Ozdere is on the South West coast of Turkey beside the beautiful Aegean Sea. Originally Ozdere was known as an 'original fishing village' unspoilt by mass tourism. Since about 10 years Ozdere has developed into a popular holiday destination. Ozdere is a quieter resort and still retains its unspoilt charm. It has a mild climate during the whole year which makes it perfect for a holiday any time of the year. The village of Ozdere is very suitable for families with children because there are miles of beautiful golden sandy beaches with shallow crystal clear waters which remains at knee depth up to 30 metres from the beach making it safe for young children and non-swimmers. Ozdere is also very suitable for couples and friends wishing for a peaceful, relaxed holiday. There is an excellent choice of shops, restaurants and bars in the town of Ozdere. The bars and restaurants offer a variety of food from family run restaurants to international cuisine and is perfect for a relaxing evening with friends and family. There are wonderful fish restaurants which overlook the bay, which can be reached within a 10 minute walk. Mandarin plantations and a coastline with forests and rough nature characterise this resort. Ozdere lies between the resorts of Cesme and Kusadasi. Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport is only a 30 min drive from Ozdere making is perfect for a quick transfer. Ozdere has everything you could possibly need for a wonderful relaxing holiday.
There is an excellent choice of shops, restaurants and bars in the town of Ozdere. The bars and restaurants offer a variety of food from family run restaurants to international cuisine and is perfect for a relaxing evening with friends and family. There are wonderful fish restaurants which overlook the bay, which can be reached within a 10 minute walk. Mandarin plantations and a coastline with forests and rough nature characterise this resort.
Ozdere lies between the resorts of Cesme and Kusadasi. Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport is only a 30 min drive from Ozdere making is perfect for a quick transfer. Ozdere has everything you could possibly need for a wonderful relaxing holiday.
There are plenty of amenities, ranging from two supermarkets, Tansas and SOK, doctor, pharmacy, post office, cash machines, car hire and a regular bus / dolmus service and Internet Café to name but a few. The large open air market on weekends is a must for all your fresh produce, herbs and spices and for the atmosphere! Everything can be reached within a short walk. The people of Ozdere are lovely, friendly, helpful people and will go out of their way to help you. You will find this wherever you are in Turkey.
This is what makes Turkey a wonderful destination for a perfect holiday to which we are sure you will come back year after year.
Where to visit?
In or near Ozdere you can walk, swim, snorkel and sail. You can rent scooters, cars and tour the surrounding area at your leisure.
The local bus service and dolmus run regularly and are a very cheap way of getting around the surrounding area for those not wishing to drive.
Local travel agencies in Ozdere can arrange places of interest and boat trips to Greece, and see dolphins swimming in the bay.
Adaland is Europe's largest water park which is just a 30 mins drive away. There are 25 acres of splashing run with more than 20 fantastic rides and attractions for all the family to enjoy.
There is also another water park called Aqua fantasy which you come to first which is also excellent and Turkey’s top ranked water park and club, with many themed rides.
Trips
Ephesus: (Efes) which is roman ruin is 20 minutes away (22 miles) which can be reached by car or bus.
Kusadasi: This is wonderful holiday resort which can be reached by local dolmus/bus and is only 20 mins away (25miles). It is a very cosmopolitan resort which has wonderful beaches, shops, bars, discos and restaurants. From hear you can take boat trips, and organised tours. The cruise liners stop hear on one of there many stops.
Cesme: meaning fountain, derives from the many sources of water found in the area which includes, Thermal Spa's and Golden Beaches. It is one of Turkey's most beautiful stretches, surrounded by clear blue seas, with landscapes of cultivated fields of aniseed, sesame and artichokes dotted with fig and gum trees.