Holiday in Dalaman

Region in Turkey — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇹🇷

Country

Turkey

Type

Region

Best time to travel

May to October, paragliding season April to November

Budget/day

80-140 € (4-star hotel half board)

Getting there from Germany

Direct flight to Dalaman about 3.5 hours, transfer to Fethiye/Ölüdeniz 60-80 minutes

About Dalaman

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.

Beach
100
Adventure
100
Nature
90
Relaxation
80
Romance
80

Top 6 highlights in Dalaman

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Ölüdeniz – Blue Lagoon

World-famous beach with unreal turquoise water and paragliding from Babadağ

2

Dalyan & İztuzu Beach

Boat trip to Lycian rock tombs and turtle beach with mud bath

3

Saklıkent Gorge

18 km long gorge with icy water, canyoning and trout restaurants by the riverbank

4

Fethiye Old Town

Atmospheric streets, lively fish market, and the Lycian rock tomb of Amintas

5

Kayaköy Ghost Town

Abandoned Greek stone town on the mountainside – impressive historical monument

6

Lycian Way

One of the world's best long-distance hiking trails along the coast with ancient ruins and bays

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Reise-SIM für Dalaman

Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM

Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen

Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie

Best time to travel for Dalaman

Recommended travel time

May to October, paragliding season April to November

Summer

Hot and dry, 30-38°C, water temperature 25-28°C, ideal flying weather

Winter

Mild, 10-16°C, possible rainy days, calm and inexpensive

How much does a holiday in Dalaman cost?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

40-70 € (guesthouse with breakfast)

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

80-140 € (4-star hotel half board)

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

160-300 € (boutique resort or villa)

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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5 travel tips for Dalaman

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

Book paragliding in Ölüdeniz early and choose the afternoon slot – best light for photos

Book a private Dalyan boat tour instead of a group tour – more time at the turtle beaches

Enter Saklıkent Gorge only with water shoes – the stones are slippery

Fethiye fish market: buy fish, bring it to the restaurant next door – they prepare it fresh

Twelve Islands boat tour from Fethiye is a must – secluded bays for swimming and snorkeling

Food & drink in Dalaman

These specialties you must try!

Çılbır – poached eggs on garlic yogurt with paprika butter, typical Aegean breakfast
Levrek – grilled sea bass, freshly caught from the Mediterranean
Mantı – Turkish dumplings with yogurt and paprika oil, particularly popular in Fethiye
Kabak Çiçeği Dolması – stuffed zucchini flowers with rice and herbs
Muğla Kebabı – regional kebab made from slow-cooked lamb with tomatoes and peppers
Suitable for:ParaglidingÖlüdenizBlue LagoonDalyanTurtlesLycianGorgeFethiye

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