Dalyan is to many people paradise found on earth, its an area of outstanding natural beauty and historic interest and although tourism is a large part of the towns income it has managed to retain its traditional charm.   Dalyan lies on the banks of the Dalyan Canal that links the lake of Köyceğiz with the Mediterranean Sea.   As the Canal joins the Sea the stunning Iztuzu beach stretches for 7 km and is home to the Carretta Carretta (Loggerhead) Turtles for which the beach is famous.

The area is home to lots of wildlife in particular storks nest in the area every summer, sea turtles use the beach as a nesting ground and the wetlands are home to many different freshwater turtles, birds, the rare blue crab and many fish species.

Historic sights within the Town include the ancient Lycian Rock Tombs where the Kings of the nearby town of Kaunos were laid to rest, an impressive sight they are lit at night and provide a spectacular view along the water front.   The town of Kaunos is still be excavated today and contains an impressive theatre and many other buildings.  Even the mosque dates back to the 1600s and the surrounding tea gardens make an ideal location to enjoy the traditional past-time of people watching late into the evening.