DALYAN is higly recommended for visitors to TURKEY looking for a real taste of the country without having to go too far off the beaten track. It is still very much a traditional market town and the beauty of the conservation area in which it stands makes it unique in the mediterranean.. Here, where tourism co-exists with the traditional industries of fish-farming and cotton growing, there is something to suit everyone; a must for nature lovers with over 150 varieties of birds and the nestling grounds for the protected loggerhead turtles.. The ancient lycian rock tombs overlooking the town and the spectacular remains of the city of CAUNOS then there is Turtle Beach - aarguably the best in Turkey, miles of unspoilt golden sand and clear warm sea to swim in.. With many restaurants offering inexpensive meals and undoubtedly the friendliest people you would ever wish to meet DALYAN has it all a quality holiday for quality visitors...

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. 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.

ADRES: GÜLPINAR MAH. ATATURK BUL. NO:81 DALYAN / MUĞLA / TURKEY

TEL: 0090 252 284 2711 FAX: 0090 252 284 3826 E-MAİL: gurcantezcan@hotmail.com