THE MUD BATHS

In the area of the Dalyan channels and Lake Köyceğiz thermal waters spring up at many places. The hot sulphurous waters are credited with healing rheumatic and skin diseases as well as other cases. However, the Sultaniye thermal waters, just 15 minutes from the town centre, have developed differently and became a tourist attraction.

The mud bath, where generally foreign tourist get undressed, get into the mud and have their photos taken, is always colourful and crowded but gives a good photo opportunity. You can immortalise this moment by posing for the camera before and after getting into the mud, which is supposed to have a beautifying effect on the skin but has also won a reputation engendering a sense of fun.

Apart from the endangered Caretta Carettas sea turtles there are also Nile sea turtles (Trionyx Tringulus), not as well known as the Caretta Carettas, that live near the lake area of the channels.

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