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 Koycegiz
, with its history, nature, lake and sea, is a
paradise within paradise. Koycegiz is a wonderful
holiday resort, with a 850 bed capacity in its various
hotels and pensions. Koycegiz has untouched nature,
citrus trees, incensce (sigla) trees, (in Turkey only
Koycegiz has this tree species), 52 square kilometres
of land and the marvellous Koycegiz Lake, surrounded
by breathtaking panoramic mountain views. In Koycegiz,
there are 2km of lake side promenade, a beach, and
camping area surrounded by Insence trees. Koycegiz
lake is quiet untill noon for canoe and rowing sports,
but during the afternoon a breeze blows, making the
conditions ideal for both windsurfing and sailing.
Possessing the most special gifts of nature and
history, Köycegiz stands beside the same named lake a
tip of which touches the Mediterranean. Now a nature
and wild life preserve, this site is a real paradise
with its rare and beautiful setting, and with a
history going back to 3500 BC. It is possible to
cruise over the natural labyrinth-like channel, walled
with reeds, that link sea and Lake Koycegiz, which is
described as "smooth as glass" till noon and suitable
for wind-surfing in the afternoon; it contains almost
every kind of seafood including carp and crab, Dalyan
can be reached at the end of a road decorated with
scented frankincense trees. The Dalyan Delta is a
unique site, lying peacefully with its golden beach.
Sea turtles of Caretta, and blue crabs live here
making the area more attractive. Koycegiz boasts a
healthy economy based on local cotton, olive and
peanut cultivation. The own''s position, on the shore
of Koycegiz Lake, provides a further source of income
from the fish, mostly grey mullet and bass which swim
up Dalyan Cayi to spawn here. The lake, the deepest in
Turkey, was once a bay open to the sea that became
dammed by deposits from mountain rivers. Koycegiz is
one of the few places in the world where you can see
the famous frankincense tree (Liquid amber). Also,
Koycegiz and the surrounding environment is a
protected area. The town is only 35km from Dalaman
airport, 60km from Marmaris and 70km from Fethiye. You
can find regular buses to all parts of the country.
Koycegiz’s honey, thyme and citrus fruits are very
famous. Koycegiz also houses a weekly market (every
Monday). The market runs throughout the year, as
Koycegiz is a working village, not just a tourist
resort. Many Western Europeans have chosen to live
here, both retired and those considering retiring.
Koycegiz and the surrounding area has so much to offer,
that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else
in Turkey, so charming and utterly captivating.
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