The coarse sand stretches for 2.5 miles, bordered by a pedestrianized road with fairly characterless hotels, cafes and restaurants along the water front. 4 miles from Fethiye. 1 hrs 10 mins from Dalaman Airport. If Olu Deniz is too commercial for you, try a secluded beach in Gemile Bay. It has fine sand and clear water that make it an excellent swimming beach, but it remains uncrowded and peaceful.
Camping is possible.
Other excursions from Dalyan village are mud bathing in the local hot sulphur springs or swimming in nearby Lake Koycegiz. 30 mins from Dalaman Airport. Turkey, Patara Rated as the best beach in the world by The Sunday Times. Camping is not prohibited. The area is inexpensive and there's a good selection of low-key accommodation in a nearby town, with beach commuter transport.