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The
village of Dalyan occupies a unique corner of south-western Turkey,
whose natural beauty is completely unspoilt. This is one of the
surviving corners of paradise, an area of outstanding natural
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beauty
and historic
interest.
At
the heart of Dalyan is the Dalyan River, overlooked by the famous
rock tombs. The river forms a network of small lakes and waterways
through reed beds rising to 5 metres
in height.
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You can visit the ancient city of
Kaunos after taking a rowing boat across the river and a short
walk. The city is believed to date from 3000 BC, and at one time
was a major port on the border between Lycia and Caria. |
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The
Iztuzu beach is nearby and can be reached by public boat from
Dalyan. It is a 7Km unspoilt beach that is home to the Caretta
Caretta turtle and has been designated a world heritage site because
of its natural beauty. |
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The
Sultanye thermal baths can also be reached from Koycegiz lake
by boat. The water here is 40 Celsius and has a thick aroma of
sulphur and is said to cure most ills. |
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You
can take a boat trip across Lake Koycegiz where dramatic mountains
surround the clear water. The lake is ideal for a moonlight cruise,
but can be equally breathtaking in the early morning. |
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