DALYAN
Twelve years ago Dalyan was a small fishing village. Since 1989 Turkey has taken steps towards the conservation of wildlife. One of these protected areas is Dalyan. The discovery of the endangered Caretta Caretta Turtles and the wildlife in the area led to campaign to listed the area for conservation. The Caretta Caretta turtle is designated as threatened on the Federal Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List. These turtles with their large heads and reddish brown shells come to Iztuzu Beach to nest from May to September. They have yellowish to white undersides and can measure up to 3-4 feet in lenght. The turtle reaches maturity around 15 years of age, they can weigh between 150 and 300 pounds.
The mating takes place a few weeks before the female lays her eggs. The Caretta Caretta Turtle usually returns to the beach where they themselves hatched. The adult female may lay several clutches each season, usually she will lay eggs every two-three years.
The village has therefore retained its natural charm and beauty. A haven for relaxation that has blossomed to cater for the serious traveller. There are many restaurants in which to try Turkish cuisine, bars and shops. There are few discos out of town, so as not to disturb those of you that wish to retire early.
Dalyan has many therapeutic hot springs. The waters which contain radioactive elements and sulphur are believed to cure rheumatism, skin, liver, spleen and bowel complaints, as well as being beneficial for nervous and digestive disorders. In The Sultaniye Thermal Bath which is famous in Turkey, the water is 40C degrees . The water has been used since Hellenistic times. The mud baths are also said to remedy rheumatism as well as cleanse and beautify skin. Once you have covered yourself in the mud, then you have to wait for few minutes to dry it. You clean yourself in the sulphur pool. Mud bath is also at a temperature of 40C degrees.
If you get the opportunity to see beautiful Dalyan, do not forget to visit the ancient city of Caunos in which there is an Acropolis surrounded by the city walls, a theatre, four temples, an agora, Roman baths and cistern.
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