Exploring the Delights of Dalaman and Turkey's Mugla Province

If you want to start exploring as soon as you land in Turkey’s Dalaman Airport, transfers that take the scenic route are your best option! What destinations, however, should you look for when planning your holiday? Here are some of the top locales to check out as soon as you arrive.

Thermal Spas of Sultaniye Village

Sultaniye, located in Koycegiz, is a village famous for its hot springs. This makes it an excellent stopover on Dalaman Airport transfers, as weary travellers can soak away their worries in one of the village’s many baths. Do not be alarmed if the baths smell like rotten eggs – that’s just the sulphur in the water. Sulphur, along with a host of other minerals like calcium and potassium, are reputed to help with fatigue, arthritis, rheumatism and even skin complaints. You can also pay a visit to some of the local mud baths if you are willing to walk a bit. If you thought the hot springs were fun, wait until your entire body is caked with smooth, sulphur-rich mud! This is definitely one of the most important destinations you should visit while in the area.

The Ruins of Kaunos

Lovers of history will be treated to quite the sight with a visit to Kaunos (some may even pass by it on their Dalaman Airport transfers). This was once a major seaport until silting, sacking and outbreaks of disease ultimately caused its inhabitants to abandon the port. It was excavated in 1966, and now boasts ancient theatres, temples, rock tombs, niche tombs, an acropolis and the impressive Heraklion Fortress that is one of the highlights of the ruins. The Persians, Greeks, Romans and Byzantines all left their mark on Kaunos – it is a virtual melting pot of the major cultures that thrived in the ancient and classical eras. This is the destination to go if you want to stretch your legs and marvel at the feats of man made construction.

Iztuzu Beach in Ortaca

This particular beach will prove to be quite the attraction for those who hold natural beauty close to heart. Your Dalaman Airport transfers will pass right by the beach, but you simply must return and spend some time here. This 4.5 km-long stretch of land that separates the Mediterranean from the delta of the Dalyan River is protected for the sake of critically endangered loggerhead sea turtles that nest here. There is even a turtle centre run by the Pamukkale University, where volunteers can monitor nests during breeding season. You won’t be able to plonk down parasols, lie on beach towels or even dig holes – but you will be able to visit a pristine beach that is home to a rare breed of wildlife that will only survive with our help.

Keep all these attractions in mind as you arrive on your Dalaman Airport transfers and get ready for the holiday of a lifetime.

Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Dalaman airport transfers, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.

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