Friday, March 23, 2007

DALYAN

DALYAN 36.80N 28.60E.




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Dalyan is a small town situated in the middle of the broad delta of the Dalyan river, within a nature reserve established to preserve one of the worlds most important wetland areas.

Dalyan is just a short journey by riverboat to the ancient city of Caunos and the famous Iztuzu Beach, where the Loggerhead Turtles return each year to breed. Its unique location in the middle of the conservation area alongside the meandering Dalyan River make Dalyan very popular with bird watchers and naturalists.

It is a good location from which to explore the diverse aspects of the region. The town itself retains a village character and has many good restaurants and bars.

Altitude Sea level.

Airport Dalaman (DLM), 30Km from town center. Private transfer.

Resorts Gocek, Fethiye, Oludeniz, Hisaronu.

Transport Taxi, Mini-Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
Lycean Rock Tombs.
Ancient Kaunos.
Sultaniye thermal spring and bath.
Koycegiz Lake.
Iztuzu (Turtle) Beach.
Dalyan Delta Boat Trip.
Bird-watching.
Sarigerme.
Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary.
Ancient Pisilis.

Local Excursions
Selcuk: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary.
Pamukkale: Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Calcium Falls, Thermal Springs.
Marmaris: Castle, Yacht Harbour.
Fethiye: Daily cruise to the 12 Islands by wooden sailing Gulet.

Overnight Excursions
Pamukkale/ Ephesus: Antique cities of Aphrodisias, Hierapolis and Ephesus, two days - one night.