This region in the South West of Turkey has been a holiday area for many years now, but it is still nowhere near as commercialised as many other countries popular with English tourists. The benefits of this area are that in addition to the beautiful scenery there are ancient sites of cultural interest to visit.
Places to visit near Turunç, include Dalyan and its amazing Turtle Beach, which is a conservation area, usually reached by boat. Also worth a visit are the rock tombs and the ancient city of Kaunus. There are also mud baths in this area which are said to have health benefits, and are popular with both tourists, and Turkish people.
There are many boat trips available to other beaches and bays in the area, and if you want to get out and about, there is plenty to keep you occupied for 2 weeks. If you have an adventurous streak there is nothing more exciting than a trip down the Dalaman river whitewater rafting or a day out on a jeep safari where as well as having a lot of fun, you get to see some of the beautiful scenery in the area.
Places to visit near Turunç, include Dalyan and its amazing Turtle Beach, which is a conservation area, usually reached by boat. Also worth a visit are the rock tombs and the ancient city of Kaunus. There are also mud baths in this area which are said to have health benefits, and are popular with both tourists, and Turkish people.
There are many boat trips available to other beaches and bays in the area, and if you want to get out and about, there is plenty to keep you occupied for 2 weeks. If you have an adventurous streak there is nothing more exciting than a trip down the Dalaman river whitewater rafting or a day out on a jeep safari where as well as having a lot of fun, you get to see some of the beautiful scenery in the area.
Another popular trip, which can easily be arranged in the resort, is to the Ancient site of Ephesus. You can also visit Pamukkale, the white 'cotton castle', the natural wonder created by deposits from the mineral-rich water and swim in the thermal springs amidst Roman columns.
The nearest large resort for shopping and a lively nightlife is Marmaris which can be reached by hourly water-taxi, or dolmus (shared taxi) in about 30 to 40 minutes. Between Turunç and Marmaris is the resort of Icmeler, which although quite large is quieter and more upmarket than Marmaris. There is also a very large market here on a Wednesday.
The nearest large resort for shopping and a lively nightlife is Marmaris which can be reached by hourly water-taxi, or dolmus (shared taxi) in about 30 to 40 minutes. Between Turunç and Marmaris is the resort of Icmeler, which although quite large is quieter and more upmarket than Marmaris. There is also a very large market here on a Wednesday.