Dalyan Holidays

The small town of Dalyan is a popular place for people looking for a laid back holiday away from the bigger and brasher resorts on the same coastline. This area of Turkey is naturally beautiful with the Dalyan River flowing through the beautiful green countryside, surrounded by trees and rolling hills and mountains.

Although the town is inland from the sea, it is a perfect place for a beach break in Turkey. Head by local water taxi or dolmus to the beautiful Iztuzu Beach, which has over 5kms of golden sands and offers a perfect place to relax into your holiday enjoying the cooling breeze from the sea. You may even catch sight of a loggerhead turtle, who nest on the beach and the mouth of the river.

Holidays in Dalyan have only recently become popular, however the town still thrives from the old fishing village that gradually expanded and became a town for around 4,000 locals. The nightlife in Dalyan is relaxed but sophisticated with restaurants serving a wide selection of both local and international dishes as well as delicious fresh seafood. The local bars are low-key but some offer live music and late evenings, but it is a very relaxed atmosphere and perfect for a laid back evening.

Dalyan Holidays – Out and about

If you like to get out and about, Dalyan holidays give you the opportunity to visit the historical sites in the area such as the ruins of ancient Kaunos, which is close to Lake Köycegiz, and includes a Byzantine basilica, Roman theatre and baths plus the amazing rock tombs which were carved out of the local cliffs over 2,500 years ago and are lit up at night by flood lights. Boat trips are widely available and a popular one takes you to the thermal Springs and the mud baths at Sultaniye Camur Banyosu , where, if you let them, the tiny fish will gently nibble your toes, giving you a free pedicure.

Dalyan is a perfect destination for a laid back, relaxing holiday with plenty of things to do if you want to. The good dolmus and bus connections make it a great base for exploring the local area. Call one of our Turkey holiday experts on 0191 391 0160 today to find the right holiday for you.