Dalyan

Rock tombs Dalyan is a town in southern Muğla Province of Turkey. Dalyan is established in an environmentally protected area. This is one of the few surviving places of paradise, an area of natural beauty and historical interest. Get in A ferry boat trip can be booked from Marmaris which will take you to just outside of Dalyan, Will then need to transfer onto small ferry boats to continue onwards into the estuary river into the fresh water. A regular dolmuş service that runs to neighbouring resorts such as Fethiye and Marmaris as well as surrounding villages. Flights are daily from most UK Airports between April and October to Dalaman Airport. Dalyan is then a 40 minute taxi ride away. Get around See The ancient city of Caunos lies here with its ruins dating back to the 3rd Century. The Dalyan channel through which water circulates between the Mediterranean and Koycegiz Lake winds its way down past the ancient Rock Tombs to the sea, via a small network of lakes and waterways. Through the rustling reed beds rising between 3 and 5 metres in height. With its mixture of fresh and salt water, these wetlands are now home to a vast number of fish and other water life, as well as the birds of many species which feed on them, species such as the Sparrow hawk, Crane, Kingfisher and Jay. The Stork is also native to this area migrating here at the end of March to nest until the end of August. Dividing the delta is the Iztuzu sandbar stretching for 5 km east from the south of the channel. With fine crystal sand, shallow turquoise sea Iztuzu beach is the ideal seaside spot. Which can be reached by regular dolmus or boat service from Dalyan. This is also the beach where the endangered Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) and the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) have returned to lay their eggs since the beginning of time. The nesting time being from May till October. Do Visit the mud baths which has a warm sulphur pool. A good outdoor spa. Buy Eat There are many restaurants in which to try local Turkish cuisine, music bars and shops. Lamb meat is a famous Turkish food and also another one is Kebap. A traditional spirit called raki which is a classic Turkish beverage made from grapes and aniseed that has been distilled for centuries. Drink There are a couple of discos on the outskirts of the village so as not to disturb those of you that wish to retire early. Sleep Keysan Yunus Hotel, Gulpınar Mah. Dalyan (Kanal kıyısı), ☎ +90 252 2845120, [1]. checkin: 14.00; checkout: 12.00. This delightful, intimate Keysan Yunus boutique hotel is set right on the riverside , with beautiful views to the forest and a backdrop of dramatic mountains in Dalyan. The Keysan Yunus boutique hotel has well-kept gardens with a variety of roses and other flowers, surrounding the patio area. You can relax on a hammock in the gardens or sunbathe around the pool with a refreshing drink from the bar.It is easy to while away the hours on the riverfront, just watching the boats as they sail back and forth, or relaxing with a book.The 23 air-conditioned rooms are bungalow style, built in a horse-shoe shape. Each ground floor room has a terrace balcony either looking towards the pool and river, or towards the gardens and mountains. 38,00GBP. (36°50’ 32.92,28°38’03.06) Villa Gokbel, [2]. Very atmospheric and charming. '''Villa Yagmur and Villa Toprak''', Gulpinar mahallesi Ataturk Bulvari 37, ☎ +90 252 284 54 39, mobile +90 534 207 17 89 (pirciturizm@gmail.com), [3]. Beutiful special villas. Hotel Caria, Maraş Mah. Yalı Sok. 9, ☎ +90 252 284-20-75 (+44-7727070469 for international calls, info@hotelcaria.com), [4]. Free wireless in the entire building. Villa Marseli, ☎ 00407879660067. Stunning Holiday Villa sleeps 8-10 Owned by an English couple Bahaus Resort, 25 Iztuzu Road, Dalyan, ☎ +90 252 284 50 50 (bahausdalyan@yahoo.com), [5]. checkin: 13:30; checkout: 10:30. Double and twin rooms (€60- €70 per room per night) and 4, 6 and 10 bed dorms (€12-€18 per person per night). All rooms are ensuite and air-conditioned. Amenities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, free wifi, outdoor gym salon, games area (billiard tables, table tennis, volleyball), library, bicycles. Set in spacious flower-filled gardens where you can relax in hammocks or on sun loungers enjoying the mountain views. There is an on site organic farm providing seasonal fruit and vegetables as well as fresh eggs for the restaurant. Breakfast is included in the price. The restaurant serves light snacks and a set dinner and there is also a barbecue area and outdoor bar. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!