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DALAMAN
Modern Fethiye is located on the site of the ancient city
of Telmessos, which was the most important city of Lycia, a
coastal city at the borders of ancient Lycia-Caria. The name
of the coastal city is derived from the sun god Apollo with
a recorded history starting in the 5th century BC. The ruins
of this antique city can be seen in Fethiye including the Hellenistic
theatre by the main quay. The town in general is set
beside a bay in the Gulf of Fethiye, where large and small
islands are scattered. Today, as a well known touristic destination,
Fethiye is famous for its cultural wealth and natural
beauties.
Dalaman is a district of Mugla which carries the traces of many
civilizations that were established thousands of years ago on
the most fertile lands of Anatolia and even on the world. When
you go to Dalaman; Lydae ancient city at the historic Kapıdag
district, Lissa ancient city, Crya, Cleopatra’s Bath, Serefler village,
Kozpınar village, the rock tombs, the tomb at Kargıntur,
Antique Blacksmith Market at Gurkoy, Monastery and Madrasa
at Karaagac, Lycian King Tombs at Gokdag, Sweet gum Forests,
Hippokome ancient city at Kavacık, Oktapolis ancient city
at Bozbel and its king tombs are the primary addresses of history,
culture and religious tourism and are worth a visit.
Fethİye
GÖCEK
Located near Fethiye, Göcek was used as a harbour for ships
loading chrome are collected from the mines under nearby
mountains during the Ottoman period. Today Göcek is
a small town with six marinas, which makes it an important
stop for yacht tourism in the region. In 1988, Göcek was declared
a Registered Area of Special Protection. Therefore,
multi-story buildings are not allowed, the tourist accommodation
facilities are two-storied hotels, motels, apartment
hotels, and pensions situated in the town center and its periphery.
A city on the Aegean coast, İzmir is founded on an important
commercial bay in the ancient times. It is the 3rd most
populous city in Turkey and has a picturesque waterfront
called “Kordon”. The nearby attractions include the spectacular
ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus (Efes), one of the
best-preserved classical city on the Eastern Mediterranean.
Çeşme, a close-by town, is another tourist attraction for its
beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters and sporting opportunities
including yachting, hunting, and windsurfing.
İzmİr