Dalyan in the province of Mugla. Description and characterization of the town.

Dalyan is a tiny seaside town located in the southern third of Turkey, on the banks of a river of the same name. Its population numbers only 4. 5 thousand people, most of them are immigrants from England and Germany. Administratively, the town belongs to the province ofMuglaOrtaja neighborhood.

Dalyan attracts fans of extreme entertainment (rafting, diving, safari), as well as those who adore quiet, cozy rest. The town is located among the mountains, covered with coniferous pine forests. It is also sometimes called “Turkish Venice”, because the town stands entirely on the water. The streets of Dalyan are bays and canals, on which local residents move on small boats.

Where is Dalyan?

Dalyan is located very close to such famous resorts asMarmarisиFethiye. The closest airport to the town is located in the suburbsDalamanHowever, it accepts international flights only between April and October. During the rest of the year, flights are only allowed with stops in Istanbul or Izmir. From the airport by bus “Havaş”, cab or dolmusha you can get to Dalaman, from there you can easily get to any neighboring tourist town. From Marmaris to Dalyan there is a ferry that will take you to the bend of the Dalyan River, here you will resume your trip on a small boat on the fast river.

Is it hot in Dalyan?

Dalyan has a typical subtropical climate, with typical winter rains and summer heat. However, due to the proximity of the mountains, which slow down the cold air masses from the continent, the cloudy days here are much less than on the coast of Antalya. Because of the low humidity in Dalyan is recommended to rest families with small children, as well as individuals suffering from respiratory diseases and cardiovascular system. Tourist season in Dalyan begins in May, when the river water is quite warm for bathing, and lasts until mid-October. At this time, the air here heats up to +28°C, and the water - to +22 - 24°C. In the hottest summer months - July-August - the thermometer can reach +40°C.

Briefly on the history of Dalyan's origins.

The history of Dalyan dates back about 5 thousand years. In ancient times it was commonly known as Kaunos. According to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, it was built approximately in the X century BC by ancient Greek settlers. Originally it was a small fishing village, which during the Persian rule grew and developed into a large port town. It housed shipbuilding yards and closed harbor docks.