All Inclusive Dalaman Area Holidays

Play Video

Dalaman Area holidays showcase the best of the Turquoise Coast, with an all-star line-up of beaches, some stellar nightlife spots, and plenty of 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 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.

Laidback days and lively nights

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.

Insta-friendly sights

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.

Dalaman’s delights

Tucked into Turkey’s southwest corner, Dalaman is known as the Turquoise Coast, and once you see the waters you’ll understand why. They’re impossibly blue and bordered by some of the best beaches around. From the sand-fringed lagoon at Olu Deniz to Icmeler’s curve of sand, this place gets an A+ when it comes to coastline.
The Big Beach

The star attraction in these parts is Olu Deniz’s Blue Lagoon. You’ll probably recognise it from the front covers of countless guide books and holiday brochures. It’s a curvy sweep of snow-white sand and pebbles that shelters an electric-blue lagoon. On the watersport front there are things like water-skiing and canoeing to get stuck in to, and you can also take to the skies on a microlight or parasailing trip. Remember to take your camera to snap that famous aerial view.
The Secret Beach

If you fancy somewhere with a bit more elbow room, try Iztuzu Beach, near Dalyan. It’s around five kilometres long, so there’s bags of space, plus the soft sands are perfect sandcastle-building territory. It’s a protected nesting spot for loggerhead turtles, too, so it’s kept in mint condition. And if you get hungry, there are a couple of snack kiosks serving up Turkish treats.

Bargain Buys

If you want plenty of bang for your buck, head to one of Dalaman’s markets. You’ll be able to get your hands on everything from clothes and faux designer bags to fruit, veg and spices. One of the biggies is Marmaris’ Thursday market, near the Grand Azur Hotel. Fethiye’s huge Tuesday market, Icmeler’s Wednesday version and Sarigerme’s Sunday offering are also good bets.
Mid-Range Buys

Leather shops are ten-a-penny in these parts, especially around the Netsel Marina area in Marmaris and the main drag in Icmeler. They flog all the usual goods, like belts, handbags and jackets. In Olu Deniz, meanwhile, lanterns and wind chimes are the most common souvenirs. Head to the main shopping street – Carsi Caddesi – to get your pick of the bunch.
Designer Buys

You can get rings, bracelets and earrings made to order in Turkey. For top-drawer gold and silver, make tracks for Marmaris’ Grand Bazaar. A lot of the pieces here contain traditional Turkish gems, like amber and agate. If you’re happy to haggle, you can get yourself a real bargain.

Laid-back evenings

Belcekiz Beach in Olu Deniz is the place to grab a cocktail, pull up a beanbag on the sand, and watch the paragliders land as the sun sets. Nightlife in Sarigerme boils down to a few restaurants and bars on the main street, but there’s usually something going on at the hotels.
Lively evenings

Marmaris’ aptly named Bar Street is the venue for lively pub and club crawls every night of the week. Hisaronu, near Olu Deniz, also puts on a good party. Just head for the centre of town, and you’ll stumble across the lion’s share of the bars. In Icmeler, meanwhile, you’ll find more fun pubs, karaoke bars, and discos than you can shake a stick at. Head to the bars by the beach to make a start.

Lahmacun

If you like pizza, you’ve got to give lahmacun a go. It’s essentially a version of the Italian favourite that’s been given a Turkish twist. Chefs start with a thin dough base, and top it with minced lamb that’s been cooked with cinnamon, allspice, pine nuts and chopped mint.
Icli kofte

These meatball-like parcels are a common sight on the meze table. A filling of ground beef, onions, garlic and cumin is covered in a mixture of bulgur wheat, potatoes and flour, before being dunked in the fryer. The result is a juicy meatball with a crispy shell.
Manti

If you thought dumplings were the exclusive property of the Far East, think again. Turkey’s take on the dish is just as tasty. It’s made by boiling a spiced meat mixture inside a dough parcel. The finished product is normally paired with seasoned yoghurt.
Baklava

You haven’t had a baklava until you’ve had one in Turkey. These sickly-sweet, bite-sized cakes are made from paper-thin layers of pastry, which are dunked in honey and sprinkled with crushed pistachio nuts. They’re great served with a big cup of coffee as an afternoon treat.
Efes Pilsener beer

This home-grown brew is the lager of choice in Turkey. The drink – which takes its name from the ancient city of Ephesus – has a bit of a tangy taste, with a bitter-sweet finish. The reason for its unique flavour? Rice is added into the ingredients at the brewing stage.

Places To Stay In Dalaman Area View all places to stay

Calis Beach

Calis Beach shies away from the best-known stretches of Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline, in a sheltered bay that’s dotted with teeny, tree-freckled islands. It gets high praise for its XL seafront, but the supporting cast of countryside, sightseeing spots and city lights deserves a big hand, too. When you’re not sunning yourself on the sand, you can take daytrips beyond the surrounding mountains, or hop on a hydrofoil for a nose around the Greek island of Rhodes.

Jiva Beach Resort

Fethiye

Fethiye is one of the anchors of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, AKA Dalaman Area. It sits at the opposite end to fellow big dog, Antalya, but this place likes to take it easy. You’ve got a city with a vine-coated old town, plus a nearby sand-and-shingle beach with clear water. And it also doubles up as a handy base for daytrippin’ to places like Olu Deniz and Kayakoy.

Club Letoonia

Hisaronu (Fethiye)

As resorts go, Hisaronu is a bit of a newcomer. About 30 years ago it was just another sleepy village, but when neighbouring Olu Deniz needed more tourist accommodation, Hisaronu stepped up to the plate. Since then, this spot just inland on Turkey’s south-west coast has become a major player in its own right. It’s got up-all-hours nightlife and one of the Med’s most photographed beaches on its doorstep.

AT A GLANCE

Visit the loggerhead turtles on Iztuzu Beach
Snap some pics of the famous Blue Lagoon at Olu Deniz
Take a dip in Dalyan’s traditional Turkish mud baths

See places to go »

Weather

TEMPERATURE (°C)RAINFALL (mm)

WHEN TO GO

Summer sun is pretty much a given in Dalaman. Expect day after day of blue skies, temperatures that top 30˚C and up to 12 hours of sun a day. The weather is warm enough for a spring or autumn escape, too – you’ll still get six or seven hours of sun every day, and the thermometer usually hovers around 25˚C.

Things To Do View all

Explore coral reefs and eerie shipwrecks

The Dalaman coast’s good looks aren’t just reserved for its beaches and pine-stacked hills. Underwater, there’s a whole other…
View details »
Befriend the turtles on Iztuzu Beach

You’d think several kilometres’ worth of sand would be enough of a calling card, but Iztuzu Beach goes one better. What really…
View details »
Binlik Bay

Binlik translates as thousands. It’s an apt name for this bay, as it feels like there are lots of ways to enjoy it. There…
View details »
Laze at the Blue Lagoon

It costs a few Turkish lira to get into the lagoon but it’s worth it for a day’s lazing. Sunloungers stretch out around a…
View details »
Study the rock tombs at Caunos

Ancient rock tombs are the big attraction in Caunos, near Dalyan. Each one is a work of art, looking more like an elaborate…
View details »
Gocek

The town is nestled at the foot of pine-cloaked mountains, and looks out over the 12 islands of Fethiye’s gulf.…
View details »
Try traditional Turkish dishes on the beach road

On the food front, it’s neck and neck between the promenade restaurants and the eating spots that line the road to the beach.…
View details »

Top 5 resorts in Dalaman Area

Top 5 hotels in Dalaman Area

1

Holiday Village Turkey

From £548
2

Mersoy Bellavista

From £364
3

Lalila Blue Hotel

From £375
4

Green Nature Resort & Spa

From £489
5

Hotel Club Turban

From £564

Where we go in Dalaman Area Show on a map »

Popular holidays

Similar Destinations

In Turkey

In Europe

Destination quick search

MAIN MENU

Account & Booking

All Inclusive Dalaman Area Holidays

Turquoise Turkey

Laidback days and lively nights

Insta-friendly sights

Things to See and Do in Dalaman Area

Dalaman’s delights

The Big Beach

The Secret Beach

Bargain Buys

Mid-Range Buys

Designer Buys

Laid-back evenings

Lively evenings

Lahmacun

Icli kofte

Manti

Baklava

Efes Pilsener beer

Places To Stay In Dalaman Area View all places to stay »

Calis Beach

Fethiye

Hisaronu (Fethiye)

AT A GLANCE

Weather

WHEN TO GO

Things To Do View all »

Top 5 resorts in Dalaman Area

Top 5 hotels in Dalaman Area

Where we go in Dalaman Area Show on a map »

Popular holidays

Similar Destinations In Turkey In Europe

You're in safe hands

Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad

Find a local store

Search For Anything

Places To Stay In Dalaman Area View all places to stay

Things To Do View all

Similar Destinations

In Turkey

In Europe