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- Dalyan
Dalyan
Unlike neighbouring holiday resorts, Dalyan is a largely
undeveloped, tranquil village offering a significant number of
natural and historical attractions, as well as classic Turkish
friendliness and hospitality. Due to the fact that nearby Iztuzu
beach is one of the world's few remaining breeding grounds for
Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) turtles, an effort has been made to
conserve the area's astounding natural beauty.
The town is set on the winding Dalyan River that flows between
the Mediterranean Sea and Lake Koycegiz, and on the other side of
the river are the ruins of the ancient city of Caunos, dating back
to the 3rd century. A Dalyan holiday must is a boat trip to the
2.5-mile (4km) beach (about a 40-minute journey) that transports
visitors through tall reeds, to 2,300-year-old Lycian cliff tombs
and the ruins at Caunos, and finally to the large sandbar at the
turtle beach in Koycegiz. A quicker, but less scenic ride is by
dolmus.
Nearby thermal springs at Sultaniye, and the Dalyan mud baths
are also not to be missed and make for an out of the ordinary
holiday experience. The surrounding wetlands are a haven for a
variety of wildlife and birds, and the town is offset by a backdrop
of pine-covered mountains and lush fields, making Dalyan a perfect
destination for nature-lovers.
For those looking to party until dawn the busier holiday resorts
such as Marmaris would be better suited, but for the more
discerning traveller there are plenty of activities and excursions
to enjoy, local delicacies to savour and spectacular scenery to
delight in while on holiday in Dalyan.
Information & Facts
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in the main tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was
introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from
the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be
exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and
ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,
but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open
mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but
Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on
their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and
Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are
Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the
more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash
or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions
and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as
payment.