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Possessing the most special gifts of
nature and history, Köycegiz stands beside the same named lake a tip of
which touches the Mediterranean. Now a nature and wild life preserve,
this site 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 sea and
Lake Koycegiz, which is described as "smooth as glass" till noon and
suitable for wind-surfing in the afternoon; it 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 golden beach. Sea
turtles of Caretta, and blue crabs live here making the area more
attractive.
On the other side of the channel is the
marvelous view of the ancient city Caunos, which was situated on the
border between Caria and Lycia and a most important sea-port. The first
sight here, is the unique and fascinating tombs carved into the rock and
overlooking the waterway. Also of interest in this district is the
acropolis lying a litte inland, together with a Roman temple, antique
theatre, Ibrab and Susandaa castles.
The Dalyan region is not the last site in
Köycegiz to offer natural beauty. The Gulf of Gocek, with its many bays
facing numerous islets is another spot. Holding a lovely marina, it
constitutes a perfect center for sailing, and here there are also the
ruins of the ancient city of Arymaxa, furnishing a different scenery.
Dalaman, is still another point of
attraction, and constitutes one of the nicest holiday villages of
Köycegiz, with its fine beaches with neighboring pine forests
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