KOYCEGIZ
Köyceğiz is a lovely town which takes its name from the lake, which is joined to the Mediterranean Sea by a natural channel called or simply as Dalyan on whose northern end it is situated. With its citrus groves descending from the plain to spread around the placid lake edged by marshes, its village houses and backdrop of mountains changing colour from purple to blue, it is a very picturesque sight. The town has 2km of promenade, perfect for lakeside strolls, and is a protected area as it is the only place in Turkey where sigla trees, otherwise known as "liquid amber" or frankincense, grow. The Dalyan Delta, with a long, golden sandy beach at its mouth, is also a nature conservation area and a refuge for rare loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta Caretta) and blue crabs.
The Sultaniye hot springs are rich in minerals and people come here from all over Turkey to take a therapeutic mud-bath. It is also famed for its thyme and honey.
The coastal part of Köyceğiz province has a Mediterranean climate, although the mountainous hinterland, where winter rains can continue for 3 or 4 months, has a cooler continental climate.
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