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.
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