Dalaman Holidays

Dalaman Holidays - Destination Profile

Dalaman itself is a little Turkish Mediterranean farming town south of the coastal road. But most holiday visitors just pass through Dalaman Airport and on to their holiday resort. Dalaman Airport serves Marmaris, Dalyan, Fethiye, Ovacik Hisaronou and Oludeniz. Dalaman is the gateway to the Turquoise Coast, which stretches east to Antalya and west to Marmaris, along Turkey's southwestern Mediterranean coast.

What to see on holidays in Dalaman

Often dubbed the 'Gateway to the Turquoise Coast', holidays in Dalaman offer travellers a chance to spend their days on sandy beaches and discover unique historical sites. Let yourself relax on Iztuzu Beach - a 6km long stretch of sand near Dalaman - or go swimming in its warm, deep blue waters.

If you're in the mood for exploring, Dalaman's Lycian rock tombs are a must-see during your Turkish holiday. The tombs, carved into limestone rocks, can be seen from the Dalyan River and are one of the Mediterranean's historical wonders.

On the other hand, if you'd like to travel to nearby regions during your holiday in Dalaman, you'll be able to visit the seaside resorts of Marmaris, Hisaronu and Fethiye easily. However, there are plenty of eclectic restaurants, bars and shops in Dalaman, so you'll find that everything you need is close by while you're holidaying in the region.

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Holidays in Dalaman - Things to see

Tlos: Located 36 kms south of Fethiye, is the oldest city in the Lycian region and the home of the Lycian Hero Bellerophon. Visitors can see the remains of a castle, the agora, the necropolis, the theatre, Roman baths and a good view of Esen Valley.

The mountains form a dramatic backdrop along much of the coast, often dropping steeply right into the sea, but in some places rivers have washed down enough sediment over the ages to form beaches.

Tombs in Fethiye: The Tomb of Amyntas, which probably dates from the fourth century B.C. is one the most remarkable sites in the Turquoise Coast.

Blue Voyage Cruises: Marmaris is one of the most attractive maritime park lands,ideal for water sports and sailing. It makes an excellent starting point for the "Blue Voyage" tour of the Aegean coastline,

Oludeniz Lagoon: It is a sheltered lagoon of great beauty, almost totally cut off from the sea, at the northern end of a long cove. Stretching from the lagoon to the southern end of the cove is a long, sandy public beach.

Things to do on a Holiday in Dalaman

White Water Rafting: Enjoy the adrenalin rush of white water rafting and combine it with the experience of camping in the wilderness on the banks of the Dalaman River.

Sailing: The Gulf of Gocek and its friendly marina is one of the Mediterranean's best sailing spots. Some of the wonderful sea journeys, which have become the most popular activity in the region, take place in the beautiful coves of Marmaris.

Paragliding: Hisaronu, at the outskirts of the Mount Babadag-Oludeniz, is regarded worldwide for paragliding.

Dalaman Holiday Weather

Max Temp C	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Turkey	21	24	29	32	32	28	26
London	21	24	29	32	32	28	26
Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Turkey	8	9	9	11	12	9	8
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

Getting Around on Turkey - Dalaman Holidays

Boat: There are many types of cruises that link all the resorts an villages around the area, take a Gullet cruise or a Blue Voyage cruise to explore Dalaman and the surrounding areas.

Bus: The local bus (known as Dolmus) is normally a white mini bus that travels around the resorts. There are no specified bus stops, so to stop the Dolmus just flag one down.

Taxi There are numerous taxis in all towns and resorts and are recognisable by their chequered black and yellow bands.

Car Hire: Provides a flexible and convenient way of getting around whilst on holiday to Dalaman. You can add car hire when you book your holiday.

Dalaman Holidays Shopping

Popular items purchased by visitors on Dalaman holidays include:

• Handicrafts
• Jewellery
• Leather goods
• Carpets and rugs

Holidays in Dalaman - Beaches

Fethiye has a fine beach nearby at Calis, a 4 km. stretch of sand and shingle, which has now grown into a small resort.

Oludeniz region with 2 km. stretch of sand and pebble beach (Belcekiz) linked to a cobalt blue lagoon (Dead Sea), lying calm as a millpond in the heart of this area.