Among all resorts in Turkey, a small town of Dalyan is not very popular by popularity. And completely in vain, because, despite its modest size, this place is interesting in its own way.
Dalyan is located in the delta of the same name river, between the popular Turkish resorts of Fethiye and Marmaris. Once it was a simple fishing village, but thanks to its unique sights turned into a wonderful resort. And, although it does not compare with Alanya, Kemer and Side, Dalyan from year to year receives hundreds of tourists who came to see with their own eyes and appreciate its unusual sights.
In Dalyan it is worth to visit several excursions and see:
- the only turtle island in Turkey;
- archaeological excavations of the ancient city;
- Lycian tombs;
- nature reserve;
- healing springs and mud baths.
Historical and natural attractions in Dalyan
It should be noted that Dalyan is located on the site of the ancient city of Kaunos, which existed here before our era. Kaunos was a developed and rich city, as well as a major seaport on the Aegean Sea . Nowadays archaeological excavations are carried out on this territory, sometimes they please scientists with unexpected finds. It is interesting to look at the amphitheater, the Roman baths, the Kaunos square and other ancient ruins.
Another place that must be visited, being in Dalyan is the Lycian tombs. They were carved into the rock in the II century BC for the burial of the kings. Nowadays, the tombs represent one of the local attractions for tourists and at night are beautifully illuminated from below.
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In addition to interesting historical places, Dalyan's surroundings are also rich in natural miracles. Due to the mild Mediterranean climate, more than a hundred species of various palm trees grow here, and in the Dalyan Reserve there are unique blue crabs for Turkey. Nevertheless, here they are caught in large quantities, because dishes made from blue crabs are considered a real delicacy and in Europe are very expensive.
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Dalyan Beaches in Turkey
Dalyan is known to tourists as a city where the famous turtle island is located. This Iztuzu is a nesting place for huge sea turtles of loggerheads, also called the Caretta Caretta. For unknown reasons, these reptiles have chosen this beach for breeding and breeding and have been coming here for hundreds of years. Arriving in Dalyan, you can admire the unique turtle island and even feed these animals with your hands. It should be noted that the coachtta-coachtta turtles do not appear in vain on the Iztuzu beach, it is one of the most ecologically clean resorts in Turkey.
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Rest on the sandy beaches of Dalyan is also sure to please you. The water here is bright blue-blue, and bathing itself is possible both in the salt water of the Aegean Sea and in the fresh waters of the Dalyan River, which crosses this unusual city of Turkey. By the way, Dalyan is often called the Turkish Venice due to the fact that it is all cut by canals and straits and locals move around the city only on boats.
In addition to such a unique beach, Dalyan is also popular as a balneological resort. Local healing springs have been known since ancient times: according to legend, Aphrodite herself took baths here to preserve her beauty forever. Anyway, but the mud baths of Dalyan and bathing in its mineral waters really help to rejuvenate the skin and even treat some diseases.
