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Because of Dalyans legendary ecosystem which has survived for millions of years it is now a protected conservation area.Dalyan is a maze of channels comprising of 1700 hectares of reed beds, and four lakes. |
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Caunos has a wonderful amphitheatre that once seated up to 15,000 people; it also has a temple and a Roman bath. The famous Lycian rock tombs were build in 400BC, and can be reached by a steep pathway. Once at the top you may venture inside and view the intricate carvings on of which has a carving of two lions facing one another. The natural mud baths and thermal springs have been used for centuries, and are said not only to make you look and feel 10 years younger! - but have super healing qualities, that provide much relief for sufferers of rheumatism, muscle aches, nerve disease, kidney and reproductive problems. So why should you visit Dalyan? |
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The scenic beauty and climate of Dalyan is breathtaking leaving you with a feeling of complete tranquility. We find once people come here for a holiday or a break, they leave with an everlasting desire to return. You cannot portray Dalyan in pictures or words. You have to be here and experience it for yourself. It is completely different from other Turkish resorts. If it is a romantic evening for you and your partner or a social gathering with friends, you will find Dalyan accommodates all. There are many restaurants offering local and European cuisine. You will find the locals of Dalyan very friendly and hospitable; you will never need for anything. As the locals take pride in their unspoilt settlement they like to ensure you enjoy visiting as much as they enjoy living in Dalyan. There are many sights to see and places to go. It is almost impossible to do it all. Dalyan offers many boat trips and sight seeing tours to Canous, the world famous ‘Iztuzu’ (turtle) beach, and the surrounding areas of Dalyan. See out tours and trips section for more information on what you can do in Dalyan. |
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| Twelve km from the centre of Dalyan lies five km long sandbar that juts out from the mainland into the Mediterranean. This site was earmarked for development until it was brought to the authorities attention that it was one of the last nesting grounds for the endangered Loggerhead Turtle. A campaign with David Bellamy and a local woman Kaptan June (Haimhoff) was successful in stopping the development of Iztuzu beach. Visiting times to the beach are restricted from May - September when the turtles are nesting. Opening times are from 08.00-18.00, so as not to interfere with the nesting habits of these turtles. Sun beds and shade are available at the beach for a small charge and cold drinks and snacks are served throughout the day. You can reach Iztutu by boat (approx 40 mins) or Dolmus (approx 20 mins). The boats winds its way down the channel, through rustling reeds to the open beach, with an opportunity to spot the turtles, and many species of birds. The Dolmus travels lakeside through beautiful winding roads lined with Oleander. Both ways offer spectacular scenery and are well worth seeing. |