subject: Discovering Dalaman [print this page] If you want cheap holidays steeped in beauty and cultural attractions, why not your book holidays to Dalaman. The gateway to some of Turkey's largest and most popular resorts, it boasts a spectacular coastline, fabulous mountain scenery, year-round sunshine and a rich cultural heritage. With fantastic beaches and a wide range of land and water sports, Dalaman appeals to all ages.
Dalaman is the gateway to Aegean resorts such as Fethiye and Olu Deniz, to the south, and Mediterranean hotspots like Marmaris and Dalyan, to the north. Although the airport city of Dalaman is mainly seen as a transit point, it is also an attractive resort in its own right. The Dalaman River offers excellent opportunities for white water rafting, while the attractive beaches of Gocek Bay are just 8 km from the airport.
Dalaman brings you to an area of almost unimaginable scenic beauty. Marmaris, Data, Dalyan, Sargerme, Fethiye, l Deniz, Kalkan and Ka are among the most beautiful resorts in Turkey, combining stunning bays and beaches with spectacular scenery.
The Lycian, Roman and Ottoman Empires have all left their mark, making Dalaman a cultural magnet. Explore fascinating Lycian rock graves at Gcek, erefler, Bozbel, Dalyan, Dalaman and Fethiye, or see the Cleopatra Baths at Kapda. Visit the ancient cities of Hippokome and Telmessos, in Dalaman and Fethiye - more can be found at Kaunos, Tlos, Letonya, Data and Xanthos. The area also has a number of mediaeval attractions, such as the Karaaa Monastery.
Dalaman's picturesque harbour towns of Fethiye and Turunc mean an endless supply of Mediterranean seafood restaurants, while at ancient Dalyan you can see rare sea turtles and other marine life. Marmaris offers cheap holidays in a vibrant, party resort atmosphere, while neighbouring Icmelor offers tranquil coves and stunning mountain scenery. Olu Deniz, on the Aegean coast, is probably Dalaman's most photographed resort, with a stunning lagoon backed by swathes of pine forested hills.
