THE FASCINATING TOWN OF DALYAN
For a taste of traditional life mixed with some history and a great beach, head to Dalyan, a pretty resort located between Marmaris and Fethiye.
Dalyan is best known as the location of the ancient trading city of Kaunos, and also due to the magnificent weathered facades of its Lycian rock tombs carved high in the hillside above its central river.
Dalyan has become a popular day-trip destination and also a charming place to explore late afternoon and evening when the bulk of the tourists have been bussed home. Due to strict environmental protection laws, yacht tenders are not allowed inside the river, however, private licensed boat transfers can easily be arranged from your tender or anchorage in a nearby bay. Ask 360 Yachting for assistance.
Iztuzu beach is also located in Dalyan. The beach is well known as a breeding ground for endangered loggerhead turtles, known locally as “Caretta, Caretta”. Due to this, the beach is a wide, long and unspoiled stretch of sand during the day, and closed between 20.00 and 8:00 hours during their laying and hatching season.
Dalyan’s mud baths are also a popular excursion and some say that Cleopatra herself would make the occasional trip to the region just to bask in the healing qualities of the mineral mud. The baths have been a magnet for the rich and famous for many years, recently celebrities have also been photographed enjoying their time in the baths, albeit in a muddy state!
HOTELS AND PRIVATE TOURS
Planning a cruise past Dalyan? If so, why not enjoy a few excursions or a little time exploring this fascinating town?
360° Yachting can tailor a short break or a stopover in Dalyan and organise local guides to take you on a private tours of all the main attractions.
The 360° events team have a vast book of contacts and can arrange day trips covering almost any interest. From guided trips around local sites of interest, to sporting activities, shopping trips and culinary tours, let us know your interests and we will design a fabulous day out. Failing that, if it’s simply a table at the best restaurant in town, or a luxury spa treatment you’re seeking, all can easily be arranged.
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Where to next?
CRUISING IN DALYAN
If you are cruising in Dalyan, a private tour of the area including a river safari, the mud baths, a gaze at Lycian Tombs, and an insight into the areas past by a licensed tour guide can be arranged. We can also arrange a night sampling the fabulous Turkish food, or even supply the local delicacy of blue crab for Chef to rustle up and present onboard.
Unfortunately, due to protection laws, yachts will need to anchor in a nearby bay and transport needs to arranged in order to visit Dalyan town centre or the ancient city.
For more information about Dalyan and the many local excursions on offer, please CONTACT US
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