DALYAN INFORMATION
Dalyan is small town on the south-western coast of Turkey. 25 km from the international airport Dalaman. Set in the center of a broad delta whose natural beauty remains unspoilt. Dalyan is established in an environmentally protected area. This is one of the few surviving places of paradise, an area of natural beauty interest.
The village of Dalyan is situated on a river, surrounded by lush green fields breaking into spectacular mountain ranges. On the opposite side of the river is the ancient city of Caunos that is debatably the second greatest archaeological site in Turkey. Only 10% of the city has been unearthed and every year more and more treasures are discovered. The area around Dalyan has some of the widest variety of wildlife to be found in Turkey, including some species of birds not found elsewhere in the world.
Dalyan canal through which water circulates between the Mediterranean and Koycegiz Lake winds its way to the sea, via a small network of lakes and waterways.Through the rustling reed beds rising between 3-4 metres in heigh. With its mixture of salt and fresh water, this wetlands have become home to a vast number of fish and other waterlife. Many speices of birds which feed on them.You meet to Mediterranean, after around 30-40 minutes wonderful boat travel. Dividing the delta is the Iztuzu sandbar stretching for 6 km. With fine sand and turquoise sea.
The Caretta Caretta turtle is designated as threatened on the Federal Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List. These turtles with their large heads and reddish brown shells come to Iztuzu Beach to nest from May to September. They have yellowish to white undersides and can measure up to 3-4 feet in length. The turtle reaches maturity around 15 years of age, they can weigh between 150 and 300 pounds.
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