Dalaman on the Mediterranean of Turkey. Description and characterization.
Dalaman is a small town nestled on the Mediterranean coast. It is nestled at the foot of mountains covered with coniferous and larch forests. In some places steep mountains come right up to the water, creating an abundance of colorful coves. Unlike other popular Turkish resorts, it is not so crowded, that is why fans of solitude and quiet family vacation come here.
Dalaman is famous for its clean beaches and a huge number of natural attractions. The resort has excellent conditions for diving and rafting. Territorially, the town is the regional center of the provinceMuglaand is located in close proximity to such famous resort towns asFethiyeиMarmaris.
Where is Dalaman?
The functioning of Dalaman International Airport makes it easy to reach the prescribed destination. The airport regularly receives several hundred flights from all major cities in Europe and Asia. The airport is located 20 kilometers from the town. To get to the center is most advantageous with the help of buses of the company Havash. Through Dalaman there is a route connection with all the cities of the Mediterranean coast of Antalya, as well as other major cities of Turkey - Istanbul, Ankara.
What is the climate like in Dalaman?
Located on the southwestern coast of Turkey, Dalaman is situated in the Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by hot, dry summers and warm, slushy winters. Already in April the water in the sea heats up to more or less comfortable for bathing temperatures, but de facto the beginning of the tourist season is considered to be May. At this time, the air temperature reaches +29 - 30 ° C, and water temperature +25 -28 ° C. The hottest months are July and August, at which time the thermometer column can reach a mark of +35°C. However, in connection with the low humidity of the air, the heat is relatively easy to bear. In September in Dalaman begins the velvet season, which lasts until mid-October.
The history of Dalaman as a city.
The history of Dalaman as a resort resort is very short and begins only in 1987, when an international airport was built in the town. Before that, the small village acted only as a transit point to Fethiye and Marmaris. Before that there were several small hotels in Dalaman, adapted for short-term accommodation of vacationers.
What to see in Dalaman?
One of the most interesting attractions of Dalaman is the railway station. Its exclusivity lies in the fact that no route goes to this station, as the town has no railroad connection at all. As it turns out, the reason for this embarrassment was the French architects who got their orders mixed up. They were simultaneously received two expensive orders: to create projects for a railroad station in Egypt and hunting lodge for the mayor Abbas Pasha in Dalaman. By an unfortunate coincidence, the hunting lodge went to Africa, while the railroad station was built on the Mediterranean coast.
Another curiosity of Dalaman is the building of the Municipal Reserve, located in a beautiful place, among palm groves and Botanical Gardens, here you can see several hundred representatives of the Mediterranean flora. There is also a lot to see in the vicinity of Dalaman. One of the most popular points of all excursion routes is Kalinda. This is the most ancient village, located two kilometers from the town in the direction to Fethiye. Despite the fact that only fragments of the city walls have survived in a preserved state, the surrounding area is of interest to admirers of history and ancient architecture.
The ancient Lycian cities of Lidai, Kria, and Lissai are no less interesting, and they are systematically visited by tourists. The uniqueness of these ancient Greek villages lies in the fact that they can be seen in their original glory, as archaeological work on their territory has never been carried out. Also 30 km away from Dalaman is the ancient town of Hippokom with the most famous rock tombs. The cave on Gokdag Mountain, the ancient handicraft workshops in the village of Gürkey and one of the oldest bridges across the Dalaman River - Akkopru.
What are the beaches in Dalaman?
The beaches in Dalaman are mostly semi-wild and sandy, but this is largely responsible for their striking colorfulness. The beaches in the region of Kurshunlu, Tashyaka, Byungus, Syralubuk bays are especially popular with diving fans. However, the most beautiful beach in Dalaman is called “Turtle” or Iztuzu, located 8 km from the city. The beach is studded with fine golden sand and stretches along the coast for more than 5 km.
Rafting on the swift Dalaman River on rafts, boats and canoes is considered the main entertainment at the resort. Vacationers are advised routes of various categories of complexity, some of them can be attended even by children. You can also go on an entertaining jeep safari or an excursion to the ancient island of Rhodes.
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