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74|discoverTURKEY DALYAN factfile Forbeach-lovers: The beautiful spit of sand which is the İztuzu Beach is completely undeveloped, and is reached by a pleasant boat trip from Dalyan. Forculturevultures: Visit the ruined city of ancient Caunos, with its impressive theatre and Temple of Apollo. Forthrills: Dalyan is such a sleepy town that you will have to head further afield for paragliding at Ölüdeniz or scuba diving in Fethiye or Marmaris. Forkids: Dalyan is perfect for a relaxed family holiday but there are no specific facilities for children. They are sure to enjoy the mud baths at nearby Ilıca and Sultaniye – a good excuse to get as muddy as possible and really wallow. They will also enjoy going on an early morning boat trip to try and spot the graceful river turtles. Forbargain-hunters: Visit the market in nearby Köyceğiz, or buy souvenirs in the small shops in Dalyan – they do a great line in all types of turtle! Fornightowls: the nightlife is very laid back but there are some nice bars here, which are open until late. Gettingawayfromthecrowds: Take a trip to the stunning Lake Köyceğiz, and visit the waterfalls where the locals go to cool off and have a refreshing swim. Eatingout: There are some charming restaurants on the riverfront, as well as a good selection in the town itself, serving mostly fish and traditional Turkish cuisine. The tastiest way to eat, though, is to stop for a barbecue lunch on board, of freshly-caught fish or crab. Nearestairport: Dalaman Distance: Dalyan 27 kms discoverturkeyatwww.gototurkey.co.uk Dalyan is just 30 minutes from Dalaman airport, and was destined to become a centre for large-scale tourism development. Plans changed, however, in the mid 80’swhen it was discovered that the beautiful spit of sandy beach is a nesting ground for the rare Caretta caretta or loggerhead turtles which lay their eggs here in the clean fine sand. Dalyan, has remained, therefore, a sleepy haven its unspoilt nature protected by strict regulations which mean that the beach is not accessible after dark. Dalyan is on a river delta, its narrow waterways, surrounded by reed beds. The small town is set to a backdrop of stunning mountains, the river overlooked by ancient Lycian-style tombs carved high into the rock face. There are some good restaurants on the riverfront and the main street is home to a selection of restaurants and shops and a few bars. The town itself is flat and easy to get around. Boats depart regularly from the riverfront for the short trip to İztuzu beach, approximately 40
minutes away. It is a beautiful bar of fine, golden sand gently shelving into the sea. Since there is no development, here, however, there is little in the way of facilities so it is best to come prepared. The beach can also be reached by dolmuş. Those who stay in Dalyan have a choice of self-catering and hotel accommodation, from 4 star hotels to simple pensions. Most are built in traditional style to fit in with the natural setting, and many are set on the beautiful riverfront. Many people, however, visit Dalyan on a day-trip by boat from nearby resorts such as Marmaris and Fethiye. The ruins of the ancient city of Caunos are close by and can by reached by boat or on foot. It was originally on the sea, but its harbour gradually silted up and felt into disuse. It has only Dalyan Dalyan 3Theancient rocktombs overlookingthereedbeds ofDalyan 5TheunspoiltbeachofIztuzu 3Mudbathsin thevicinity ofDalyan been partially excavated but the remains are extensive and include a theatre dating from the 2nd century BC, Roman baths, temple of Apollo and agora or marketplace. Close to Dalyan are the thermal springs and mudbaths of Ilıca and Sultaniye, which are reputed to have many health-giving powers and are a fun and relaxing way to unwind. Recently, there have been a number of developments at the nearby bay of Sarıgerme, with its beautiful sandy beach, surrounded by pine forests. didyouknow? ThefamousTrojanWars tookplace in westernTurkey,aroundthesite whereawooden statueoftheTrojan Horsehasbeenerectedtoday. factfile wheretostay relaxation history&culture
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