One of the cities that comes to mind when tourism is mentioned is Muğla . Muğla is a province that hosts many popular holiday destinations and one of these favorite holiday destinations is the Dalyan region, which is connected to the Ortaca district .
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Dalyan is actually called a neighborhood and has villages. One of the most important features of Dalyan is that it is located at the intersection of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. This charming and magnificent region has a beauty that your eyes will seek after seeing it.
In addition , its fame has reached far beyond the borders of the country with the Dalyan Delta , a natural beauty admired by the whole world .
Famous for the ancient city of Kaunos on the opposite shore, the settlement has gained touristic importance in recent years with its historical and natural values. In 1998, the region was declared a Special Environmental Protection Area .
The settlement takes its name from the dahlia at the mouth of the stream. Like the people of Kaunos, Dalyan villagers also make their living from fishing. Fishing and the sale of fish eggs are the main sources of income.
Dalyan became one of the regions of interest to the world public opinion in the second half of the 1980s. An international campaign was launched to allow touristic construction on the Iztuzu coastline, which is the egg laying area of Caretta Caretta turtles. Finally, this attempt was abandoned and the region was taken under protection.
Hot spring waters come out from many parts of Dalya . In the 1990s, Orta Spa, one of these waters, was organized and opened to tourism. This place was soon averted under the name " Beauty Mud ".
In order to introduce you to Dalyan and the surrounding region more closely, we have written an article containing general information about places to visit in Dalyan and this region.
We are proud and take great pleasure in presenting one of the paradise-like regions of our country to your knowledge. Let's start with a short general information. Then let's list the places to visit. Then, let's end our article by clarifying the issues such as local cuisine and transportation to the region.
Dalyan History
The history of Muğla Dalyan region dates back to 800 BC, that is, to Kaunos, which is now an ancient city. Throughout history, with its geographical location and beauty, it has caused conflicts for centuries in the Classical period, Hellenistic period, Roman period and Byzantine period.This distinguished region, which hosted many nations from Alexander the Great to the Persians, finally came under the protection of the Turks in the following centuries and honored our country for having such a beautiful heritage.
This unique region has countless places to visit, but we want to share with you the most popular and must-see places. Here are those places:
Iztuzu Beach
This beach, which stretches for 5 kilometers, welcomes its guests with a turquoise blue sea on one side and a variety of shades of green on the other. Chosen as the most beautiful open space in Europe in 2008 and the best beach in Europe in 2011, this place is still one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Also known as Turtle Beach, Iztuzu Beach also has a spot where turtles, called caretta caretta, lay their eggs.The most interesting feature of the beach is that it is a beach overlooking both Iztuzu Lake and the sea. So to speak, the beach is located on a set position between the lake and the sea, which are close enough to touch each other. This natural design of Iztuzu Beach is one of the rare beauties that will not be encountered in the world.
Ancient Tuzla
Located on the west side of Iztuzu Lake and continuing its existence since ancient times, Ancient Tuzla continues to produce salt even today. This place, which does not attract much attention, is not well known except for those who hear it through advice or people outside the region. We say that it is impossible to leave Dalyan without seeing this place, which has survived to the present day as a legacy of centuries.Kaunos Ancient City
The ancient city of Kaunos, which carries the traces of the first settlements about 2800 years ago , is located within the borders of Çandır, one of the villages of Dalyan . The first foundations were laid as a port city in the region, whose location was very important in ancient times. However, over time, Dalyan Delta completes its natural formation and the area where the ancient city is now remains outside the sea coast over time.rock tombs
Dalyan Rock Tombs , which are estimated to have been built in 400 BC, are also located near the ancient city. The purpose of the tombs is nothing but the thought that nobles and kings will be in a closer position to God thanks to these tombs. The place is also known as the King's Tombs because it was built for kings and nobles.Koycegiz Lake
Köyceğiz Lake , which looks like a corner of heaven between Dalyan and Köyceğiz Village within its borders , emerged with the feeding of three different streams from the surrounding mountains. This lake, which has a magnificent natural beauty, empties its excess water into the Mediterranean via a 10-kilometer canal.A rare lake in the Aegean region and in contact with the Mediterranean Sea, and a magnificent place. There are also local places where you can witness magnificent tastes.
Dalyan Mud Baths
Dalyan is not only a popular place for summer tourism. It is also popular in terms of health tourism. The source of attraction for health tourism is Mud Baths . We would like to state that this place also attracts a lot of attention as both an interesting experience and a cure for a thousand and one troubles.Çandır Culture House
This place is located near Çandır Village and many tools and accessories from local clothes to rugs, from pitchers to ornaments appealing to the Yörük culture are exhibited in this place for visitors. The culture house has become what it is today with the products supplied for about 20 years from the nomads living in the Taurus Mountains.These are the most beautiful places to visit in Dalyan. There are other delicious places worth mentioning in the nearby regions besides Dalyan, but those places will be the subject of our other articles in the future with the related locations. Now let's continue from where we left off with local delicacies.
Dalyan Cuisine
Among the local delicacies of Dalyan, the first thing that comes to mind is blue crab. Both boiled and grilled are very famous in the region. It is also worth noting that the blue crab decorates the tables with many variations.It has a very delicious local appetizer, which is prepared by boiling the herb known as purslane and sauced with garlic yoghurt. Greenery consumption in the region is quite high and almost all kinds of greens consumed decorate the pancakes. We say that you should definitely try these pancakes or the larger sheet pastry.
Where is Dalyan? How to go to Dalyan?
Dalyan is located within the borders of Ortaca district of Muğla province, in the region where the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean meet.If you want to go to Dalyan, which you can reach by land and air, you can come to Dalaman Airport and you can reach Dalyan, which is 25 minutes away from here, with many alternatives.
For those who prefer the highway, let's say that those coming from the eastern parts can be reached by following the Fethiye route, and those coming from the western part by following the Muğla and Marmaris routes.