Route: Marmaris – Ekincik – Kaunos – Fethiye – Turunç – Marmaris.

Ekincik

Ekincik, also known as Kürkçüler Village, is a very special bay between Marmaris and Dalyan. Ekincik is one of the indispensable stops of the Blue voyage routes, where holiday residents who escape from crowded holiday centers take refuge in order to find peace and rest. Ekincik’s reputation has spread so much even in the world; You may encounter a world famous movie star at an unexpected moment. From Princess Caroline to Prince Charles, press mogul Robert Maxwell to world-famous artist Sting, famous actress Pamela Sue Anderson to famous actor Dustin Hoffman, many well-known people are among Ekincik enthusiasts.

Dalyan

Dalyan district is one of the natural wonders where the sea and the lake come together. The region, which takes its name from the fishery diving for centuries on natural canals, as well as the ancient city of Kaunos; It is also known for the endangered Caretta Caretta turtles. Iztuzu, one of the last beaches visited by turtles, is famous for its natural beaches. Although Dalyan is not located right by the sea, it has beautiful lakes. Insatiable boat trips on the labyrinth-like canals and the pleasure of the sea in the bays await you in Dalyan. The delta, which is also a refuge for blue crabs, is one of the favorite places for bird watchers. The most interesting thing for those who come to Dalyan are the mud baths, which are said to be healing. There were once 40 sources here; but over time many of them have disappeared. 4 of them are active today. ‘Gelgirme’, ‘Ali Rıza Sergeant Girmesi’, ‘Delibey Girmesi’ and ‘Sultaniye Hot Spring’ are flooded with visitors especially in summer. The hot springs, which are said to be good for rheumatism, sciatica and arthritis, are taken as three cycles per day, 40-45 minutes, and this process takes exactly one week.

Kaunos

Caunos; It is an ancient port city established right on the edge of the Dalyan Canal (Colbis), which connects Lake Köyceğiz to the Mediterranean. According to mythology, the history of the city, founded by Kaunos, son of Miletus, dates back to B.C. according to archaeological findings. It goes back to the 10th century. Known as a port city from the beginning, there are building remains from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods. On the other hand, the rock tombs carved into the steep rocks to the north of the ruin place an interesting appearance.

Treasures in Kaunos

Caunos is a very rich region in terms of archaeological excavations as a place where civilizations were established one after another. Although excavations have continued for decades, the ancient city’s past is still not fully enlightened. The found works are for now BC. It goes back to 300 years. But archaeologists believe that the history of this city, which they determine has been robbed throughout history, is at least 5,000 years old. The fact that the Acropolis was repaired during the Ottoman period is proof that it was a region that was inhabited until recently. Excavations in Kaunos, a part of which is under water, are only carried out during the summer months. It is estimated that the places uncovered so far are only 10-15 percent of the city.

Turunc

Daily tour boats frequently visit Turunç, which is 20 kilometers from Marmaris. It is possible to reach the town, which is famous for its coarse sandy beach, by land and sea from Marmaris. Turunç Beach also won the Blue Flag