Thursday, November 13, 2008

DALYAN Strait and the iztuzu Beach

Dalyan, which is located in the district of Ortaca, has an extremely unusual ecosystem thanks to the Dalyan delta, formed as a result of thousands of years of tectonic movement here.

The Dalyan delta is surrounded to its east and west by forested mountains and was formed by the 12-kilometer-long strait that connects Lake Köyceğiz to the sea. This strait is lined by reeds on both sides, making it look like some sort of labyrinth.

The Dalyan Strait reaches the sea at the famous Iztuzu Beach. This beach stretches for five kilometers, and its sands are constantly changing due to the unusual tidal patterns here. This is also a site where the famous Caretta caretta sea turtle lays its eggs seasonally.

Tourists visiting Dalyan also have a chance to see the so-called King's Cemetery, which is an extension of the ancient city of Kaunos. There are 167 stone tombs located here.

Of course, the phenomenon of yacht tourism is also alive and well in Muğla, as there are 131 villages along the Muğla coastline, each more beautiful than the next.

When it comes to yacht tourism, places like Göcek, Fethiye, Marmaris, Dalaman, Ekincik, Datça, Hisarönü, Gökova and Bodrum all stand out. The three marinas located in Marmaris alone have the moorage to anchor 3,000-4,000 yachts. And the four marinas in Göcek have always at least 1,000 yachts in them, in winter and summer. More than 100,000 yachts and boats make their way in and out of the Bodrum, Marmaris, Yalıkavak, Turgutreis, Fethiye and Göçek marinas every year.

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