Located between Fethiye and Marmaris, Dalyan attracts local and foreign tourists every year. Dalyan, which doubles its population especially in the summer months, is one of the preferred holiday destinations for those who want to spend a quiet holiday with its clean nature and water. Dalyan has a Mediterranean climate and the summer season starts in April and ends in November. Although Dalyan is a fishing town, tourism has been an important livelihood in line with the increasing demand in recent years. Dalyan is among the preferences of those who want to have a bit more calm holiday away from traffic, work stress and crowded holiday places.
Distances to Dalyan:
Ankara Dalyan 700 km
Antalya Dalyan 270 km
Bodrum Dalyan 189 km
Dalaman Dalyan 78 km
Dalaman Airport Dalyan 28 km
Fethiye Dalyan 67 km
İstanbul Dalyan 825 km
İzmir Dalyan 325 km
Marmaris Dalyan 90 km
Muğla Dalyan 83 km
Ortaca Dalyan 12 km
How to get to Dalyan
The nearest airport is Dalaman Airport for those who want to come to Dalyan by air. There is an increase in the number of flights to Dalaman in the summer months as well as direct flights from abroad. Those arriving at Dalaman Airport can easily reach Dalyan by HAVAŞ shuttles or taxis.
Those who want to come to Dalyan by land should follow Antalya, Fethiye or Muğla, Marmaris direction. Especially in the summer, there are direct buses from everywhere in Turkey as well as indirect buses from Muğla and Fethiye.
Transportation in Dalyan
For those staying in the centre of Dalyan, transportation is quite easy. Transportation in Dalyan is usually provided by minibuses and renting bicycles is among the options to visit Dalyan. One of the means of transportation in Dalyan is the minibus. It is possible to wander among the reeds with minibus boats, see the King Tombs of the Caunos, go to the area where Dalyan mud baths are made or to İztuzu beach. For those who want to ride in nature and traces of history, there are suitable routes for hiking and cycling along the lake of Sülüngür, Kocagöl or Sarsala Bay and riverside of Dalyan.
When to visit Dalyan?
In Dalyan where the Mediterranean climate is seen, hot and dry winters are hot and rainy in summer and the average annual temperature is 17 degrees. While the months of July are the hottest months in Dalyan, where humidity is quite low in the summer months, January is the coldest month in Dalyan with an average of 11 degrees. From April to November, you can swim in Dalyan.
Since the opening of the tourism season, a significant increase has been observed in the population of Dalyan since July, August and September are the busiest months. April, May, September and October are recommended for those who want to spend a quiet holiday, while those who want to stay in Dalyan are advised to book in advance.
Shopping and bazaars in Dalyan
Dalyan Bazaar is the first address among those who can shop in Dalyan. It is possible to find all kinds of products sought in the shops located sşde by side. The bazaar in the city centre is recommended to visit if you’d like to take a short walk after dinner and also visit the bazaar. In the neighbourhood bazaar which is held every Saturday in Dalyan, all kinds of products such as spices and textile products are sold beside the vegetables and fruits grown in the region. The products sold in the market include vegetables, dried fruits, farmer cheese, butter, tomato paste, yoghurt and herbs believed to have healing features. Another bazaar established in the region is held every Sunday in Köyceğiz
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In Dalyan, which has traces of by Aegean and Mediterranean cuisine, olive oil dishes, appetizers and seafood stand out the most and for vegetarian ones, vegetable dishes made from herbs of the Aegean and the Mediterranean region are among the options. Other dishes from Dalyan include Tarhana, Arabasi soup, stuffed squash blossoms, Ekşili chicken, Yoghurt and Keşkek. Jams made in Dalyan and surrounding villages and Bazlama bread, loaf bread and cornbread are among the other delicacies of the region.
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With its immaculate nature, magnificent geography and history, all-inclusive hotels, half-board or bed and breakfast hotels, boutique hotels, hostels, rental apartments, rental villas are among the options for those who wish to stay in Dalyan, while there are also campsites for those who wish to camp in Dalyan.
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Coast Guard 158
Gendarmerie 156
Ambulance 112
Mayor’s Office: 0252 284 20 38
Police 155
Tourist information office: 0252 284 42 35
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