Dalaman Area Holidays

The Dalaman Area sits in a crescent-shaped scoop of Turkey’s south-west coast. Thanks to its bright blue waters and heart-eyes-emoji-worthy beaches, it’s known as the Turquoise Coast. Icmeler and Sarigerme put their sand-smothered swathes in the spotlight. The beach at Icmeler’s a sweep of golden sand, kitted out for watersports and sunbathing alike. Sarigerme, meanwhile, is on the site of an ancient city, Pilsilis. These days, though, it’s got its own national-park-protected ribbon of sand.

When it comes to pace, you can keep your holiday diverse in the Dalaman Area. Marmaris has two main beaches in its bank. By day, they’re strips of sunbather-friendly sand backed by snack spots and restaurants. By night, the bars pick up, and partygoers make their way to the main strip, where doors tend to stay open ‘til sunrise. Meanwhile, in Fethiye, the cobble-covered old quarter, with its vine-shaded cafés, is a good place to while away a day. But come nightfall, a 15-minute taxi ride will get you to its neon neighbour, Hisaronu, with its party-‘til-dawn main street.

If you’re looking to lock in those holiday pic likes, Olu Deniz and Ovacik have natural beauty coming out of their ears. Both spots are nestled at the foot of brochure-ready Babadag Mountain. Thrill-seekers are taken care of, too – the mountain’s popular with paragliders. Once you’ve left the slopes behind, make your way to the main event – the Blue Lagoon. This big, bright-blue pool’s surrounded by a stretch of sand, and it’s seriously easy on the eyes. Plus, you can try your hand at watersports like kayaking here.