Dalyan

Dalyan Turkey

For all those who are planning to spend holiday in a an Eco-friendly destination, Dalyan is the best place to be. Dalyan offers nature at its best. It offers excellent view of the vibrant nature at a very economical rate. The hotels and resorts are world famous for its hospitality.

Today Dalyan is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in Turkey and known for its unique and rich variety of landscapes that in turn offers ample of options for visitors to have an ideal activity break. The place is located in the south-west corner of  Turkey’s Mediterranean coast and features a wide and exciting range of attractions for freshwater bodies complimented by the Mediterranean Sea.

The beach near the sea is the habitat and a protected area for the loggerhead turtles and known as one of the best and finest beaches in the world.

If you don’t go for water sports then the holiday remains incomplete. In fact, a holiday in Dalyan consists of water sports and other outdoor activities, which are filled with a lot of fun and action packed. White water rafting, deep sea fishing, paragliding and mountain biking are some of the attractions to look forward to. Adding to this, boat riding along the beaches can be yet another option that may lead you enjoy an exciting and refreshing experience.

If you are one of those who have the deep inclination towards historical sites then this destination has numerous options that are worth exploring. Turkey’s ancient site Kaunos offers a totally enriching experience. Located across the Dalyan River, it is the second most significant archaeological spot of Turkey where new and fresh findings repeatedly being unearthed.

Dalyan achieved international fame in 1986 when developers wanted to build a luxury hotel on the nearby Iztuzu Beach , a breeding ground for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle species. The incident created major international storm when David Bellamy championed the cause of the conservationists. The development project was stopped and the beach is now a protected area.

Life in Dalyan revolves around the Dalyan Cayı River which flows past the town. The boats that ply up and down the river, navigating the maze of reeds, are the preferred means of transport to all the local sites.

Above the river’s sheer cliffs are the weathered facades of Lycian tombs cut from rock, circa 400 AC. The ruins of the ancient trading city of Kaunos are a short boat trip across the river.

The south of Dalyan on the Mediterranean coast, lies Iztuzu Beach, near the village of the same name is a popular area for sunbathing and swimming. There are regular boat and minibus (dolmuş) services to the beach. Visitors should be aware of the wooden stakes in the beach to mark nesting sites. The road route is particularly scenic, offering views of Sülüngür Lake. Iztuzu, Dalyan’s turtle beach, was voted the best beach in the world in 1995.

The beach is well known for the Caretta Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtles) which have existed for 95 million years. International animal protection organizations monitor and protect the turtles’ nesting grounds in Turkey. The beach is closed during the period of time that the Turtles lay thair young. On the other side of the beach, lesser known and lesser protected turltes which are illegally fed and coaxed into the river, which has a small salt content (dalyan), and therefore these turtles has to adapt. Fortunately few turlte deaths have ever occcured.

The lip smacking cuisines are all that one looks forward to. You can go and taste the famous local and traditional dishes which are available in the local restaurants and hotels in and around Dalyan.

Dalyan also offers a very lively and throbbing nightlife in few pubs and bars that can be easily spotted near to various resorts and hotels. Two of the most popular bars are Sweet Sixteen and Zilli. For the shopping enthusiast the local market of Dalyan offers attractive options of many products. the nightlife of Dalyan has some old-world charm to it.

Certainly, it is one of the beautiful traditional destinations of Turkey that must be explored at east once in your life. This holiday season, plan your visit to Dalyan and enjoy the best tour experience.

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