İztuzu Beach,Turkey

• İztuzu Beach: long sandy coastline with shallow, warm waters ideal for swimming
• Loggerhead turtle nesting areas and guided (regulated) turtle-watching
• Boat trips on the Dalyan River and through the delta
• Nearby Kaunos ancient city and Lycian rock tombs
• Dalyan mud baths and thermal springs
• Scenic sand dunes and İztuzu Lighthouse

• Protected nesting habitat for Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtles)
• A long, unspoilt sandbar separating the Mediterranean from the Dalyan River mouth
• Clear shallow waters and gradual beach slope suitable for families
• Diverse birdlife in the Dalyan Delta (herons, flamingos in season)
• Evening and night-time nesting events (strictly regulated to protect turtles)

• Sunbathing, swimming and beach relaxation along the 4.5 km sandbar
• Boat excursions from Dalyan—short transfers to İztuzu and delta cruises
• Guided turtle-watching and volunteer opportunities with conservation groups (seasonal and regulated)
• Visiting Kaunos ruins and Lycian rock tombs overlooking the valley
• Mud-bathing and thermal spa experiences in Dalyan
• Birdwatching, photography, and gentle dune walks

May to September for warm swimming weather; April to October is the turtle nesting season when conservation measures are active.

Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers (June–August 28–34°C typical) and mild, wetter shoulder seasons (spring/autumn). Sea temperatures warm from late spring through early autumn.

Nearest airport: Dalaman Airport (about 25–30 km). Reach Dalyan by shuttle, taxi, or car, then take a short boat transfer or land route to İztuzu. Regular dolmuş (minibus) services connect Dalyan with nearby towns. Beach access includes sandy terrain and some dune walking; wheelchair access is limited but seasonal wooden walkways or assistance services may be available—check locally in advance.

Day-trip or overnight stay in Dalyan; 2–3 days recommended to enjoy the beach, a delta boat trip, mud baths, and Kaunos ruins at a relaxed pace.

Light summer clothing, sunhat, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimwear, water shoes for pebbly patches, insect repellent for evenings, and a torch (only for permitted uses—avoid bright lights on the beach during nesting season). Respect turtle-protection rules: no flash photography or bright lights near nests.

Try fresh seafood, mezze, gozleme and locally produced olive oil. Souvenirs include local olive oil products, honey, handicrafts, and small textiles from Dalyan and surrounding towns.