Koycegiz Places to visit – Dalaman / Mugla – TURKEY
Koycegiz, which is one of the charming districts of Mugla, is located at the point where Mediterranean and Aegean regions meet. Let’s have a look at where, how to get to Koycegiz, and what to do?. The population of Koycegiz, which takes its name from the lake, is around 34,000. The city, which is 740 km away from Istanbul, takes about 9 hours when you want to come by car. The city, which is 615 km away from Ankara, has an average distance of 7.5 hours by road. If you prefer to travel by air, you can come to Dalaman with a half hour flight from Istanbul and an hour and a 15 minute flight from Ankara.
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What to do in Koycegiz?
Due to its location, Koycegiz district is located in the inner region. Although it is a touristic town, citrus groves surround the city, which has a very calm structure. We want to briefly tell you about the places you should see when your road to Koycegiz falls.
Koycegiz Lake: The surface of the lake is 54 km and the water is sulfurous and bitter. Water skiing is also possible. When you go to Koycegiz, the forested areas facing the lake are also used as recreation areas. We strongly recommend this place if you want to have a picnic with your family.
Kaunos Ancient City: This ancient city, which is the subject of travel programs and you can probably see once, has to buy a boat from Dalyan. It was a 10-minute walk from the boat and was once an important port city. Over the years, the port lost its character after the sea was filled with alluvium. There are many historical places in the region from different periods. The rock tombs in this region still attract visitors.
Hot Springs: We don’t know how much it will attract you, but if your road falls next to Koycegiz, we recommend you to visit Sultaniye Spa. Ekincik side of the hot springs is arranged in the daily spa. They are said to have passed on foot after freedom treatment. It has a water temperature of 39 degrees and is said to be good for calcium, chloride, sulfate, sulfur and radon. It is also said to be good for rheumatism, skin diseases, sciatica and gynecological diseases.
Ekincik Village (Ekinci Koyu): You are using the Hamitkoy route again to go to this magnificent cove which is 30 km away from Koycegiz. After climbing the first long ramp you will encounter after you pass Hamitkoy, wait in a suitable place and enjoy the magnificent view. If you do, and you want to visit the surrounding area, you will also discover other places on a one-day boat trip.
What can we eat when we come here?
During the time you spend here, you can taste appetizers prepared with all kinds of herbs according to the season. Apart from this, you should taste the fish, especially the mullet. Another famous food in the region is honey and bee products. Do not stop your trip to Koycegiz without tasting the honey you can get for your loved ones. If you want a venue advice from us; We recommend Round Tea. Beycebasi village between Koycegiz – Ortaca is an amazing place you can reach by entering.
Uvarlakcay Koycegiz: The most beautiful breakfast place in Koycegiz. The name of this place is Yuvarlakcay. Köyceğiz 1km away with a view of the waterfall.
In short, what can be done here?
As we mentioned at the beginning, since it is a small and quiet settlement, we can say that it is away from entertainment life. If you like nightlife, Koycegiz may not meet your expectations. But if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful environment, this place is for you. You can take long walks by the lake, rent a bicycle, tour the city, and swim in the lake if you know swimming. We hope that we have provided you with the necessary information.