Dalyan is located on
the south west coast of Turkey, situated between Marmaris and Fethiye in
the province of Mugla.
25 km from Dalaman Airport. (25
minutes travelling time).
96 km from Marmaris.
75 km from Fethiye.
32 km from Köycegiz
Population 5.134 (year 2000)
Tourist Season from April to end of October.
4 Pharmacies, one always duty 24 hrs on rota basis.
3
Doctors and 1 small but modern clinic in Dalyan. (Near hospitals
are in Ortaca, Dalaman, Koycegiz, Marmaris, Fethiye and Mugla)
Please ensure that you travel with comprehensive medical insurance as
treatment can be expensive.)
4 Taxi ranks.
1 Bank and 7 ATM cash machines. Money can be
changed at banks, POST office and many hotels also provide an exchange
service, travelers cheque's can also be exchanged.
Credit cards are accepted in many shops, restaurants and hotels.
2 Mosques.
2 Schools.
Public bus services
to Fethiye, Marmaris,
Göcek, Mugla -
direct from Dalyan 10.00-11.00 am. To Ortaca every 15
minutes (during the day) Evry hour until midnight.
To Beach, Dolmus 08.00 am onwards, Boat 08.00 am
onwards.
There is a good
choice of Bars, Restaurants and Cafes in Dalyan.
The Restaurants offer a wide
range of varying Dishes - you can choose almost anything from local
freshly caught Fish to Steak or why not try some traditional Turkish
dishes such as Kofte or Lamb Tandir. Many European dishes are also on
offer on the vast menus.
All of the
Restaurants have a brilliant atmosphere especially at night. Some have
live music, some have exceptional views of the famous Rock Tombs, they
are all unique in their own way.
The native language is
Turkish, however most retailers, restaurateurs, tour guides and bar
staff speak good English, German and Dutch.
Some
Turkish customs
It is illegal not to
carry photograph ID in Turkey. It is therefore advisable to carry a
photocopy of your passport with you at all times.
Turkey is 2 hours ahead
of the UK and 1 hour ahead of mainland Europe.
When driving in Turkey
you must carry your driving licence with you at all times. Further it
is advisable not to travel long distances at night as road and driving
conditions are not to UK and European standards.
The sun in Turkey is
very strong, especially in July and August, a strong factor sun cream
should be applied frequently.
A sink plug may come in useful, as many hotels and small pensions do not
supply a plug. This is because in the Muslim faith it is preferred that
one washes in running water. A torch may be needed as some areas of road
in Dalyan are unlit and of an uneven surface. Turkey also has many power
cuts but these usually only last for a short while.
Water: Although the
water is clean it is not recommended that you drink it due to the high
mineral content. Bottled water is not expensive.
It is advisable to drink bottled water and wash all fruit and vegetables
before eating.
Photography: The
Turkish landscape is perfect for photographic opportunities. Do be
careful of Military Zones, inside museums. Some local people in villages
may be offended if you take their picture. It is always wise to ask
first.
Post office: These can easily be spotted by the yellow PTT sign.
It is centre of town. It is working like a bank too.
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