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.
Top 6 highlights in Dalaman
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Ölüdeniz – Blue Lagoon
World-famous beach with unreal turquoise water and paragliding from Babadağ
Dalyan & İztuzu Beach
Boat trip to Lycian rock tombs and turtle beach with mud bath
Saklıkent Gorge
18 km long gorge with icy water, canyoning and trout restaurants by the riverbank
Fethiye Old Town
Atmospheric streets, lively fish market, and the Lycian rock tomb of Amintas
Kayaköy Ghost Town
Abandoned Greek stone town on the mountainside – impressive historical monument
Lycian Way
One of the world's best long-distance hiking trails along the coast with ancient ruins and bays
Hotels in Dalaman
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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
Budget
40-70 € (guesthouse with breakfast)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-140 € (4-star hotel half board)
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
160-300 € (boutique resort or villa)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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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!
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