Dalyan's
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.
