Two hours into your visit, you´ll be feeling so laid back you might be inclined to grow dreadlocks.
Rediscover the Lycians
Saklikent translates literally as hidden town. Here you will find a great gorge, with an icy stream which carries melted snow from the Taurus Mountains, and into the Xanthos River.
If the ancient Lycians really were inclined to piracy, then the Lycian coast would have offered the perfect setting for this vocation.
Parked up by to a vegetable stall, next to a sack of shallots, is an ancient, green Renault that is been transformed into a mobile repair shop. An old man sits in the boot.
The Dalyan Delta is one of Turkeys most wondrous natural phenomena. At the head of the delta lies Lake Koycegiz, a large mystical lake that many years ago formed a natural harbour. Over time, silting has created a warren of reed covered streams that meander through the town of Dalyan, past the Carian cliff tombs and ruins of Kaunos and on to the fabulous golden sands of Iztuzu beach.
From shipwreck sites to a distinct, aquatic eco-system, the waters of Kalkan offer a wealth of nautical riches that demand to be seen.
