Senior Travel in Dalaman
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Dalaman in Turkey is connected by air. It is a farming town and agriculture is its main source of economic activity.
Natural Beauty
The area is between picturesque mountains and the sea, and is a location of great natural beauty. Here, you can also see the loggerhead turtles that come to nest on the sea coast and river.
Beach
Dalaman has a huge natural beach that is yet unspoiled by too much tourism. It also has lots of wildlife. You can take a walk on Iztuzu Beach. It is 6 km long and a sanctuary for sea turtles.
Dalyan
When in Dalaman you must visit the Dalyan. You will enjoy the Kaunos archeological site and carved tombs in the limestone mountain while cruising along the Dalyan river.
Marmaris Castle and Museum
Marmaris Castle and Museum is one of the local highlights. It costs only a few liras to enter. It has been written about by the celebrated historian Herodotus. There is a castle in this area since 3000 B.C. The castle displays and archaeological information provide valuable insights into the area itself. Restoration work has been going on since 1979. Ismir Ismir, in the Dalaman area, also has many museums. Make sure that you visit the Ataturk Museum on Ataturk Cadesi. This is located at a house once used by the father of the Turkish Republic.
Beauty and Relaxation
Make a trip to the Therme Maris Spa Hotel. This is quite a treat. One can buy a day pass and enjoy hours of massages, working out in the fitness center, tanning in the solarium, having natural body and face peels, and relaxing in the sauna. The pass also includes access to the 3 outdoor pools and indoor thermal pool, jacuzzi, and mud bath. As it is located on Dalaman Beach, you can also feed the loggerhead turtles. Another great stress reliever is the mud baths in Dalyan. A boat to the mud baths costs a few dollars and is worth the trip. At the baths one can slather him or herself in sulfur rich mud, containing rejuvenating and healing properties. Have a mud war if you want to. After that one must dry the mud in the sun to fully experience its benefits. After the mud has dried completely on your skin, you take a cold, high pressure shower. Dalaman has many trekking, sightseeing and rejuvenation options, which are of interest to the senior travelers.
Natural Beauty
The area is between picturesque mountains and the sea, and is a location of great natural beauty. Here, you can also see the loggerhead turtles that come to nest on the sea coast and river.
Beach
Dalaman has a huge natural beach that is yet unspoiled by too much tourism. It also has lots of wildlife. You can take a walk on Iztuzu Beach. It is 6 km long and a sanctuary for sea turtles.
Dalyan
When in Dalaman you must visit the Dalyan. You will enjoy the Kaunos archeological site and carved tombs in the limestone mountain while cruising along the Dalyan river.
Marmaris Castle and Museum
Marmaris Castle and Museum is one of the local highlights. It costs only a few liras to enter. It has been written about by the celebrated historian Herodotus. There is a castle in this area since 3000 B.C. The castle displays and archaeological information provide valuable insights into the area itself. Restoration work has been going on since 1979. Ismir Ismir, in the Dalaman area, also has many museums. Make sure that you visit the Ataturk Museum on Ataturk Cadesi. This is located at a house once used by the father of the Turkish Republic.
Beauty and Relaxation
Make a trip to the Therme Maris Spa Hotel. This is quite a treat. One can buy a day pass and enjoy hours of massages, working out in the fitness center, tanning in the solarium, having natural body and face peels, and relaxing in the sauna. The pass also includes access to the 3 outdoor pools and indoor thermal pool, jacuzzi, and mud bath. As it is located on Dalaman Beach, you can also feed the loggerhead turtles. Another great stress reliever is the mud baths in Dalyan. A boat to the mud baths costs a few dollars and is worth the trip. At the baths one can slather him or herself in sulfur rich mud, containing rejuvenating and healing properties. Have a mud war if you want to. After that one must dry the mud in the sun to fully experience its benefits. After the mud has dried completely on your skin, you take a cold, high pressure shower. Dalaman has many trekking, sightseeing and rejuvenation options, which are of interest to the senior travelers.
