Dalaman

From Turkey Travel Guide

Dalaman is a district of Muğla Province in Turkey.

Dalaman

Dalaman by B737NG

Coordinates 38°46′N 28°48′E

area

616 km² (238/sq mi.)

elevation

15 m. (49 ft.)

population

28148

calling code

(+90) 252

website

http://www.dalaman.bel.tr/

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Location of Dalaman within Turkey.

[edit] History

Throughout history, this region has been settled by the Lycians, Lecs, Kavalı people, Persians, Helens, Athenians, Romans, Byzantines, Menteşeoğulları and then by Ottomans. The Lycians as one of the greatest civilizations of Anatolia, lived in the region for about 1600 years and the area was called as "Lycia" by them. Later it was called "Karia" derived from the name of Karios. In 1261, the Menteşe Bey, founder of the Menteşeoğulları Beylik (principality) took control of the Muğla region and held the city until 1390 when Ottomans took over the charge. However, Menteşe Beys took it back after 12 years. And finally in 1451, Sultan Mehmed II conquered and got Muğla back to Ottoman control. Two years after the Dalaman Airport started to serve in 1981, Dalaman became a town separating from Köyceğiz in 1983.

[edit] Navigation

Located on the southwestern coast of Turkey, Dalaman is situated between Muğla's Köyceğiz, Ortaca and Fethiye districts and Denizli's Çameli district.

[edit] Getting there

[edit] By plane

Dalaman Airport [1]is an international airport located 6km south of Dalaman town centre and can be reached via phone number +90(252)792 5555. Getting to the airport by car is easy and you need to follow the D400 motorway and exit towards the south on route 5, which goes to Dalaman and the airport. You can rent a car at the airport or take a taxi to the city center. There's also Havas [2] which operates to and from Marmaris and Fethiye. For further information Havaş can be reached at +90(252)444 0487.

[edit] By train

There's a train station but no trains running to this direction.

[edit] By car

It's easy to reach Dalaman via higways from every direction in the country.

[edit] By bus

Dalaman Bus Terminal can be reached via phone numbers +90(0252)692 5103 or +90(252)692 3939.

[edit] By boat

Sea connection is available via private boats.

[edit] Getting around

[edit] By car

Traffic code is 48. You can rent a car at the airport or take a taxi to get around the town.

[edit] By public transport

There are minibuses running around the town for cheap fares.

[edit] By foot

The town center is small and can be covered by walking.

[edit] By bike

Dalaman is a biking friendly town.

[edit] Weather

Mediterranean climate dominates Dalaman where summers are hot and dry and winters are mild and wet. Average rainfall is 1044.5 mm per year.

Below weather information belongs to Muğla.

[edit] See

See and explore the Dalaman Region which has beautiful places and beach resorts like Marmaris, Icmeler, Turunc, Fethiye and Olu Deniz.

Built in 1906, the Alexandria train station is located in Dalaman and still being used as the headquarters of the state farm. This historical station is worth seeing.

Dalaman Stream (Dalaman çayı) forms much of the western border of the district and is beautiful to be seen.

The coastline along the Dalaman area hosts numerous historical sites such as the sunken city of Kekova and the ancient Lycian tombs.

[edit] Do

Enjoy the beaches of Dalaman area and swim in the waters of Mediterranean Sea.

Do boat trips to different islands or bays. You can discover beautiful Butterfly Valley or take a 55 minute journey to Rhodes.

Do rafting in Dalaman River which is a great excitement.

[edit] Eat

There are nice restaurants serving great samples of Turkish cuisine. You can either taste the famous kebab kinds or delicious sea-food in these places. Here are some of them;

Yosun Restaurant [3] is located on Fethiye-Muğla highway and can be called at +90(252)697 5575.

Begonvil Restorant's phone number is +90(252)692 1722.

Çınar Restaurant is located on Atatürk Caddesi, Fethiye Yolu Üzeri and can be reached via phone number +90(252)692 6106.

Dalaman Palmiye Restaurant [4]is located in Atakent Mahallesi and its phone number is +90(252)697 6263.

Akkaya Garden Restaurant [5] is in Akkaya Mevkii of Dalaman and its phone number is +90(252)697 5275.

[edit] Drink

There are several bars and tea gardens (no alcohol is served) in the town center where you can enjoy drinking alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid-Range

Dalaman Burc Hotel [6]is a nice and clean hotel located on Kenan Evren Bulvari, No:129 No. 129, in the town center. Its phone number is +90(252)692 2935.

[edit] Upscale

Dalaman Park Hotel [7]is only 6 km distance from Dalaman airport. This luxury hotel is also located on Kenan Evren Bulvari at No:8. Its phone number is +90(252)692 3156.

Therme Maris SPA Thermal Hotel[8] is located in Incebel and can be reached via phone number +90(252)694 8334. This otel is 10km away from the city center of Dalaman and 3 km from Dalaman Airport.

[edit] Work

Dalaman's economy is based on tourism and agriculture (particularly citrus fruits). For foreigners a valid work permit is necessary for legal purposes.

[edit] Learn

Muğla University Dalaman Vocational School[9]was founded in the 1999-2000 academic year, Dalaman Vocational School provides vocational education under three programmes. For fuurther information on the programmes you can reach the school at +90(252)697 6525. It's located in Atakent Mahallesi, Gazi Bulvarı.

[edit] Keep connected

[edit] Internet

There are couple internet cafes located in the town center which are offering services for cheap prices.

[edit] Phone

Look for the metered phones. The phone code is the same with Muğla as +90 (252).

[edit] Post

There are several branches of national post office (PTT) located around Dalaman. The main one is located in Merkez Mahallesi, Atatürk Caddesi, 3.Sokak, 20 and can be reached via phone number +90(252)692 5212.

[edit] Safety

Dalaman is a safe town but in case of emergency you can always call 155 or reach the police department of Dalaman by dialling +90(505)318 4829 or +90(252)692 2701.

[edit] Stay Healthy

Dalaman Devlet Hastanesi (State hospital) [10]is located on Fabrikalar Caddesi, Gazibulvarı, No:6 in Dalaman and can be reached via phone numbers +90(252)692 5026, +90(212)692 1855, +90(212)692 6061 and +90(212)692 3272.

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