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and Apartment listings for Dalyan Turkey
Since 1986, Dalyan and it's delta has been a conservation area and wildlife
sanctuary. Because of this, the small town on the South West coast of
the Mediterranean has kept it's Turkish charm and appeal. Many people
return year after year, a few never leave.
Dalyan is set on the river. The town sits on the Dalyan river fed by
the local mountain streams that converge on the Koycegiz lake and opposite
the famous 3000 B.C. rock tombs and ancient city of Caunos.
Locals and tourists alike enjoy the natural mud baths and thermal springs
at the side of Koycegiz lake, then meander through the maze of reed
beds, the reed beds are 2.5 -3m high and as well as preventing odours,
erosion and pollution, are home to a variety of wildlife species including
stripe neck terrapins and turtles, fresh water fish and the spectacularly
coloured kingfishers, passing the ancient rock tombs carved into the
side of the mountain 3000 years ago. The river opens onto the beautiful
Iztuzu beach, a beautiful 5 km sandbank separating the crystal clear
shallow waters of the Mediterranean and which is home to the endangered
loggerhead sea turtle.
For more
information on the town of Dalyan take a look at our Resort Guide and
Photo Album
At the
boat end of Iztuzu beach you will find a few sun beds and shades, a
small bar offering light snacks and cold drinks and a local lady rolling
traditional pancakes. At the dolmus end, similar amenities are available
as well as the welcoming shelter of pine trees.
Building
proposals on this unspoilt stretch of beach were halted in 1985 when
David Belamy led a successful world wide campaign to prevent development
to enable protection of the Loggerhead sea turtles nesting sites. Walk
300m from either end of the beach and you will be completely alone.
This whole area is now deemed environmentally protected and a wildlife
sanctuary.
There are no high rise buildings in Dalyan, but simply villas, small
family run hotels and local housing that blend into the beautiful landscape
of mountains and cotton fields around it. The lush greenery and abundance
of fig, banana, pomegranate and citrus fruits trees that grow everywhere
are supplied by artesian water.
This truly is a beautiful place and was nominated by the Independent
Newspaper in July 2003 as one of the best unspoilt holiday destinations
in the world.
Things
to do
There are many sites to be seen and places to visit in or around Dalyan.
Some of these include
•
boat trips,
• sailing,
• fishing
• bird watching
• mud baths,
• turtle spotting,
• Turkish baths,
• white water rafting,
• snorkelling,
• diving,
• a beautiful deserted beach
• the ancient ruins of Kaunos.
• Markets
To name
but a few!!
Essential things to do,these Include.
• the mud baths above
• thermal springs at the edge of Koycegiz lake. The local Turkish
baths will also prepare your skin for the ultimate tan and should be
visited within the first few days of your holiday.
• The beach must be visited, either by river taxi boat or local
dolmus (bus service).
• The market held in the main square every Saturday is a great
place for those bargains and local fresh produce, but you will need
to get your bartering head on.
Culture.
•
The rock tombs are hard to miss and are best viewed from many of the
restaurants lining the river front when they are lit up in the evening.
• Take a rowing boat or taxi boat across to the ancient city of
Caunos (3000 B.C) and marvel at the amphitheatre and tombs. It is rare
to visit the birth place of a word . The main tomb carved into the cliff
face is that of King Mausolos from whom we get the word 'Mausoleum'.
Just be silent and feel the history!
For the More active
•
White water rafting on Dalaman river (grade4/5) ,
• horse riding,
• climbing
• canyoning in the nearby mountains,
• micro light aircraft flying,
• diving and sea fishing are all available from Dalyan.
• The 12 Islands tour can be arranged individually or by chartering
a traditional gullet, wooden sailing ship, with crew for the day. For
very little money, you will be sharing the clear, blue waters with the
worlds wealthy. Go on, be a millionaire for a day!
• Boat trips are an integral part of Dalyan life on the calm volcanic
waters of the river and lake.
• Try the moonlight boat trip in the lake where you will swim in
the warm lake waters and then eat a delicious meal prepared and cooked
for you on board.
• Take a boat out onto the sea through the reed beds and discover
the rugged coast line, deserted beaches and coves and barbecue lunch.
Remember to look out for turtles, dolphins, flying fish and take your
snorkel.
• Day trips or multi stay trips can be arranged to the famous 'rock
city' of Cappodocia, the salt flats of Pamukkale or the biblical area
of Ephesus. Gullet stays can also be arranged around the stunning coast
line where your captain and crew will cater for your every need.
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