack bar where refreshments can be bought throughout the day. Transport to and from the beach is free for all of our guests staying in any Nicholas hotel.

The Legend of Oludeniz

Oludeniz or 'dead sea' (its translation into English) takes its name from a Turkish legend. In medieval times, many Greek-bound Syrian and Egyptian ships used to pass by Oludeniz and take on board fresh water. One day the handsome son of an old sea captain met Belcekiz, a beautiful young girl, at the bay where he stopped to fetch water. The two fell in love and then would meet whenever the young man's ship passed by. One day the father and son were caught in a terrible storm at sea. The son, knowing the area well, suggested they take shelter in the calm, protected waters of the inlet at Oludeniz, but the old captain objected, believing that his son might be endangering the ship just to meet his beloved. Their disagreement turned into a violent quarrel, and, when the captain thought his ship was about to be dashed on the rocks he pushed his son into the sea with his oar. Finally, he saw the calm waters of the inlet in front of them but it was by then of course too late. Belcekiz, on hearing of her lover's death, threw herself into the sea and also drowned. The place where she died is called Belcekiz, and the inlet that became her lover's watery grave is called Oludeniz.