The
pretty riverside village of Dalyan offers many diversions including impressive
rock tombs, the atmospheric site of ancient Caunos and famous mud baths.
Not
least of its' attractions is the reed fringed delta along which wooden boats
ferry visitors to the wide expanse of Iztuzu beach, made famous by the successful
campaign to protect the eggs of the loggerhead turtle.
Dalyan
is a small village built along one side of the Dalyan river, close to the ancient
site of Caunos.
A group of spectacular Lycian tombs are carved into the cliff
face onto the opposite side of the river.
Fish restaurants line the quayside at the centre of the village, while small
pansiyon and attractive hotels are built at the waterside on either side of
the village.
By night the waterside restaurants and bars come alive with music and laughter
and many new friendships are forged.
A
full boat tour starts at the hot springs near Koycegiz Lake, and then follows
a meandering course down the river through the thick reeds and bamboos towards
Caunos.
A system of gateways, constructed across the river, catch sea bass and
grey mullet as they return the sea after spawning in the lake.
caunos
rock tombs in dalyan
