Area Description: DALAMAN AND THE GOLF RESORT The Dalaman is an area of breathtaking natural beauty located between the sea and mountains, with lush cotton fields, fragrant orange groves, lovely unspoilt beaches and fascinating ancient sites. The ideal base to explore from or just relax in the rural setting. The first Golf Resort in this region is nearing completion and is expected to open in Summer / Autumn 2010. Dalaman is rapidly becoming an area of destination rather than just a stop over on the way to some other resort town. Recent investments to Airport, road ways and the continuous development of the area is making it more accessible. Over - development and exploitation of the area is stopped by the protection afforded to the rare loggerhead turtles that frequent the river and beach. This should ensure that Dalaman continues to develop in harmony with its surrounding environment and retain its natural beauty. Dalama ... [Read More]

Area Description: DALAMAN AND THE GOLF RESORT The Dalaman is an area of breathtaking natural beauty located between the sea and mountains, with lush cotton fields, fragrant orange groves, lovely unspoilt beaches and fascinating ancient sites. The ideal base to explore from or just relax in the rural setting. The first Golf Resort in this region is nearing completion and is expected to open in Summer / Autumn 2010. Dalaman is rapidly becoming an area of destination rather than just a stop over on the way to some other resort town. Recent investments to Airport, road ways and the continuous development of the area is making it more accessible. Over - development and exploitation of the area is stopped by the protection afforded to the rare loggerhead turtles that frequent the river and beach. This should ensure that Dalaman continues to develop in harmony with its surrounding environment and retain its natural beauty. Dalaman has many shops, supermarkets, tea garden and restaurants where you can enjoy Turkish cuisine; the ingredients will be organic and grown on the local farms. Dalaman has its own huge natural beach, although not overly commercial, it is still pleasant and hosts lots of wildlife. BEACHES, RELAXATION, ADVENTURE AND HISTORY DALAMAN BEACH: is totally unspoilt, an ideal spot for relaxing, a walk, a family BBQ or watching the sun go down. Just 10 minutes from the Villa. THERME MARIS SPA: you can buy a day pass to use some great facilities including massage, fitness centre, beauty centre (skin care centre, aromatic bathtub, solarium, peeling, hamam, sauna, pressotherapy, starvac, thermo failure), 3 different outdoor pools with thermal natural water, indoor pool, jacuzzi and mud bath. You can see and feed the endangered Loggerhead Turtles. Located immediately behind Dalaman Beach. SARIGERME BEACH: with 4 miles of golden sand, shallow sea and the island of Babaada not too far in the distance, is a great day out for all the family. A short walk along the wooded footpath with its turkeys, chickens and peacocks running free, brings you out onto the exceptionally clean beach. Facilities include food and drink outlets, water sports, showers, toilets, beach chairs, umbrellas and dressing cabins are all available. There is a small charge at the entrance, (less than 50p), which goes towards the upkeep and services for the beach. A 20 minute drive from the Villa. SARSALA BEACH: is a lovely family beach set in a small bay with a restaurant, changing rooms, shower and W.C. The beach is 6 miles from Dalaman. There are daily "12 island" boat trips available from the small pier prices from 15 Turkish Lira per person and includes a BBQ lunch. A 20 minute drive from the Villa. IZTUZU BEACH: Visit one of the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean coastline. This sand bar that separates the sea from the mouth of the Dalyan Creek is an excellent swimming beach. Situated 30 minutes from Dalaman, Iztuzu Beach has also been preserved, as it is one of the last nesting grounds for the endangered Loggerhead Turtles. SAKLIKENT GORGE: the ideal place to visit if you are feeling especially hot. The gorge is 18km long and so steep and narrow that the sun does not penetrate, so the water is icy cold. The gorge is approached along a wooden boardwalk above the river and opens out to a series of wooden platforms suspended above the water, where you can buy and eat trout at one of the specialist restaurants. For more information visit: www.saklikentgorge.net GOCEK: Often referred to as the St.Tropez of Turkey, with its exclusive yachting marina and unspoilt beaches, Gocek has emerged as one of the countries most affluent areas to live in Turkey. Take the 12 Island Boat Excursion great day out for all the family. The market takes place on a Sunday, ideal place to buy leather goods, local crafts don’t forget to haggle! DALYAN: Only 20 minutes drive to the west from the Villa, you will find Dalyan, a small but exquisite fishing town, which lies next to a meandering river, teaming with wild life. After spending your time browsing the typically diverse Turkish market stalls, why not relax and take a look at the Lycian tombs, carved into the rock face, from the comfort of one of the many romantically set restaurants lining the Dalyan riverside. It only takes you a few minutes from the centre of town to stroll through to the Old Dalyan of gardens and willow trees, to flavour days gone by. KAUNOS: Visit the ancient ruins of Kaunos, situated approximately 10km from Dalyan, and 40 minutes from the villa. Amongst the ruins of the city, you will find an old theatre, a large rectangular building that was probably a temple, others of uncertain description, a Byzantine church, and very curious rock-hewn tombs. SULTANIYE HOT SPRINGS & MUD BATHS: Situated just before Dalyan Creek joins the lake, you can give yourself a body pack of mud and then wash it all off again in a sulphur pool with temperatures as hot as in the Sultaniye Baths. EPHESUS: ( EFES ) Why not explore the well preserved marble ruins of the ancient capital of Roman Asia, with its 25,000-seat Great Theatre. One of Turkeys most visited tourist sites; Ephesus was once the home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Situated on the West Coast, Ephesus is a good 3-4 hour drive from the Villa.