Turkey’s “Turquoise Coast” is a side of the country you probably haven’t seen. With crystal-clear waters, majestic landscape and bucket loads of history, the Dalaman region is an under-the-radar gem that has everything you’ll need for a great solo adventure.
Paragliding
Does the idea of jumping 6000ft from a mountain, floating over the sea and landing smoothly on a beach below get your adrenaline pumping? If so, head to Babadeg Mountain. Several tour companies offer tandem paragliding that will provide some of the most beautiful views you’ve ever seen. Although paragliding might not be for everyone, adventure junkies will have an experience of a lifetime.
Paddleboarding
If paragliding is a little too extreme, consider renting a paddleboard in the fishing town of Selimiye and exploring the marina from the sea. Maintaining your balance can be more difficult than it looks, but most travellers master the skill pretty quickly.
Get Soaked in a Turkish Bath
It wouldn’t be a trip to Turkey without an invigorating stop in a Turkish bath. A complete experience involves a hands-on session of intense scrubbing and exfoliation from a bath employee. You’re guaranteed to come out feeling fabulously fresh!
Bathe in Mud
Instead of getting scrubbed clean, maybe you prefer the idea of covering yourself head-to-toe in mud? That can be arranged as well. A Peloid mud bath in the town of Dalyan is said to have tremendous rejuvenating powers and be an amazing beauty treatment due to the mixture of minerals in the local clay.
Hit the Bars Marmaris
Over the years, Marmaris has earned the reputation as the regional town that likes to party. If your idea of a holiday is dancing all night long, or even just sipping a few cocktails while overlooking the sea, consider spending an evening wandering down the main strip.
There are bars and restaurants to suit all tastes, whether it’s thumping music on the dance floor or a quieter live band. Be sure to check out the dancing fountain along the main street, which lights up each evening in a fabulous display of colour.
How to Get There
Tourists heading to Dalaman Airport have a choice of several direct airlines and a number of flight times throughout the day and night. Once you arrive, make an arrangement with one of the companies offering Dalaman transfer services to speed you along on the second leg of your journey.
There’s so much to experience in this Turkish paradise, you might struggle to fit it all in! Whether you prefer extreme sports or lazy sunbathing, you’re guaranteed to find a few perfect activities in Dalaman. Transfer directly from the airport to your hotel, drop off your bag and hit the sites.
Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers all over Europe and northern Africa. If you’re looking for an affordable Dalaman transfer, Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you and your luggage get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.
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