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| DALYAN ( Turtle Beach ) |
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| excursIon detaIls |
Dalyan means in Turkish enclosure of nets fixed on poles used for catching fish. Some
of the most spectacular scenery ever,sail down the Dalyan River,meandering through
the maze of reed-covered sandbanks,past meadows,edged with cypress trees and
flowers. See the eerie Lycian Rock Tombs,home to king and queens in 400 BC,carved
out of the cliff-face. Carry on towards the natural sulphur mudbaths where you can
cover yourself from head to toe in therapeutic mud ( said to take 10 years off you! )
Relax and enjoy a light riverside lunch before discovering the beautiful 7km stretch of
the caretta caretta beach.home and breeding ground of the famous loggerhead turtle.
A day filled with magical highlights that will saty in yout memory for many years. |
| INCLUDES |
| Transfer,Guide,Open Buffet Lunch,Entry Fees |
Dalyan means in Turkish: Enclosure of nets fixed on
poles used for catching fish. Twelve years ago Dalyan was a small
fishing village, the discovery of the endangered Caretta Caretta
Turtles and the wildlife in the area led to campaign to listed the
area for conservation.
Since 1989 Turkey has taken steps towards the the
conservation of wildlife. One and most important of protected area
is Dalyan.
The village has therefore retained its natural charm
and beauty. A haven for relaxation that has blossomed to cater for
the serious traveller. There are many restaurants in which to try
Turkish cuisine, bars and shops. There are few discos out of town,
so as not to disturb those of you that wish to retire early. In
summary a unique destination full of culture, charm, history and
contrasting beauty, excellent cuisine and unforgetable hospitality
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| SEE THE PROTECTED CARETTACARETTA
TURTLES |
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The Caretta Caretta turtle is designated as threatened
on the Federal Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List.These
turtles with their large heads and reddish brown shells come to I
ztuzu Beach to nest from May to September. Th ey have yellowish to
white undersides and can measure up to 3-4 feet in leng t h. The
turtle reaches maturity around 15 years of age, they can weigh
between 150 and 300 pounds.
Adult turtles are meeting in lake of Dalyan Delta few
weeks before the female lays her eggs. They are feeding before sex.
Famela chooses a boyfriend. Their sex takes some hours and other
turtles stays far away. You can hear their sounds.
The Caretta Caretta Turtle , returns to the beach
where they themselves hatched. The adult female may lay several
clutches each season, usually she will lay eggs every two-three
years.
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| ANCIENT ROCK TOMB |
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Theses tombs are the resting places the kings of
Caunos. They are carved in the style of Lycian rock tombs. There are
two types of tomb to be found in Dalyan. Simple chambers, cut in to
the rock face like a room and more elaborate temple tombs. Many
tombs were built with false walls placing valuables behind them so
as to fool robbers, eventually this was to no avail as all the tombs
were emptied of their treasures.
Rock tombs can be seen along the Lycian coast, but
best exemples of them in Dalyan.
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| FIVE THOUSAND YEARS CITY OF
CAUNOS.. |
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The ancient city of Caunos grew on the border between
Lycia and Caria. Caunos had a particular culture was an independent
city state.
The city sprawls over a broad slope overlooking the
sea and delta. At Caunos there is an Acropolis surrounded by the
city walls, a theatre (which seats 1500 ), Four temples, an agora,
shops, harbour, Roman bath and cistern, Some of ruins are still
underground.
You can visit C a unos at any time. First you will
have to cross the channel via a rowing boat, then 10 minutes walk to
the city. Caunos can also be visited as part of a daily boat
tour.
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