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Dalyan
is a popular resort
located on the 80 kilometers
southeast of
Marmaris. Dalyan
can be considered as a wonder of
nature where the sea and the
lake come together. The region
is famous with the golden beach
of Iztuzu, the sea turtles
(Caretta Caretta), healthy mud
bath and the ancient city of
Kaunos. A must see place for the
holiday makers.
Dalyan has variety of beautiful
lakes. The labyrinthine canals
and natural beaches fascinate
the visitors. A road shaded with
aromatic frankincense trees
leads to the village of
Dalyan on the inland
waterway. The maze of channels
are easily explored by small
boats. The Dalyan Delta, with a
long and golden sandy
Iztuzu Beach at its
mouth, is a nature conservation
area and a refuge for the sea
turtles (Caretta Caretta) and
the blue crabs. Besides the
Caretta Carettas, the Nile
Turtles (Trionyx Tringulus) also
live in the region by the lake.
Dalyan's very famous mud bath
is another great attraction for
the visitors. Dalyan's hot
springs and mud bath is very
healthy for the patients having
the diseases such as rheumatism,
sciatica and calcinosis.
High on the cliff face, at a
bend in the river, above the
fascinating ancient harbour city
of Kaunos and the
magnificent tombs are carved
into the rock.
Kaunos is located
nearby the Candir Village, on
the west side of the Dalyan
Creek. Dalyan is a great tourist
area with its history, turtle
beach and thermal mud. Kaunos is
inside the region and worth
seeing. Kaunos was a Caria city
in the 4th century BC. The area
is very huge with terrace
Temple, seaport Agora, theatres,
rock tombs and bath. The
remnants are from the eras of
the Archaic, Classical,
Hellenistic, Roman and the
Byzantium. The rock tombs really
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Things to Do & See in Dalyan
Dalyan offers great
opportunities for its visitors.
In Dalyan, you may enjoy your
holiday in the company of the
great beaches, the sun and the
sea.
Boat trips through the wonderful
labyrinthine canals of
Dalyan is
another attraction. You may
easily find boats for the trip.
The
Dalyan Mud Baths
is the perfect place for both
adults and kids. Kids won’t
believe how lucky they are as
they can get as mucky as they
want, since you have to be caked
in the mud for its alleged
benefits to work. After you wash
it off in a 40 degree sulphur
pool, it is claimed that your
skin will be glowing and
cleansed, and this mud has even
been reported to ease rheumatism
ailments.
The region is always crowded and
joyful.
Iztuzu Beach will fascinate you
for sure. The golden sandy beach
worth spending a day in.
The ancient city of Kaunos
awaits you for a historical
trip. The rock tombs are really
fascinating.
There are also few trekking
tours organized around Dalyan.
You may participate the tours
and have fun in the company of
the heaven nature.
Where to Stay?
Dalyan offers variety of
hotels and holiday resorts.
How to Get there?
Dalyan is located on the
80 kilometers southeast of Marmaris. By road, you need to
take the bus for the village
Koycegiz first. You may find
transportation from Koycegiz to
Dalyan later on.
The
best way to visit Dalyan for
Marmaris travelers is to take a
daily boat trip from
Marmaris to
Dalyan.
How to attend to a
Dalyan Boat Trip from
Marmaris?
There are numerous daily
excursions companies
organizing Daily Dalyan Boat Trips in Marmaris.
You are able to
find and see many of them in
about every corner of the
Marmaris streets, beach and sea
fronts with their booking &
information desks.
Also along the seafront
of Marmaris you'll see
the Dalyan boats and you
may book your trip just
at the variety of boats.
Typical
Daily Dalyan Boat Trip Itinerary
from Marmaris
Departure:
09.30; Return: 19.00 (Everyday)
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Pick up from your hotel
- Boat trip
- Lunch
- Swim Breaks
- River Cruise, King Tombs
- Mud bath
- Turtle Beach
- Getting back to Marmaris |
