Before You Go: Fast Facts About Dalaman

Dalaman is a beautiful Turkish town in the Aegean region, famed for its coastlines, culture and extensive history. It’s also renowned for having the largest airport in the region and, with Dalaman Airport transfers to the surrounding areas available, it has become something of a hub from which to explore the southwestern coast of Turkey. Here are a few quick facts to get you familiarised with the resort.

Geography

Dalaman is known for its strong associations with the natural world and the beauty emanating from its untouched wildlife. The town is located in between the sea and the mountains and is surrounded by a variety of diverse landscapes, flora and fauna, including the famous loggerhead turtles who lay their eggs on the nearby Turtle Beach.

For environments allowing for more active engagement, the region is also well known for its beautiful, unspoilt sandy beaches, and the Dalaman River that has a healing mud bath in which you can take a dip and relax.

Simena – The Underwater Town

Nearby is the town of Kerkova, which boasts a quite remarkable attraction: the underwater town of Simena which was sunk in ancient times by an earthquake. There are regular guided boat tours around the submerged ruins, and you can even hire kayaks to explore first hand.

Food

When you get back from your holiday excursions, there’s nothing better than trying some of the brilliant local cuisine. Dalaman is filled with pizzerias, cafés and other eateries such as traditional tavernas and Turkish restaurants. There’s something for every mood and every palate, including highly-regarded and upmarket harbourside restaurants, beach cafés and a smattering of calm, atmospheric bars where you can try the local beer and relax in the sun.  

Butterfly Valley 

Butterfly Valley is an astonishing nature reserve perfect for a day out in which you can explore some of the natural wonders of the region at your own pace. The reserve is filled with glistening waterfalls, assorted foliage and, yes, you guessed it – butterflies! Keep an eye out for the famous tiger butterfly that resides there.

Other Resorts

Perhaps the best thing about Dalaman however, is its location. There are a huge number of brilliant holiday resorts close by, all easy to get to via direct Dalaman Airport transfers. Nearby resorts include Marmaris, Dalyan, Hisarönü and Köyceğiz.

How to Get There

Once your flight touches down in Turkey, simply take a pre-booked Dalaman airport transfer straight to your accommodation. That is, if you’re not planning on travelling straight to the beach!

Dalaman is certainly on the up, with an increasing number of people flocking to this stunning and well-connected area; it’s one of the most historic and sought-after places in the world. There’s plenty of information available, and even more to find out when you get there. So what are you waiting for? Start travelling to Turkey today!

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Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers in various countries across the globe. If you’re looking for affordable Dalaman airport transfers, Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.