Holiday in Dalaman

What makes Dalaman special as a destination?

The Dalaman region is the gateway to the most spectacular natural wonders of Turkey's southwestern coast. While Dalaman itself is a rather inconspicuous small town with an international airport, it opens up a paradise that captivates adventurers, nature lovers, and beach vacationers alike. The airport is the starting point for three of the most sought-after destinations in all of Turkey: Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, and Dalyan. Ölüdeniz – the Blue Lagoon – is considered one of the most photogenic beaches in the world. The unreal turquoise water in the protected lagoon against the backdrop of Mount Babadağ is an image one never forgets. Every day, hundreds of paragliders launch from the 1,969-meter-high Babadağ for one of the most famous tandem flights in the world – the 30-minute glide over the lagoon is one of the absolute bucket-list experiences. Dalyan enchants with a completely different charm: riverboats glide along the reed banks to the impressive Lycian rock tombs, continuing to İztuzu Beach, where the endangered loggerhead turtles lay their eggs. A bath in the warm sulfur springs with the legendary Dalyan mud bath rounds off the trip. Fethiye, on the other hand, lures with its atmospheric old town, lively fish market, and the nearby ghost town of Kayaköy. The Saklıkent Gorge, 18 kilometers long and up to 300 meters deep, offers spectacular canyoning and hiking through icy glacial waters. The Lycian Way, one of the most beautiful long-distance hiking trails in the world, runs through the entire region. From Germany, you can fly directly to Dalaman in three and a half hours. The best travel time is from May to October, with price levels significantly cheaper than on the Antalya coast.