Köyceğiz , one of the important districts of Muğla, is at the junction of the Mediterranean and the Aegean. As a result of the respect felt by the public for thousands of years, its historical texture and nature have been highly preserved. With its stone houses, villages and citrus orchards that do not spoil the natural beauty and add meaning to it, it makes people want to know the world again. Especially in summer, the city attracts people with its sea and clear lakes. Koycegiz is definitely a place worth exploring, with its large mountains changing from color to color, long pathways waiting to be walked, lakes, sea and history. It is a place that not only gives a peaceful and comfortable holiday, but also gives the passion of discovery by arousing the sense of curiosity in people.
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Koycegiz History
Koycegiz , whose history dates back to 3400 BC , has hosted many nations such as Carians, Scythians, Assyrians, Persians, Romans, Seljuks and Ottomans. There are still many ruins, artifacts and traces of these nations on it. Although most of these traces have been unearthed, the number of artifacts waiting to be discovered is not few.B.C. The city, which came under Persian rule in 546 BC. In the first half of the 5th century, it became a member of the Attica-Delos Naval League under the leadership of Athens. Then, respectively, Lycia, Caria, Macedonian Kingdom and Seleukos lived their sovereignty. After the Roman and Eastern Roman (Byzantine) domination, it first joined the Menteşeoğulları and then the Ottoman lands. Its old name is Yüksekkum. Sultan II. Köyceğiz , which was a sanjak during the reign of Murad I (1421-1451) , became the district of Muğla after the proclamation of the Republic.
According to the legend that has been spoken for many years, the story of the name of the village is as follows: In an unknown time, the whole city of Köyceğiz, which was founded on the area of the lake, was flooded. Those who saw that only a few houses remained from a big city after the disaster said, "The whole city has sunk, only Köyceğiz remains." They said. The people of the district, whose name is very interesting, still believe that there is a sunken city under the lake.
According to the legend that has been spoken for many years, the story of the name of the village is as follows: In an unknown time, the whole city of Köyceğiz, which was founded on the area of the lake, was flooded. Those who saw that only a few houses remained from a big city after the disaster said, "The whole city has sunk, only Köyceğiz remains." They said. The people of the district, whose name is very interesting, still believe that there is a sunken city under the lake.
Places to Visit in Koycegiz
Koycegiz Lake
It covers an area of 65 square kilometers south of the city. Its depth varies between 1-1.5 m. It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by a narrow 8-kilometer strait. Its water is salty. Various fish live, especially mullet . At the end of the strait that connects the lake to the Mediterranean, there is another small lake, called Sülüngür Lake , connected to the lake.Köyceğiz Lake is a perfect natural wonder, surrounded by mountains, where every shade of green meets blue . With the view of the forests around, the reeds in the lake, the sound of nature and the coolness of the afternoon breeze, it is a great place to relax. It is also one of the 7 lakes in the world that can empty into the sea.
Just walking around the lake and taking a walk gives you peace of mind. In addition to these, you can join wonderful boat tours on the lake. In addition, nature sports such as surfing, sailing, canoeing and rowing can be done on the lake. If you are in Köyceğiz, this is a place where you will definitely want to spend at least one day.
Muğla is a wonderful city. Koycegiz must be seen. In addition, Fethiye and Bodrum regions are great places for holidays.
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