Day Trip to Dalyan & Caunos
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Dalyan is a small village set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, located 28 km from Dalaman Airport. It has often been described as "one of the last corners of paradise". It is surrounded by pine-clad hills and cotton fields. The village is at the centre of a broad delta, at the head of which is a sandbar of fine, gently shelving sands. Dalyan is now a designated conservation area and home to no less than 152 varieties of birds, three types of turtles including the protected loggerhead turtle, and a variety of other rare species. One of its main attractions lies in the fact that despite the boom in tourism, Dalyan has remained relatively unchanged.
The pace is unhurried and relaxing, perfect for those looking to recharge worn batteries or simply looking for a holiday with a difference. The centre of the village has many good bars, little cafes and restaurants offering excellent Turkish cuisine. Dalyan even boasts its own nightclub for those seeking a little nocturnal adventure. There are plenty of carpet, souvenir and jewellery shops, and of course the weekly Saturday market that sells just about everything.
The nearby Iztuzu Beach is miles and miles of fine golden sand, so long it never gets crowded.
Another firm favourite in Dalyan are the sulphur ‘mud baths' renowned for their medicinal and rejuvenating properties, as well as the thermal spring waters.
- Duration: 12 hour(s)
- Location: Mugla-Dalyan
7:00: Departure from Kusadasi
10:30: 20 min break
12:00: Arrive in Dalyan
12:20: Lunch - open buffet, salad and barbecue
13:20: Mud bath, rock tombs, Turtle Beach
14:30: Visit to Caunos
15:00: Go to the Iztuzu Beach
17:00: Return drive to Kusadası
18:30: 20 min break on the way
20:30: Dinner
22:30: Return to your hotel
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