<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAbove the river’s sheer cliffs are the weathered fa\u00e7ades of Lycian tombs cut from rock, circa 400 BC ( WikiMiniAtlas36\u00b050\u20321.09\u2033N 28\u00b038\u20323.16\u2033E). The ruins of the ancient trading city of Kaunos are a short boat trip across the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The south of Dalyan on the Mediterranean coast, lies \u0130ztuzu Beach, near the village of the same name is a popular area for sunbathing and swimming. There are regular boat and minibus (dolmu\u015f) services to the beach. Visitors should be aware of the wooden stakes in the beach to mark nesting sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The road route is particularly scenic, offering views of S\u00fcl\u00fcng\u00fcr Lake. In 2008 Iztuzu Beach was proclaimed winner in the category Best Open Space (Europe) by The Times because of the eco-friendly exploitation of the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011 Dalyan and Iztuzu Beach were proclaimed Best Beach Destination of Europe by Dutch holiday assessment website Zoover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travel Styles
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