Dalaman area holidays showcase the best of the Turquoise Coast, with all-star beaches, nightlife and natural beauty.
Turquoise Turkey
The Dalaman area sits in a crescent-shaped scoop of Turkey’s south-west coast. Thanks to its bright blue waters and Insta-worthy beaches, it’s actually known as the Turquoise Coast. Icmeler and Sarigerme put their sand-smothered stretches in the spotlight – the beach at Icmeler is a sweep of golden sand, kitted out for adventurous watersports and less-adventurous sunbathing. Sarigerme, meanwhile, is on the site of an ancient city, Pilsilis, and has its own national-park-protected ribbon of sand.
Laidback days and lively nights
When it comes to pace, things are pretty diverse in the Dalaman area. Marmaris has two main beaches in its midst – by day, they’re strips of sunbather-friendly sand backed by snack spots and restaurants. By night, the bars pick up and party-seekers make their way to the main strip, where doors tend to stay open ‘til sunrise. Over in Fethiye, the cobble-covered old quarter is dotted with vine-shaded cafés, and is a good place to while away a day. Come sunset, a 15-minute taxi ride will get you to its neon neighbour, Hisaronu, with its party-‘til-dawn main street.