Holidays in the shadow of Mount Babadag near Oludeniz in sunny Turkey

Rising from the glistening blue azure of the Mediterranean, Mount Babadag is an impressive 6,500ft mountain of ample proportion.

With steep wooded slopes of Cypress and Pines, Babadag or "Father Mountain" as it is referred to locally on Turkey's sunny south western Mediterranean coast, forms a beautiful and impressive backdrop to the string of holiday homes and hotels that dot the valley below in pretty Ovacik and Hisaronu.

It is from the summit of Mount Babadag, that countless tourists hurl themselves off the top in the organised tandem paragliding flights that spiral downwards to the impressive beach below at Olu Deniz.

The tandem paragliding flights land right on the beach at Olu Deniz which offers a superb sandy crescent shaped beach with pristine clear blue sea water.

The para gliders create an interesting spectacle for the beach lovers as a constant stream of flights land right on the seafront like a flock of large birds.

The resort of Olu Deniz offers a colourful seafront lined with bars, restaurants and shops and the main street which leads from the seafront offers many more.

The resort of Olu Deniz features mainly hotel accommodation with many fine hotels and resorts being based here.  Prices for accommodation in the beach resort itself are little more expensive than at hotels in nearby Ovacik and Hisaronu, many of which provide free daily shuttle bus transfers to the beach for their guests.

Taking advantage of a stunning location with a fabulous 50m swimming pool in a truly beautiful setting is Royal Park Artemisia Club Hotel.   Situated on a hillside in the pretty resort of Ovacik, Royal Park Artemisia Club Hotel offers stunning views of Mount Babadag and the Hisaronu valley looking down to the sea at Olu Deniz.

This beautiful hotel offers half board holidays which in the early and late season of May, June or September offer a peaceful and relaxing holiday environment.

Featuring a super pool with a poolside bar and dining terraces that make for near perfect views of the dramatic mountain scenery, especially at sunset.

The hotel provides "alfresco" dining with buffet meals and barbecue nights accompanied by evening entertainment with music, dancing and floor shows.

The hotel offers a range 2, 3 and 4 bed, bedrooms that are beautifully appointed and set in a cluster of out buildings. All bedrooms feature private shower and WC and there is a colour TV with satellite, mini bar, hair dryer, air conditioning and a terrace with mountain, pool or distant sea views.

If it is the freedom of a self catering villa or apartment that you are looking for then the nearby Artemisia Residence Villa and Apartment resorts are only 60m from the hotel and guests can use all the hotel facilities (except food and drink) free of charge.

For the perfect villa or apartment rental, Artemisia Holiday Rentals offering a stunning selection of great value rentals, www.artemisia-holidayrentals.co.uk or via your mobile for the dedicated mobile website.