Hisaronu is a tranquil inland resort nestling in the cool, pine-clad mountains above the splendid beach of Olu Deniz; a regular dolmus (local bus) service covers the 4 kilometres between the two resorts. The resort of Fethiye is also close by. Hisaronu is a low-key resort where most people spend their time down at the lagoon, a conservation area with a 50p entry fee. You’ll find watersports, canoes and pedalos on the waterfront there and in Olu Deniz itself. In addition to offering a breath of fresh air – best enjoyed on a mountain bike or hiking trail – Hisaronu also has bustling streets lined with shops, bars, cafés, and some lively nightspots.

Hisaronu's shops are fine for everyday essentials. For a wider selection or a trip to the local market, pop to nearby Fethiye. Great buys include jewellery (gold and silver), glass, ceramics, handwoven rugs and traditional Turkish Delight, available in over two hundred different flavours.

There's a great selection of restaurants and bars to choose from in the evenings so don't forget your dancing shoes if you like a night out.

For things to do during the day, apart from the scenic splendour of Olu Deniz and Patara, there's Butterfly Valley, a limestone canyon that's home to several species of butterflies, the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy and the ancient Lycian rock tombs at Fethiye. Saklikent Gorge is also worth a visit. Ovacik is a small area leading into Hisaronu. Along the main road of Ovacik there are a few little local restaurants, and a few tiny shops. The local bus, the dolmus passes along the main road every 20 minutes and takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the centre of Hisaronu.

The fabulous beach and lagoon at Olu Deniz are a 4 kilometre dolmus ride away. Katrinci Beach is just to the south, and the long, sandy beach at Patara - recently voted the best beach in the world - is a further 35 kilometres to the south.

Hisaronu has a wonderful selection of restaurants, cafés and snack bars serving everything from fast food to fresh fish. If you've never sampled Turkish cuisine you'll find there's a wide range of dishes. Try karniyarik, a tasty Turkish moussaka, and for pudding kurabiye is a sweet biscuit dusted with sugar. The Turkish firewater is raki, which is like the Greek ouzo but it's supposed to be even stronger!