About Dalyan

Dalyan is a holiday destination for those looking for something a bit special. The small town spreads along the riverbank, and faces magnificent Lycian rock tombs carved into the rock face.

Hidden from view is the ancient ruined city of Kaunos, once a thriving port. Boats ferry local people and visitors upstream to the clean waters of Koycegiz Lake , which is rich in birdlife, and downstream, through the meandering reedy delta, to the sandy arc of Iztuzu beach, where loggerhead turtles can nest in safety.

Dalyan has a full range of cafes, restaurants and shops. It is particularly lovely to eat at one of the riverside restaurants. On Saturdays there is a lively market.

The area surrounding Dalyan is a conservation area so no large or high-rise hotels are permitted, and there is no building allowed along the beach. Dalyan is a lively market town, offering a wide choice of restaurants, bars and shops, boat trips, bike hire and, a short drive away, activities such as horse riding, white-water rafting, trekking and scuba diving. The beach, which is 3miles long and has parasols and snack bars at each end, can be reached by a 15-minute bus ride through spectacular scenery, or by river taxis. The sea is clean and warm. The sandy beach slopes gently into the sea, making it ideal for young children.

From Gokce Evi, the beach is reached in a few minutes by car, or one can walk the mile downhill through magnificent pine forests.