Located
in the province of Mugla and possessing one of the most special gifts
of nature and history, Köycegiz stands beside the same named lake at the
tip of which touches the Mediterranean. Now a nature and wild life
preserve, this site is home to many species of birds and is a real
paradise with its rare and beautiful setting, and with a history going
back to 3500 BC. It is possible to cruise over the natural
labyrinth-like channel walled with reeds, that link the sea and the Lake
of Köycegiz, which is described as “smooth as glass” till noon and
suitable for wind-surfing in the afternoon.
The lake contains almost every kind of seafood including carp and
crab. Dalyan can be reached at the end of a road decorated with scented
frankincense trees. The
Dalyan Delta is a unique site, lying peacefully
with its 4 kilometers-long golden beach. Sea turtles of Loggerhead
Caretta Caretta and blue crabs live here making the area more
attractive. The beaches where these sea turtles nestle can be reached by
a boat ride from Dalyan town, passing through beds of bulrushes and
pampas grass in the river.
On the other side of the channel is the marvelous view of the ancient
city of Caunos, which was situated on the border between Caria and
Lycia and was an important sea-port. The site can be reached by boat or
on foot. The first sight here is the fascinating tombs carved into the
rock and overlooking the waterway. Also of interest in this district is
the acropolis lying a little inland, together with a Roman temple,
antique theater, agora, Ibrab and Susandaa castles.
The Dalyan region is not the last site in Köycegiz to offer natural
beauty. The Gulf of
Göcek, with its many bays facing numerous islets is
another spot. Holding a lovely marina, it constitutes a perfect center
for sailing, and there are also ruins of the ancient city of Arymaxa,
furnishing a different scenery. You can also take a mud bath on the bank
of the river, its’ rich minerals such as calcium and magnesium which
are beneficial for the skin.
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