Very nice, spacious and clean sandy beach. Water is crystal clear and it's shallow for like 20 meters. The only downside was the parasols; they're rather small and don't have great coverage. However the beach is pretty cheap -100 TL for a couple of beds and a parasol - so it's definitely worth it.

Great beach with cafe , toilets, changing etc. entrance is 200TL for the car and 350TL for 2 sunbeds .

This is our first trip to İztuzu Beach by car, and the journey is quite long. The breathtaking views on the drive to the beach make it worthwhile. The parking lot costs ₺200, and payment is required upon entry. They also provide changing rooms and restrooms. There is a restaurant and tanning area where you can pay ₺165 per person or ₺350 for two wooden sun loungers, or choose a free one on the sand. The beach was extremely crowded. The only thing you have to do when you go swimming in the sea, all you have to do is walk far enough until the water is deep enough. İztuzu Beach is absolutely stunning; unfortunately, we did not get to see any turtles, but we had an enjoyable time. I recommend it purely for the experience.

İztuzu Plajı is one of the most beautiful and unique beaches in Turkey. The sand is golden, the water is shallow and warm, and the scenery is amazing with mountains on one side and the river delta on the other. What makes it special is that it’s also a protected nesting area for Caretta Caretta turtles, so it feels like you’re visiting both a beach and a natural reserve. There are no big hotels or loud music, which keeps it peaceful. Best to bring your own snacks and water, and respect the turtle areas. Truly a natural paradise!

One of my favourite in Turkey. Perfectly clean, wise, and beautiful. Dalyan in general is a magic place for a vacation. You can get there by the boat, or by the bus service. It takes around 30 minutes, both ways are enjoyable though, views etc. A lot of empty space, if you walk a little far from the sun lounges. Sandy clean beach, warm clean sea, perfect

I liked this beach a lot. The fee is not that much (2€ per car, no matter how many people are inside it), there are public toilets and showers (with cold, salty water) and the beach is clean. The water doesn't get deep enough for swimming for more than 50meters which makes it ideally for kids. You can also visit the Turtle Hospital (which is located close to the entrance). There is also shadow under some pine trees, but if you arrive after 10am most probably you will find it already occupied. At times it gets very windy. The restaurant inside has reasonable prices.

Very nice!! Wish we had better weather

An amazing relic of the past. I'd like to give everyone a little information here. There is no need to get a boat trip to visit this place. Walk along the front in the direction of the sea. (Left). You will see a restaurant on the other side. There is a row boat service to take you to over. The cost is insignificant. You will see a single road on the other side. Simply walk along it for approximately 20 minutes and you will arrive at Caunos. You can not miss it. It's an easy walk for most people. You do have to get in and out of the boat, obviously but you will be helped. These are pictures of the crossing point.

Well worth a visit to the extensive ruins. Took the car ferry as foot passengers from river by Hotel Portleva. Fare 20 lira each way (cash). Then 15 minutes easy walk on a road. Entry fee 140 lira each again cash only. Visited from 4pm on 1 October and only a very few people were there. The amphitheatre is being renovated but still accessible. The lower level by the river is river is accessible by an ancient paved path which is uneven in places -saw a few big lizards. It’s possible to cross the river by row boat from the town centre but this means a longer walk on the other side.

Kaunos is a must see if you’re in the area! So much amazing history to see and gorgeous views over the water! Remember to bring water as it’s HOT up there… they have opened a little cafe to grab a drink too.

Kaunos is an ancient city located in the province of Muğla, Turkey, near the modern town of Dalyan. Once a strategically important port city, it is now situated several kilometers inland due to the silting of its harbor over centuries. The city is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List and is known for its unique blend of Carian, Lycian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine influences. There is quite a lot of restoration work but it doesn't detract from what you see. There are bilingual signs outlining what each structure is and it's history. All in all, it's like the entertainment quarter for the ancient inhabitants of this area. Entry is 150 Turkish Lira payable at the top. The walk up is very dusty and hot. I recommend good walking shoes, a hat and water.

4th visit. This time I decided to walk to the highest point where the castellations are. It was a difficult ascent which took about 30 min's beyond the ampitheatre. Don't think I'd do that walk again but if you're up for a challenge go for it. The views are panoramic once at the top

Nice historical place with splendidviews! The ticket costs 150 turkish lira per person (only cash).

Amazing views and architecture. Very quiet during the day as it does get hot but I highly recommend.

Beautiful and fascinating area after a lovely walk from Dalyan, very peaceful. Full of history but also interesting wildlife and great views

Great tombs to see and you can get amazing views from restaurants on the other side of the river and boat trips. Theres also some great local drink stands with refreshing drinks nearby which I highly recommend.

Every time we visit Dalyan we always hop along the river to visit Caunos/Kaunos to see for ourselves what secrets have been revealed again. If you go prepare for a walk of half an hour (max). It's a nice walk and people along the road sell fresh orange juice/honey/olives and pome granate for a fair price. Enjoy!

You can access the entrance either with ferry departing from Dalyan(if you dont have a car, you can walk 15minutes once you land on the other side) or riding via çandır road. No visitor, no park guy was there when we visited but actually this is a Museum Card zone. Incredibly beatiful, a must visit place

Beautiful place to visit and take pictures. Pictures taken from the canal as we went via an excursion we booked. Beautiful to see and how well it has preserved

Without a doubt, when Caunos is in question, most people and historians think about the Tombs of the Kings. These tombs belong to the real kinds of Caunos nation, and they are carved into a mountain. In their belief, the dead should be buried and the higher the location of the tomb of the buried, the closer the person could be to the gods. This is why, all these tombs are carved on the top of the mountains, which is almost impossible to climb today. You can enjoy the beautiful and breathtaking scenery of these Tombs of the Kings, which were carved during the 4th century BC. Keep in mind that you can find plenty of beautiful holiday villas to stay in the area by visiting our homepage right now!

I wish I had actually visited them. Saw them at night all lit up on the other side of the river at Dalyan.

(Translated by Google) It has nothing to do with the photos. Single lane field road. My car is a symbol (high vehicle) it was driven over 10-15 times and in the end there is nothing, the photos belong to other places. (Original) Fotoğraflar ile hicbir alakasi yok. Tek serit tarla yolu . Arabam symbol ( yuksek arac ) 10 15 kez alti surttu sonundada hicbirsey yok fotograflar baska yerlere ait

Good place

(Translated by Google) It's a disgusting dirt road and don't ever look at the photos. It takes you to an empty swamp. Waste of time👎 (Original) İğrenc bir toprak yol ve asla fotoğraflara bakmayın. Boş bir bataklığa götürüyor.Boşa zaman kaybı👎

(Translated by Google) I couldn't go yet. (Original) Henuz gidemedim.

(Translated by Google) The Köyceğiz-Dalyan Special Environmental Protection Area, encompassing approximately 461 km² within the borders of the Köyceğiz and Ortaca districts of Muğla Province, is Turkey's first and most important special environmental protection area. It was declared in 1988. The area is home to important breeding grounds for sea turtles (such as the loggerhead sea turtle and green sea turtle), rich biodiversity, 126 bird species, and 282 species of marine fauna and flora. It also hosts natural and cultural assets such as Lake Köyceğiz, the Dalyan canal system, İztuzu Beach, Ekincik Bay, the ancient city of Kaunos, the Sultaniye thermal springs, and the Sandras and Ölemez Mountains. Its geography encompasses both marine and terrestrial ecosystems, including lakes, wetlands, marshes, forests (sweetgum, cedar, pine), and agricultural lands. Efforts are underway to ensure a balance between the protection and use of both natural beauty and biodiversity. The region is highly valuable for ecotourism, nature observation, thermal springs, and sea turtle conservation in Turkey and globally. In summary, the Köyceğiz-Dalyan Special Environmental Protection Area can be described as a very rare and important area, offering both natural and cultural riches and preserving biodiversity. It is an ideal and protected area for visitors with a keen understanding of nature and environmental protection. (Original) Köyceğiz-Dalyan Özel Çevre Koruma Bölgesi, Muğla ilinde Köyceğiz ve Ortaca ilçeleri sınırlarında yaklaşık 461 km² alanı kapsayan, Türkiye’nin ilk ve çok önemli özel çevre koruma bölgesidir. 1988 yılında ilan edilmiştir. Bölge; deniz kaplumbağalarının (Caretta caretta ve yeşil deniz kaplumbağası gibi) önemli üreme alanlarına, zengin biyolojik çeşitliliğe, 126 kuş türü, 282 denizel fauna ve florası türüne ev sahipliği yapar. Ayrıca bölge; Köyceğiz Gölü, Dalyan kanal sistemi, İztuzu Plajı, Ekincik Koyu, Kaunos Antik Kenti, Sultaniye kaplıcaları, Sandras ve Ölemez Dağları gibi doğal ve kültürel varlıkları bünyesinde barındırır. Coğrafi yapısı hem denizel hem karasal ekosistemleri içerir; göller, sulak alanlar, bataklıklar, ormanlar (sığla, sedir, çam) ve tarım alanları ile oldukça zengindir. Hem doğal güzellikleri hem de biyolojik çeşitliliği koruma ve kullanma dengesini sağlamaya yönelik çalışmalar yürütülmektedir. Bölge, Türkiye ve dünya çapında eko-turizm, doğa gözlemi, termal kaynaklar ve deniz kaplumbağalarının korunması açısından oldukça değerlidir. Özetle, Köyceğiz-Dalyan Özel Çevre Koruma Bölgesi hem doğal ve kültürel zenginlikleriyle, hem biyolojik çeşitliliği koruyan çok nadir ve önemli bir alan olarak nitelendirilebilir. Doğa ve çevre koruma bilinci yüksek ziyaretçiler için ideal, korunması gereken bir bölgedir.

The turtle sanctuary is truly amazing. I was moved by the dedication and hard work of the staff. I have so much respect for what they do.

When at Iztuzu beach, you must visit the Turtle Hospital, they are doing great work to raise awareness of the consequences of pollution in our seas and the impact of turtles. Also impressive to see how the beach is marked out to protect the area where the turtles lay their eggs. Entry is free, but a donation to the cost of upkeep is encouraged.

An amazing place ,staff were amazing. Felt a little sad for the turtles but happy to know they are getting better.

Wonderful place with wonderful animals and staff! We really enjoyed our visit!

An interesting visit to a sanctuary doing some incredible work to preserve sea turtles. Nathan was extremely knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about this cause. Great visit.

The Turtle sanctuary is very nice, and the history of captain June is legionary.

If you happen to be around the area (say in Dalyan), do take the dolmus (or your own car), and pay the Iztuzu beach a visit. The road is very scenic, and at the end of it, you will find exceptional natural and human beauties. Natural beauty is the beach itself, and human beauty is the Captain June, and the people who work at the Turtle Hospital next to her hut. You will hear about admirable human efforts to protect the nature from ... other human.

it has very good views right on your way to Iztuzu Beach ,

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Sun rise sun down hours is the best

Wild!

Beautiful

Super

Absolutely amazing

A peaceful location beside the river in Dalyan. All very pleasant.

Beautiful mosque open all the time during the till late.

Amazing day seeing turtles, kids loved it

Beautiful masjid in the middle of the square.

Fabulous place, very tranquil, enjoyed an amazing sunset cruise down the river to see the the Lycian tombs. Just wonderful

Volcan tours arranged a very informative visit and educated us about islam a must for any visitor

Nice relaxing week in dalyan will defo be back soon villa doulnay was excellent