Mugla is the ideal destination for those who want everything at
once. It is one of the many ancient cities of the Caria
region, today Aegean region of Turkey.
The most beautiful holiday resorts of Bodrum,
Marmaris, Datca, Köycegiz
and many others are all within the borders of Mugla province. There are
many quality holiday villages, comfortable hotels and hospitable guest
houses in Mugla and here you may enjoy every type of holiday, except for
winter sports. The landscape is perfectly mingled with dozens of historical
sites, such as Labranda, bearing the traces of past civilizations of Anatolia.
The beaches are available for any type of water-sport, as unspoiled bays
and clear waters await you in Mugla. In the city center there are picturesque
views with the traditional architecture of
Turkish
houses and an Aegean type of living. The international airport of Dalaman
(a town of Mugla) is the main one in the region.
Lying on the south coast of the Bodrum peninsula,
the Gulf of Gökova is a fascinating corner of Turkey,
offering lovely views with charming combinations of colors. Pretty shorelines
covered with woodland offer every tone of green, while the sea is a wide
range of blues. The mountains shelter the setting sun under hues of red
and yellow. If you would like to witness all these beauties, there are
opportunities to take a yacht tour along these
coastlines, and a boat trip on this gulf will make your holiday as beautiful
as the place itself.
Possessing the most special gifts of nature and history, Köycegiz stands beside the same named lake at the tip of which touches the Mediterranean. Now a nature and wild life preserve, this site is a real paradise with its rare and beautiful setting, and with a history going back to 3500 BC. It is possible to cruise over the natural labyrinth - like channel, walled with reeds, that link the sea and Lake of Köycegiz, which is described as "smooth as glass" till noon and suitable for wind-surfing in the afternoon; it contains almost every kind of seafood including carp and crab. Dalyan can be reached at the end of a road decorated with scented frankincense trees. The Dalyan Delta is a unique site, lying peacefully with its golden beach. Sea turtles of Caretta Caretta, and blue crabs live here making the area more attractive.
On the other side of the channel is the marvelous view of the ancient city Caunos, which was situated on the border between Caria and Lycia and was an important sea-port. The first sight here is the unique and fascinating tombs carved into the rock and overlooking the waterway. Also of interest in this district is the acropolis lying a little inland, together with a Roman temple, antique theatre, Ibrab and Susandaa castles.
The Dalyan region is not the last site in Köycegiz to offer natural beauty. The Gulf of Göcek, with its many bays facing numerous islets is another spot. Holding a lovely marina, it constitutes a perfect center for sailing, and there are also the ruins of the ancient city of Arymaxa, furnishing a different scenery.
Ekincik is another stopover for yachts, and the right place for those who wish to rest in the relaxing atmosphere of unspoiled bays.
Sarigerme, near the international airport of Dalaman, is still another point of attraction, and constitutes one of the nicest holiday villages of Köycegiz, with its fine beaches with neighboring pine forests.
Sultaniye Thermal Springs (on the south side of the lake) are one of the most important spa waters in Europe and the world, for its higher mineral content, and rich radioactivity.
Kulak, Gedova and Yuvarlak Cayi are naturally attractive places with
picnicking and camping facilities.
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