Dalaman is a small provincial town with about 14,000 inhabitants on the Lycian coast, opposite to Rhodes. The corresponding Mugla province in southwest Asia Minor, which was once the heartland of ancient Caria.

Dalaman has been known only by the opening of the airport in 1986. Since then reach of the popular seaside resorts on the peninsula of Bodrum and Fethiye, which had previously Izmir and Antalya from Vedas to be approached easily. A further boost tourism, the region, as the airport of Dalaman has been expanded in 2007.

Dalaman itself is regarded by many as less attractive. That there is some mistake here, you will quickly discover if you decide to spend your holidays in Dalaman.

Athletes is the nearby Dalaman River known, which is good because of its warm water geeeignet for rafting trips. The upper part of the river has difficulty level 3 and leads past the sharp rocks and fast descents, while the lower part of Dalaman beginners can also be recommended, and even to ride with children.

Twelve miles from the town of Dalaman is a quiet Sarsila Bay. The ride is an adventure! After the village Kabukarkin the road leads through a forest, sometimes along the rivers and Dalaman Tersakan. Then you will at some sulphurous lakes, pass left and right of the road until you reach the sea. There you will find a fine-grained sand beach that is surrounded by trees. Also excursion boats dock at the Sarsila-bay, so that you can venture out from there to the sea.

Just four miles outside of Dalaman, you encounter the ruins of the ancient Siedl Kalyndra. Unfortunately, only a few have survived this Maueerreste Carian city which is said to have been under the rule of Caunos.


Worthwhile is a visit to the ancient rock tombs of the Lycians from Kyra or to the remains of Byzantine buildings of Lydia in. Similarly, 30 km away from Dalaman were the remains of the ancient settlement discovered Hippokome.

Enjoy a swim in the sulphurous springs of water or Kapikargin Incebel! There you can take mud baths and relax in the sulfurous thermal pools.

Is ideal for hiking in the mountains and the river area in the hinterland of Dalaman. Possible destinations include the caves of Gogdag, the market in Gürkoy Demirci, Akkoprü of the historic bridge over the river or the castle of Dalaman Gürleyik.

Want to Dalaman is a destination for people who do not fall into the tourist hype, but love nature, interested in ancient cultures, and have a relaxing holiday here.