Dalaman Lifestyle
Unlike Bodrum and other vibrant holiday resorts Dalaman is still very much a quiet region with unspoilt beaches, ancient ruins and parks. It offers tranquillity and exceptional beauty. There are two main beaches in the area: protected Iztuzu Beach (famous for the turtle Careta Careta which lay their eggs there), and Sarigerme Beach 15 min away.
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| From the investment point of view Dalaman area classifies as an up-and-coming area, with a massive potential. Government is pumping a lot of money into the area. One development that will stimulate house prices in this area is a construction of four golf courses. They are going to be built around Sarigerme Beach in four years time. As you can imagine, this will bring substantial wealth to the area. Another project is building a marina in Dalaman beach. This will have a significant effect on the area, as we have seen for example in Yalikavak on Bodrum Peninsula where demand for properties have risen dramatically. The other proposed projects are as follow: rural tourism, health and thermal tourism, water sports tourism, nature parks, eco tourism and youth tourism. |
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| A huge advantage of Dalaman is the international airport with all year flights from the UK and other European countries. The airport has being expanded and a new international terminal will be opend in June 2006. At the moment 1.5 million people use the airport annually. The number is expected to reach 5 million in the next 5 years. |
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Because of the historical character of the place and the natural beauty Dalaman area is classified as an archaeological site and a conservation area.
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Dalaman offers people peace and quiet as well as outstanding natural beauty but at the same time is close to ancient cities such as Caunos, Lycean rock tombs, and superb Sultaniye thermal spas and famous mud baths. The nearby Golgeli Mounatins present a great opportunity for those who enjoy trekking. The mountains are full of lakes and high plateau villages. |
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| Transport |
You can easily get to Dalaman from Muğla-Fethiye highway. There are buses that run here every day from all major cities.
Those who come by plane land at the Dalaman Airport . The international airport also has domestic flights from cities such as Ankara and Istanbul. |
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| Food - Drink |
The Dalaman Valley is very fertile and every season offers you an abundance of fruit and vegetables. Since there are always plenty of vegetables, local vegetable dishes are rich and widely consumed. Some of the green plants not even known in big cities, such beetroot, mustard, mallow, nettle, clayey, patience, purslane and yellow herb, are turned into delicious meals in the hands of local women. You can sample some of these in Dalaman’s restaurants.
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Accommodation |
There are hotels and pensions near the airport and also in the city centre. The largest hotel is the Therme Maris Otel in the İncebel region. |
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| Thermal Waters Tourism |
It is believed the sulphurous thermal waters of Kapıkargın and İncebel have healing powers. The İncebel thermal waters are used by the Therme Maris Hotel Within the hotel you have beauty and care facilities, mud bath and sulphurous water pools. |
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| Rafting and River Canoeing |
There are companies conducting rafting and river canoeing tours on the Akköprü section of the Dalaman Stream. You can be collected directly from your boat or hotel and taken on your rafting safari, being returned at the end of the day. |
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| Yachting Tourism and Blue Cruises |
The shores of Dalaman are on the route of the Blue Cruise. On the Blue Cruise route the boats go to the coves of Sarsala, Büngüş, Sıralıbük, Kurşunlu and Taşyaka (Bedri Rahmi) on the Kapıdağ Peninsula . All these coves are of extraordinary beauty. |
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