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Kaunos Ancient City · Rock Tombs
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Turkey's Hidden Paradise
Dalyan Travel Guide
Dalyan is a riverside town in southwest Türkiye, 25 km from Dalaman Airport, known for the Lycian rock tombs of Kaunos, Iztuzu (Turtle) Beach where loggerhead turtles nest, and its sulphur mud baths. This guide covers what to see, when to go and how to get there.
- 25 kmFrom Airport
- 300+Sunny Days/Year
- 12 kmScenic Canal
Why Dalyan?
A Living Open-Air Museum
Where 3,000 years of history meets untouched Mediterranean nature
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3,000 Years of History
From the mighty Kaunos Ancient City to the iconic Lycian Rock Tombs carved into sheer cliff faces — Dalyan is a living timeline of Carian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations.
History
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Pristine Nature
Iztuzu Beach, one of the last remaining Caretta Caretta nesting grounds in the Mediterranean, stretches 12 km without a single building. The Dalyan Delta shelters over 180 bird species.
Nature
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Ancient Healing Waters
Sultaniye Hot Springs have been healing visitors for 2,000 years. Natural mineral-rich mud baths offer a rejuvenation experience unchanged since antiquity.
Wellness
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Authentic Mediterranean Flavours
Fresh sea bass from the river, wild herbs from the mountains, legendary blue crab from Köyceğiz Lake — Dalyan's cuisine is a celebration of land and sea.
CuisineMust See
01Kaunos Ancient City
Walk through the remains of a 3,000-year-old city — from its 5,000-seat Roman theatre to the harbour that once connected Kaunos to the ancient world.
Read More02Lycian Rock Tombs
Carved into sheer cliff faces in the 4th century BC, these temple-style tombs glow golden at sunset and are illuminated at night — Dalyan's most iconic sight.
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03Iztuzu Turtle Beach
A 12-kilometre golden sand strip with zero buildings, protected since 1988 as one of the Mediterranean's most important Caretta Caretta nesting grounds.
Read MoreWeather & Climate
Dalyan Weather Guide
Plan your perfect visit with monthly weather data, sea temperatures, and activity recommendations
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32°C
Air Temperature
↓ 18°C
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26°C
Sea Temperature
✅ Great for swimming
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7 km/h
Wind Speed
Calm
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11 h
Daily Sunshine
UV: 8/11
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0.4 m
Waves
Calm seas
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45%
Humid.
Calm
| Month | 🌡️ Air | 🌊 Sea | ☀️ Sun | 💨 Wind | 🌧️ Rain | 🌊 Waves | 🏊 Swim |
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| January | 15° / 6° | 17° | 5h | 12 | 170mm | 1m | ✗ |
| February | 16° / 6° | 16° | 6h | 11 | 130mm | 1.2m | ✗ |
| March | 19° / 8° | 17° | 7h | 10 | 80mm | 0.8m | ✗ |
| April | 23° / 11° | 18° | 9h | 9 | 40mm | 0.6m | ✗ |
| May | 28° / 15° | 20° | 11h | 8 | 25mm | 0.4m | ✓ |
| June | 33° / 19° | 24° | 13h | 8 | 8mm | 0.3m | ✓ |
| July | 36° / 22° | 26° | 14h | 9 | 3mm | 0.2m | ✓ |
| August | 36° / 22° | 27° | 13h | 8 | 2mm | 0.3m | ✓ |
| September | 32° / 18° | 26° | 11h | 7 | 15mm | 0.4m | ✓ |
| October | 27° / 14° | 23° | 8h | 8 | 60mm | 0.6m | ✓ |
| November | 21° / 10° | 20° | 6h | 10 | 120mm | 1m | ✗ |
| December | 16° / 7° | 18° | 5h | 12 | 190mm | 0.8m | ✗ |
Recommended Activities This Month
⛵Boat Tours✓ Available now
🏊Swimming✓ Available now
🐢Turtle Watching✓ Available now
🧖Mud Baths✓ Available now
🐦Birdwatching✓ Available now
🥾Hiking✓ Available now
🤿Diving✓ Available now
🏛️Cultural Tours✓ Available now
Interactive Map
Find Every Attraction
Click any marker to explore — each links directly to its dedicated page with full details.
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Discover Every Corner of Dalyan
Six curated journeys through history, nature, wellness, adventure, cuisine, and local knowledge
🏛️🌳Nature
Iztuzu Beach · Caretta Caretta · Lake Koycegiz · Dalyan Delta
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🧖Wellness
Sultaniye Springs · Mud Baths
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🚤Tours
River Boat Tour · Kaunos Culture Tour · Water Taxi · Turtle Watching
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🍽️Cuisine
Local Cuisine
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📌Travel Guide
Airport Transfer · When to Visit · Koycegiz Market · FAQ
Explore AllDalyan in Numbers
A rare corner of Turkey where ancient civilisation blends seamlessly with protected nature
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3,000+
Years of History
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180+
Bird Species
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12 km
Scenic Canal
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300+
Sunny Days/Year
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300+
Turtle Nests/Year
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25 km
From Airport
Experience Dalyan
One Day, Infinite Memories
A typical day in Dalyan — morning to sunset
08:00
Riverside Breakfast
Start your day with a traditional Turkish breakfast overlooking the Rock Tombs — fresh cheese, honey, olives, and endless tea.
10:00
River Boat Cruise
Board a traditional wooden boat and glide through the reed-lined delta towards the ancient city of Kaunos.
12:00
Mud Bath & Hot Springs
Cover yourself in mineral-rich mud, dry in the sun, and rinse off in 39°C thermal waters — a 2,000-year-old wellness ritual.
14:00
Iztuzu Beach
Arrive at Turkey's most famous turtle beach — 12 km of pristine sand where Caretta Caretta turtles nest each summer.
18:00
Golden Hour Sunset
Watch the Rock Tombs glow amber, then golden, then deep orange as the sun sets behind the mountains. Pure magic.
20:00
Riverside Dinner
Fresh fish, local meze, and Turkish wine under the stars — with the illuminated tombs reflected in the still river water.
Traveler Stories
What Visitors Say About Dalyan
We took the river boat past the rock tombs at sunset and it was genuinely breathtaking. Dalyan feels like a secret the rest of the world hasn't found yet.
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Sarah M.
United Kingdom
The combination of ancient ruins, thermal springs and unspoiled beaches is unlike anything else in the Mediterranean. We keep coming back every summer.
HW
Hans W.
Germany
Watching a Caretta Caretta turtle swim alongside our boat was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Dalyan is a paradise for nature lovers and families alike.
ML
Marie L.
France
Ready to Discover Dalyan?
Just 25 km from Dalaman International Airport — your Mediterranean paradise awaits.
