Things to see and do
Sultaniye Thermal Spa
Koycegiz is famous with its thermal spas. Sultaniye Thermal Spa is located in Sultaniye village. The water (32-42C) contains chloride, sodium, hydrogen sulfide and bromide. Both the drinking and the bath waters have a relaxing and beneficial effect on sufferers of rheumatism, skin and blood disorders, heart ailments, bronchitis, nervous complaints, kidney and urinary complaints, metabolic disorders, and for elderly patients and convalescents.
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Sarsala Cove
Sarsala Cove is 12 kilometres from Dalaman. The cove today is one of the most popular stop points of the boats and yachts on the Blue Cruise. The water of the cove is very clean, and where there is no construction pine trees grow down to the sea. You can get there easily using any type of vehicle. To get there you take the road from the airport through the village of Kap?karg?n. Keeping to the forest road you come to one of the branches of Dalaman Stream, the Tersakan Cayi, and arrive after passing by many sulphurous lakes that are linked to the sea. The trip is scenic and extremely pleasant. When you reach the top of the cove you come across a really wonderful panoramic view.
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Kaunos
Once a significant trading port, the ancient city of Kaunos is accessed by way of a short boat ride from the resort centre. It is said to have been founded by Kaunos, the son of Miletus, exiled for having had an incestuous relationship with his twin sister. The city was part of the Kingdom of Rhodes, Bergama and then later the Roman Empire although it lost its importance as the harbour filled with silt. Remnants of these ancient times overlook the stunning Lake Sülüklü and include an impressive 33-row theatre, a church, roman bath and some city walls.
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Mudbaths
The Mudbaths of Dalyan have unsurprisingly become one of the areas top attractions, with countless tourists travelling from the neighbouring resorts of Marmaris and Fethiye to enjoy this unusual experience. The sulphur-rich baths are credited with alleviating the symptoms of rheumatic and dermatalogical conditions, and some even claim that the waters will make you look younger, although this has not been scientifically proven!
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Koycegiz
With its picturesque lake-side setting, the town of Koycegiz (20 minutes from Dalaman) is certainly worth an inland detour. Still largely untouched by tourism, the main industry here is farming, with citrus fruit, olives, honey and cotton being among the main produce. A stroll around the shore of the lake is a must, as is stopping for a refreshing glass of local brew in one of the several tea gardens.
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Ekincik
Ekincik is a beautiful little cove and popular stopping point on the famous ”Blue Cruise” route. Now accessible by road direct from Koycegiz, there are a couple of small hotels here, but Ekincik is still more of a retreat than a resort.
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Ortaca
Although there is nothing of real significance to see in Ortaca, the town is the transport hub of the area and those wishing to travel further afield can find a greater number of bus connections from here. The “Stork Garden” at Ley Restaurant in the village of Okçular is an interesting diversion. Visiting storks make the trees here their home for the summer and they are fascinating to watch.
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Shopping
Shopping facilities in Turkey are excellent and the Dalaman area is no exception. There are a number of Weekly Markets, the largest of which takes place in Koycegiz on a Monday. Dalyan also boasts a sizeable Saturday market and Sarigerme has a smaller, village market on a Sunday.
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Ancient Ruins
Those wishing to explore the stunning surroundings on foot will not be disappointed as there are several good trekking routes to choose from. A popular choice is the particularly scenic path from Gökbel to Iztuzu which takes about two to three hours to complete. A trek along the Kapda Peninsula gives an ideal opportunity to explore the largely unexcavated ancient ruins of Kyra, Lissia and Lydia. There is some debate as to how far these settlements date back though there is evidence of Carian, Lycian and Byzantine architecture.
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