Soap Lady & More

Celebrating 20 years of handcrafted natural soaps from Ölüdeniz. Stay in our luxury glamping tents overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

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Burcu, The Soap Lady

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE SOAP

Who Is Burcu,
The Soap Lady?

For more than twenty years, Burcu has been known in Ölüdeniz simply as The Soap Lady, a name given to her by the people who kept coming back. What began at a small artisan market stall, built alongside her mother Ayse, has grown into a beloved Mediterranean brand rooted in trust, quality, and genuine human connection.

Burcu does not simply sell soap. She listens, observes, and helps each person find what their skin truly needs. Customers often say they do not feel like customers at all, but like guests. Her warmth, honesty, and deep experience have made her one of the most cherished faces in the Fethiye community.

That same spirit of care extends beyond the shop. Through her beautiful stays overlooking the Mediterranean, Stone House, Lion Suite, and Daisy Suite, Burcu brings her natural gift for hospitality into every corner. Soap Lady is more than a brand. It is a story of elegance, resilience, and the belief that true luxury is found in simplicity and the way people feel when they are welcomed like family.

Read more about her journey, or come and find her on Instagram where she shares the everyday magic of life in Ölüdeniz.

REAL GUEST LOVE

What our community says

From handcrafted soaps to peaceful stays in Faralya, guests return for Burcu’s warmth, care, and unforgettable attention to detail.

★★★★★ Soap Shop

“The soap lady knows everything about all the different soaps and can recommend which ones to buy. Very affordable and they all smell great as well.”

LS

Lesley

Google Review

★★★★★ Airbnb Stay

“We had a wonderful stay. The host was very welcoming and helpful. The house was spotlessly clean, tidy, and peaceful. Everything exactly met our expectations.”

B

Basil

Airbnb Guest

★★★★★ Airbnb Stay

“Ms. Burcu was very friendly and welcomed us beautifully. The place was extremely peaceful and quiet, and the view was amazing. We had a wonderful holiday.”

H

Hazal

Airbnb Guest

★★★★★ Soap Shop

“If you are holidaying in Ölüdeniz, book extra weight baggage for your return and visit Soap Lady. Serious good value for gifts home and later presents.”

GG

Google Guest

Soap Shop Visitor

★★★★★ Soap Shop

“They help you select exactly what you need. The soaps are all so good, and we’ll definitely be back next year.”

SC

Soap Customer

Google Review

★★★★★ Airbnb Stay

“The view from the Lion Suite is amazing, the sunset is very enjoyable, and Ms. Burcu is a very kind host who helped us with every question.”

Z

Zeynep

Airbnb Guest

★★★★★ Soap Shop

“Fantastic soap selection. The shop smells beautiful, and there are so many handmade soaps to choose from.”

JL

Jens

Google Review

★★★★★ Airbnb Stay

“The suite is exactly as it appears in the pictures, even better. A peaceful choice if you want a few quiet days surrounded by nature.”

AG

Airbnb Guest

Lion Suite Stay

★★★★★ Soap Shop

“A beautiful little shop with handmade soaps, natural oils, and thoughtful recommendations. The perfect place to find something special.”

SL

Soap Lady Visitor

Ölüdeniz

★★★★★ Airbnb Stay

“Everything was clean, peaceful, and welcoming. Burcu made us feel looked after from the moment we arrived.”

SG

Stay Guest

Airbnb Review

★★★★★ Soap Shop

“The soap lady knows everything about all the different soaps and can recommend which ones to buy. Very affordable and they all smell great as well.”

LS

Lesley

Google Review

★★★★★ Airbnb Stay

“We had a wonderful stay. The host was very welcoming and helpful. The house was spotlessly clean, tidy, and peaceful. Everything exactly met our expectations.”

B

Basil

Airbnb Guest

★★★★★ Airbnb Stay

“Ms. Burcu was very friendly and welcomed us beautifully. The place was extremely peaceful and quiet, and the view was amazing. We had a wonderful holiday.”

H

Hazal

Airbnb Guest

★★★★★ Soap Shop

“If you are holidaying in Ölüdeniz, book extra weight baggage for your return and visit Soap Lady. Serious good value for gifts home and later presents.”

GG

Google Guest

Soap Shop Visitor

★★★★★ Soap Shop

“They help you select exactly what you need. The soaps are all so good, and we’ll definitely be back next year.”

SC

Soap Customer

Google Review

★★★★★ Airbnb Stay

“The view from the Lion Suite is amazing, the sunset is very enjoyable, and Ms. Burcu is a very kind host who helped us with every question.”

Z

Zeynep

Airbnb Guest

★★★★★ Soap Shop

“Fantastic soap selection. The shop smells beautiful, and there are so many handmade soaps to choose from.”

JL

Jens

Google Review

★★★★★ Airbnb Stay

“The suite is exactly as it appears in the pictures, even better. A peaceful choice if you want a few quiet days surrounded by nature.”

AG

Airbnb Guest

Lion Suite Stay

★★★★★ Soap Shop

“A beautiful little shop with handmade soaps, natural oils, and thoughtful recommendations. The perfect place to find something special.”

SL

Soap Lady Visitor

Ölüdeniz

★★★★★ Airbnb Stay

“Everything was clean, peaceful, and welcoming. Burcu made us feel looked after from the moment we arrived.”

SG

Stay Guest

Airbnb Review

FARALYA, TURKEY

Sleep Under
Mediterranean Stars

Somewhere between the mountains and the sea, time moves differently. Evenings feel longer. Stars feel closer. And mornings begin with nothing but birdsong and sunshine.

Discover Our Stays

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Everything You Want to Know

If you cannot find what you are looking for, come and find Burcu on Instagram or drop her an email. She is always happy to help.

Every bar begins with cold-pressed olive oil, the foundation of Turkish hammam bathing for centuries. But what truly makes Soap Lady different is not the ingredients alone. It is the twenty years of experience behind each recommendation. Burcu does not simply place products on a shelf. She listens, observes, and helps each person find what their skin truly needs. The soaps are handcrafted in Ölüdeniz using natural Mediterranean ingredients, with no shortcuts and no compromise. When you buy from Soap Lady, you are not buying a product. You are buying twenty years of genuine care.

Burcu always starts by asking three things: how does your skin feel after washing, what concerns you most, and what does your skin tend to do in warm weather. From there, the right soap usually becomes clear. If you are not sure where to begin, our soap quiz is the easiest place to start. Answer a few simple questions and we will match you with your top three bars based on your skin type, concerns, and routine. It is the closest thing to walking into the shop and asking Burcu in person.

Take the Soap Quiz

Many of our most loved soaps are specifically suited to sensitive, reactive, or easily upset skin. Chamomile, Lavender, Aloe Vera, Donkey Milk, and Goat Milk are all gentle enough for daily use and kind to skin that does not always respond well to conventional products. All Soap Lady bars are made without harsh synthetic detergents and are built on a natural olive oil base, which cleanses without stripping. If your skin is particularly reactive, our quiz can help you find the gentlest starting point.

Take the Soap Quiz

Yes. Every order is shipped directly from Turkey, which is part of what makes these soaps special. They travel from the same place they are made, wrapped with the same care Burcu puts into everything. Please note that each parcel can hold up to 17 bars of soap due to international weight limits. If your order exceeds 17 bars, it will be split across two parcels and shipping will be charged accordingly. We will always let you know before your order is dispatched.

View our full shipping policy

Orders are shipped from Ölüdeniz, Turkey and typically arrive within 7 to 14 working days for UK customers, and 10 to 21 working days for the rest of Europe and international destinations. During peak summer months, please allow a little extra time. You will receive a shipping confirmation email as soon as your order is on its way, with tracking information where available.

View our full shipping policy

Soap Lady soaps are one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give, because they feel personal without requiring you to know everything about someone. A beautifully scented bar from the Turkish Mediterranean carries a story, a place, and a feeling that most gifts simply cannot. Popular gift choices include Lavender, Donkey Milk, Rose, Jasmine, and our classic Olive Oil soaps. If you would like help choosing the right bar for someone specific, our soap quiz works just as well for gifting as it does for yourself.

Take the Soap Quiz

If you are new to Soap Lady and not sure where to begin, Burcu almost always suggests starting with one of three bars: Olive Oil for something timeless and universal, Lavender if you want something aromatic and calming, or Chamomile if your skin leans sensitive. These three represent the heart of what Soap Lady does best. Clean, natural, Mediterranean, and genuinely effective. Still not sure? Take our quick soap quiz and let Burcu point you in the right direction.

Take the Soap Quiz

Soap Lady is more than a soap shop. Burcu also welcomes guests into three beautiful stays nestled in the hills of Faralya, overlooking the Mediterranean. Stone House, Lion Suite, and Daisy Suite each offer something a little different, but all share the same spirit of warmth, natural beauty, and genuine hospitality that Burcu brings to everything she does. If you have ever wanted to experience Ölüdeniz and Faralya in person, these stays are where to begin.

Discover Our Stays

Burcu loves hearing from customers, whether you have a question about a soap, need help choosing, or simply want to say hello. The best ways to reach her are by email or on Instagram, where she shares the everyday magic of life in Ölüdeniz and is always happy to chat.

Email: info@soapladyoludeniz.com

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