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small and friendly market place captures the warm and hospitable ambience
of this historic fishing village. Set in an idyllic location where the
Koycegiz lake laps at the hulls of the tiny fishing boats in the harbour
waiting to sail you down the estuary through a tapestry of reeds and bull
rushes to 'Turtle beach' famed for its beauty and the conservation of the
endangered Loggerhead Turtles. Or relax by the waterside cafes and marvel
at the Lycian rock tombs carved over 2000 years ago overlooking the
village. The area is also renown for its mud baths and hot sulphur spas
attracting tourists from surrounding resorts for their youthful and
invigorating properties. For those interested in Archaeology the Caunos
ancient city is nearby, offering a glimpse into past civilisations.
Kaunos is
one of the most mysterious cities in the Mediterranean region. It’s
situated among Marmaris, Köyceğiz and Sarıgerme. The waters of
Köyceyiz lake fall into the Mediterranean Sea by a natural canal. The
canal, which is approximately fifteen metres in width, seperates Kaunos
from Dalyan. On a steep slope just opposite the town of Dalyan, sizeable
rock tombs which belong to the people of Kaunos are seen. These rock tombs
are the landmark of Kaunos and Dalyan.
Kaunos
ruins are one kilometre away from Dalyan. It’s possible to reach Kaunos
by motorway or by sea. Daily excursions from Marmaris to Kaunos and to
Dalyan are organized everyday. However, because of the shallowness of the
water at some points where the waters of the canal fall into the
Mediterranean, yachts are not allowed to enter Kaunos. Passengers are
carried from here to Kaunos by small boats. Kaunos ruins are one kilometre
inside from the canals. That’s why, after disembarking from the boat,
visitors are required to walk for ten minutes to get to Kaunos.
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