35 Best Stops Between Izmir and Oludeniz (2024)

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A whole day of fun and relaxing. They have their own shuttle bus from Izmir to the aquapark. There's a long queue at the entrance even though we purchased our tickets online and it wasn't weekend. The water is clean and there are sufficient life guards in the facility. Online ticket price is 260 tl per person and it contains a morning snack, lunch, and an evening snack. Soft drinks are free of charge and unlimited. There's no alcoholic drinks available and you can't bring it with you either. Single males aren't allowed in. It's a completely family atmosphere. Suitable for families with children. They have a private beach but if you want a sunbed at the beach you have to pay 50tl per person! Doesn't make sense at all! Not recommended on weekends and holidays. Shuttle bus from Izmir costs 90 tl per person and it's a reasonable price for the long way.

It was an amazing place with fun for all the family. I will definitely go there again. Very good value for money.

Except for its price of ₺645 ($25), food and facilities were good enough. I'd recommend.

Fantastic aquapark, free with cactus hotel on working days, could only be open a bit longer but still its great. You also get free food there so that's also good. Can recommend!!

Good location and good premises for aqua park in the area. Friendly staff.

A very nice water park. A large selection of slides and attractions, both for children and adults. The water park itself is clean. The waiting time to enter the slides is quite short, especially when compared to other water parks. Lockers are available on site. There is a snack bar in the aquapark and juice dispensers. I don't know the price of the entrance, because we had them for free as part of our stay, but being there, it's definitely worth a visit with the kids.

Have really good water slides and very safe there are too many lifeguards. But there are many queues. And foods is not good. The prices cannot be said to be fair.

Too much disappointed completly absurb to not being accepted because my son was mentally sick.

U can’t Going only if you have family or women? That’s the first time hearing that , I come with my tow of my brothers and they don’t let us going because we from USA

Is this place still open? Cause it looks so fun! But satellite images show all the pools all algae green... Makes me doubt it's still in operation after Covid.

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Atatürk mah, Sahil Cd. No:47, 35480 Menderes/İzmir, Türkiye

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U r car lover then this is the place I must visit in Izmir ...amazing car collection place is not so easy to find but if u have car follow the navigator and u will find it ... Car parking is available and it is free entrance fee is only 100 tl and there is a nice small cafe inside with a very reasonable prices the gift shop also has lovely ideas with reasonable prices...be aware it is closed on Monday and Tuesday

We love car museums, visit them everywhere we travel and I can say that this is one of the best. All items are in perfect condition, shiny as new. The variety is superb! There are 120 year old items, rare cars and old supercars. It you are near Izmir and looking for interesting places, this is the one.

Its a must visit museum if you are a cat lover, the collection focuses on American, European cars and motorcycles, from the late 1800 to some unique 2020s cars.Verities of scaled car models collections.Every thing is well presented, the decorations and atmosphere including the coffee shop of a high luxurious tasteI’m an admirer of the owner taste in the museum and hotelGod bless him.

This is a wonderful collection of cars and motorcycles. everything is in perfect condition.

The entrance fee is quite low, so definitely worth the visit. Even more impressive than the car collection is the model cars one. It is huge!! I am glad we took the trip to this museum.

One of the best car exposition I had ever seen. All are new cars, models from 1 century ago but really new. You need to go, thanks yuyu.

This is a private car collection located in Torbalı İzmir. You have to pay to enter. At the time it was 45 lira. It is a huge indoor place with a great historical collection. I wish you can walk around the cars more freely. Currently most of the cars are placed against the wall and you can't walk behind the cars and you cannot see the interior of the car or the dashboard :(

A great experience especially if you love car and motorbikes from vintage to modern.There is even a batmobile there.There is a small café located within the museum.23 of us went and paid 25tl each as we received discount as we booked as a group.

KEY Museum (Key Otomobil Müzesi), established in 2015, is the largest automobile museum in Turkey. It is located at Torbalı, near İzmir. Traveling by car, it is a 10mn drive out of the Torbalı exit of İzmir-Aydın express way. Another means is by train from İzmir.The museum is housed inside a single story large building, probably built for this purpose.The collection is mainly composed of American, British and German cars of the period 1930-1960. Add to this some exceptional Ferrari's and Alfa Romeo's.My favorites are a Porche 1957 and a Kaiser-Darrin 1957. Vintage Rolls-Royce cars are another pieces of this wonderful museum. The Custom Cadillac is another wonder.There is another section of the museum, as interesting as the first part, and it is the model cars collection. An unbelievable number of model cars representing the whole gamut of automotive industry, sedans, sports, racing are displayed behind glass panels.At least 2 hours are needed for this visit. There is a small tea-coffee area and a museum shop. Unfortunately the shop is missing the museum catalog, I hope this will be corrected in the near future.All automobile enthusiasts must visit this museum.

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Çapak, Özgörkey Cd. No:5, 35860 Torbalı/İzmir, Türkiye

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Well, being honest this is a very nice set-up. Unfortunately, due to the shape of the gulf the water does not change frequently and you will find it a bit dirty. The shower is next to the toilets and smells horrible. Apart from that, you will find a nice bar and get your drinks and comfortable sunbeds. I recommend you try that early morning so you get the best this place has to give. No wi-fi there also.

Perhaps my favourite place on the island, luxurious vibes but free beds and good prices for food. There are all kinds of sunbeds, chic daybeds and amazing spots to relax and watch the sea (swings in the water and small terraces) You can also use the paddle boards without charge. The burger and pitas are nice, the pasta salad is not very interesting. The blueberry vodka spirit drink is my favourite! Will definitely hang out here more often whenever I come back to Samos. Tip: you have to drive a long off-road path to get there so bring a jeep, quad or drive carefully :)

Amazing location and the local beach bar is very well installed. The sea could be better. Because of the wind that most of the time is blowing in the area it is not the cleanest. Other than that definitely recommended.

This place is unreal. It’s so cute and well curated. The food (I’m looking at you club sandwich) and drinks are tasty. But the best part is the free kayak use, cute cabanas, and lots of chairs. It was our favorite beach on Samos.

The beach bar is very good and the staff is very polite and friendly, so if you are more interested in the shop than the sea itself you will enjoy it. The water was not clear because it was windy, Northern wind, and it brought all the rubbish inside the bay and the sand down in the depth was not calm on many spots. You need to go in a day that's not windy at all or not Northern wind at least in order to enjoy the water and the swimming.

Cute pebbles beach, with beach bar that provides all you might need. Sunbeds you can get if you take something from the bar. Enough space to put your own if you prefer.

Amazing beach in a beautiful bay, free access. You only pay for your drinks and food, which is a little expensive. Free sunbeds, seaswing, canoes, toilets and showers. The ground is a mix of stones and sand, but doable without watershoes.

The road to the beach is quite nice. Beach is lovely to see. The water is warmer here in comparison with other beaches, but also more polluted. Although there is more sand here I still recommend to bring your water shoes. You can see some fish when you’re snorkelling. The sun beds are really nice here.

A nice beach with a friendly working staff, half of the sunbeds are free of charge.Mix of Stones and Sand the further you go in the water it will become stone free.Good beach bar and a nice place to snorkle/dive.Family friendly.Only minus is that is pretty small and don't come after 13:00 or you won't have any place to lie down.

Nice beach where they serve drinks and snacks. You don't have to pay for sunbeds if you buy food and/or drinks at the residence. The road down to the beach from the main road measures 2,2 km. You need a car to get here. A little bit crowded.

Far away beach but it have everything you need to relax and enjoy the surroundings. There is toilet available and also a shower if you need this before you go home. The sunbeds are for free and no questions ask you need to buy anything. Come early as this a very popular beach. The road to the beach is on gravel and a bit dusty so take it easy on the way to the spot

Beautiful beach, with free sunbeds with thick matresses. It wasn't too busy when we visited at the beginning of july. Beautiful blue/turqoise water, wich felt quite warm.There are still a lot of rocks, so if you have watershoes i recommend taking them with you.Also we were told that the road to the beach was very rough, but we thought it wasn't bad at all. Just drive as slowly as you need and you will get there in no problem! Really recommend! :)

Such a magical place! On the road towards the beach, you will be kept on track by road signs that motivate you to keep going despite the gravel surface. But it so worth the journey!I can’t tell much about the beach club since all we had was an Aperol Spritz, but it seemed to have enough accommodations for a lot of people & a large variation of seating furniture.I recommend going in the early afternoon so you can experience a low-hanging sunset.

Great beach bar, with really nice house music, great ambience and many options for food, including some vegetarian options. The beach itself was great, really looking like a small fjord. Loved it.

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Amazing wonderful beautiful day with my kidsPlus definetly do the swim with dolphins. Worth it.It's very clean. Very professional stuff and Guaranteed great day. I would do it again

Booked for today just the dolphin park. Currently on holiday in Kusadasi and it’s my daughter’s 15th birthday. Booked her to swim with dolphins and then the full family to watch the show.The arrival was swift, staff friendly. The guy (trainer) doing the swim experience was absolutely amazing. Full of energy, very fun to be around! Ended up being only my daughter and one other so it was a very private swim with dolphin Izzy! The experience was so hands on in a safe way, dolphins very looked after and healthy.When we finished, we had a 20minutes wait until the main show started. When we asked about photos, we were told they’d be ready after the show, which was fine as we had booked that anyway but the other person there hadn’t, so left without pictures?The show itself was brilliant. Get very close up to audience, makes everyone involved. Never seen a show quite like it, I can’t recommend it enough. Again, the same guy controlled the show which was three dolphins and two sea lions. Sea lions come right up to the audience, as do the dolphins by having the audience stand waters edge and the dolphins splashing!At the end, there’s an option for photos. This is where the bad points come in.Carnage!No organisation, we had been waiting at the photo collection for 40 minutes in total for the earlier swim experience photos after the show finished. Charged €65 for a usb of all the photos taken which was supposed to include a free print(didn’t receive.)The photos bought for the spectator show took longer to get printed, and one was given without the Adaland booklet just in a sheet of paper. It was very stressful waiting for photos, they allow queue jumping for those who are Turkish and they also have inconsistent pricing so some got two photos for €10, others got one, some got three… it was so chaotic some got photos and didn’t even end up paying they just left! Staff at this point were rude and dismissive, quite ignorant.You can take your own photos though, so you are able to avoid this if you like the quality of your own photos! We chose to purchase the photos as it was a gift for my daughter’s birthday and a nice keepsake.Overall, the dolphins and swim experience were great value for money, customer service and organisation not good.I would go again for the swim or for the show, but wouldn’t bother with their photo system again!Prices for photos were:€10 one print€50 all images on CD+€15€ if you want a usb instead of a cd.

Vers plesant place and very funny moments with the animators and theirs activities like pictures with the parrot and in the water !!! We will remember this beautiful place and come again with many friends

Really life time enjoyment, adults also can enjoy like kids.. very safe, clean, many slide activities, swimming pools, bit expensive and far from city center.. but city buses (bus no.1) are available very frequently.. Foods are available in reasonable price. Many beach chairs.. if you are a water game lover, don't miss it..Lockers are available for the belongings, sufficient change rooms...I feel 10 am to 5 pm timing is short. 9 am to 7 pm during summer would be perfect.

Everyone is friendly, and happy to help with your query. Cash or debit card isn't accepted, you must load money onto a prepaid adaland card, and they refund any surplus. But, they miscalculated (in their favour of course) the refund as we were leaving.

Really clean water park. Lots of water slides, water rides and pools. It didn’t feel busy and there were not long waits for rides. However, if going on the long Amazon ride, do that one first as it is popular and there will be longer waiting time for that as the day goes on. No cash or card is used for restaurant, you get an aqua land card and add money to that. Lots of sun-beds and you can easily get ones in the shade when you need a break. Lockers available for belongings - but keep your sandals/flip flops with you as the floor gets super hot. Would recommend a visit with family. Wished it would have closed a little later than 5pm.

The aquapark is amazing! Its so big! The waterslides are amazing and there are a lot of them! Many pools, relaxing zones, wave pool, lazy river and so much more! There are more than 30 water slides and they are all different and really fun! You must experience it!!! You will love it!

Wonderful place to bring your kids, fantastic small park called aqua fantasy also big water park for adults. Dolphin and sea lion show with an additional entry fee. Kids loved it , it's one of the best in Europe I should say.

A great place for summer family fun.This was first time for us, and we were glad we did this.The water complex consist of multiple pools for different ages, water slides and other water related attractions. Not all were open though. Just a few pointers that might help you with this endeavour:- car parking is free- There is no WiFi- You need to purchase a rechargeable card for your shopping inside the complex. If you recharge with cash you can be reimbursed with the remainder of the balance, if you recharge by card, there is no refund available ☹️- After noontime the floor tiles get really hot and it is a good idea to have your flip-flops with you between pools and slides- The dolphin park is separate and comes at extra cost for show and swimming with the dolphinsWe would like to come back should the opportunity arises

A must place to go. With the weather being so hot a waterpark is perfect place to cool down.Plenty of pools with slides and rides for all ages. Not overly crowded either. Kids really enjoyed it.Don't forget to check out the dolphin show ....

It is one of the best parks I have ever seen. I have also been to Legend in Antalya. But I prefer Adaland. Because even though it has a variety of items, it is not very crowded and very large, and you have time to visit all the items.

Really enjoyed this water park and one of the best we have been to outside of USA. It wasn't too busy and had a great feel about it too. Food prices are reasonable. Water in the pools was lovely warm in late August. Would recommend.

A Brillant day out for adults and kids. Not to busy at all for a Wednesday. The que for the main slide was ridiculous, but it was well worth the wait when we reached the bottom. We can not wait to return again next year 🙌

It's better to buy the ticket online: cheaper ( 50 tl less) and no queue. And come on the weekdays.In this aquapark it was quite crowded but there's enough space for everyone. It's a great place for families with kids ( 3 vast spaces with slides), shezlongs in the shade, restaurant.There are great slides for adults a well.Well, you can bring water and crackers or snacks with you (aspecially if you have kids). They didn't check the bags at the entrance.

In general it’s ok, but there are some disadvantages. 1) rafting,ocean pool and some other water slides were closed. 2) Slide for the surfing closed 1 hour before it should be closed (at 16:00) 3) on the white slide where you fly really high me and my boyfriend got bruises. It was really painful, so I recommend the staff to explain how to tuck and roll better when you fly. I saw that other people also were not satisfied and felt a lot of pain after it.Advantages: 1) a lot of good pools 2) there are slides for adults and for children 3) there was a diving board

Not one to normally write reviews, but given the unsafety of this place it would feel negligent to others if I didn’t give a warning.Firstly, I’d like to state how from a waterpark perspective this wasn’t mine or my girlfriend’s first experience. Previously we’ve completed Siam park and various others across Europe. We’re both in agreement with the following statement:Adaland waterpark is the most dangerous waterpark we’ve ever attended.Initially the ‘Amazon family slide’ was our first slide, there wasn’t enough water on the slide and it led to having to walk down the slide attempting not to slip as we pushed the ring down as it wouldn’t move. However, we put this down to the park only just opening and not enough water and gave them the benefit of the doubt.The ‘Crazy river’ slide was next, whilst I’m all for a bump and fun during rides (Siam park one of the best thing I’ve ever done) this ride just has no health and safety. Whilst we were unharmed, theres no warning regarding this slides need to bring your legs inside the ring otherwise you will genuinely break an ankle having it crushed. Others won’t be as fortunate.Now regrettably, we continued testing the rides. Next was an orange slide, where my girlfriend’s first serious injury occurred. Yet again there was not enough water on the slide, with the guard having to try to ‘trap’ water at the start to give her enough momentum to make her way to the bottom. On her way down she was flipped over and has damaged her wrist, still causing her persistent pain 3 days later. We also saw an individual having to walk back up the slide due to similar complaints of no water meaning they got stuck mid way down.Finally, we attempted to ‘slide and fly’. How this ride has ever passed any health and safety regulations is baffling. 3 days ago I completed this ride and my back is still in pain. Upon landing I was winded and couldn’t move, having to clamber and roll out of the pool in pain, as did my girlfriend. There’s no explanation of the consequences of what might occur when landing with the impact, or even any advice on how to minimise this. We have completed every ride at Siam park and had no issues whatsoever, the level of pain we both experienced from this place is simply shocking.On a positive note, the front of house staff were great and this review is of no reflection to them. After the injuries and not wanting to stay another 3 hours for our return transfer or use another slide we wanted to return to our hotel immediately. The staff promptly sorted a taxi for us, top people and in no way to the safety of the slides/park reflect them.Again I don’t normally ever write a review, however is others suffered similar injuries that could have been avoided from reading this I would feel guilty.Please avoid at all costs for your own safety.

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Çamlimanı Mevki, Kuştur Önü Yolu Cd. No:27, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

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I stayed at The Ladies Beach Residence. I've been there once before but in a January. So this time was totally different, a lot busier but also relaxing. I love the spacious rooms and the property is right on the sea. My holiday was nothing short of perfect. I went for relaxation and rest and that's what I got. My friend accompanied me and we enjoyed breakfasts & dinners at all the different restaurants in walking distance. The sunset every evening was a dream. Absolutely gorgeous. The food at all the restaurants were delicious. I would recommend Plaj restaurant and Sherwoods. Those were definitely two of my favourites and the staff are extremely accommodating and friendly.I honestly cannot wait to go back. 💯💥

Once upon a time this was a place where only ladies were allowed for sea bath, as men were not allowed. Since times and generations have changed, men & women can also enjoy the sea beach together here. But the name remains. As such the beach is flat, sand is soft to touch and quite clean. There are lots of cafeteria, restaurants and stone’s throw away from the beach. Over all it’s a nice place for warm days In Kusadasi. The view is quite serene. We love this place very much.

Probably because it is out of season, some parts of the beach were dirty, full of rubbish and broken wall cladding. However, the stunning sea view more than made up for this.

Public beach, free entrance. Surrounded by bar and restaurant. Worth for a quick sun bath and a quick swim. Clean and blue waters.

Ladies beach used to be really nice. Nowadays it's way too crowded and dirty. People drop there litter and cigarette buts all over the sand. The sea is polluted with all sorts. A real shame as it used to be such a beautiful place to go. İt's still nice to have a stroll down the seafront to watch the sunset

first time coming to Turkey and spent my holiday eating and drinking at ladies beach restaurant. I had the greatest laugh ever with all the staff. Lovely food and drink and great entertainment with a lovely view. Staff go above and beyond highly recommend!

Very busy from early morning till the sun went down. A few free sections along the beach elsewhere you have to pay for a sun bed and umbrella. Lovely restaurants along the front with good menus and very friendly service.

The most beautiful beach in Kuşadası, also you can sit in restaurants and coffee's besides beach with amazing view of sea

Immediately approached to sit by some sun loungers for 300lr per person (security, wifi, toilets and changing room.Informed that the rest I'd the beach was "unsafe"Walked further down and offered x3 sun loungers and 2 umbrellas for 250lr.The sea was clean, but there were more cigarette butt's than sand in some places.Stupidly over crowded (Thursday).Thought the guy was lying about safety further along the beach, but no less than 30meters away the local Police were having a "vigorous" discussion with someone with their boot!Avoid if you can. Go North towards Adaland up to either Pygela Plaji or Plaj Mustafa beaches which are clean and less crowded.

Small beach, water isn't very clean. It is easily reachable from Kusadasi Port by a 15 min drive on No 5 Minibus (30 Lira per person).

Generally too crowded, I wouldn’t recommend if you just want to go for a peaceful swim. But the atmosphere is nice to have some drinks and chill with your friends. Depends on what you want but it’s a nice place to spend time.

The beach is nice, close to Kuşadası centre. The umbrella and sun-bed is reasonable price (150.00TRY - September 2023), there are many places to have breakfast/lunch/dinner/coffee as well as small markets which you can pay by card. The only negative thing for this beach is that needs quite cleaning.

Top quality sandy beach with lots of space to sit down. Tons of restaurants nearby if you are hungry or want to grab a beer. The waves are really amazing at this beach. Pretty fun almost like an indoor wave park. Sitting in the waves for hours gave me time to contemplate my gambling losses. As the waves move up and down so do my winnings. Only if one could gamble in the water, salty waves to hide my salty tears. No more! The profits will start to roll in.

Beautiful views and sunset but could be so much better if the beach was cleaner, tab ends in the sand etc such a shame.

Quite a nice beach, really clear water. We hired sun loungers for 200 TRY per person but most of the beach is free for public use. Reasonably clean beach but still a bit of rubbish as is expected around Turkey.

it's crowded and the water is not the cleanest and a lot of waves.you can rent an umbrella or enjoy the sun bath for free.plenty of cafe's and restaurants.Street parking is easy in side streets.

Very nice. The local authorities have a sand sifter running around, because everyone in Turkey smokes and there are cigarette butts everywhere.But the water is nice and clean, there are shark nets to protect the beach.

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Kadınlar Denizi, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

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This is a beautifully well preserved ancient Roman library, was the third largest of its kind and a must see in person! It's the most iconic building within the ancient city of Ephesus - and by far one of the most well known ruins in Turkey. The architecture is simply beyond exquisite and this was definitely my favourite ancient structure that I saw during my tour of Anatolia. There's lots of information posted inside the library, but it's even better to go in with a guide who will point out the key facts and better showcase some of the more interesting things to pay attention to.

Exciting architecture. Reconstructed due to high engagement of the Austrians.-A lot of touristsThe temperature could be very high

Only the ruins of the entrance to the Library of Celsus remain. The exquisiteness of the walls and the sculptures on the roof are shocking. It is impossible not to sigh that the architectural skills and artistic achievements of the Romans more than 2,000 years ago were so splendid and magnificent. In the words of a friend, "If the library looked like this, I would want to go to the library every day without anyone trying to talk me out of it. It's very real!

A must visit place! The Ephesus ancient city is full of rich history. Suggest to get the audio guide or a walking tour guide with you to explain the history behind it. Expect to spend about 1.5hrs here. There are also alot of cats here that are very friendly. Infront of the library there are photographers who will take your photo and print it out for 40TYL

Mesmerizing, amazing and wonderful site. A most to see in Turkey. You will need to have a professional guide to explain meticulously the historical background of each monument and place. It is highly recommended to go either in early spring or in fall. Don’t forget to wear long sleeve’s shirt and be equipped with a large hat. Having water with you is a most.

One of the great libraries of the ancient world, this iconic place is a must visit in the city of Ephesus. The artwork of the facade that has been put back together is magnificent, and one can wonder about the past where folks would visit this beautiful library to go over the wisdom collected in scrolls.

Favourite part of the Ephesus tour! The Library of Celsus is a spectacular structure! Probably the best preserved part of the ruins at Ephesus! You can spend a good few mins in awe of this magnificent structure.

The Library of Celsus is an ancient Roman building in Ephesus, Anatolia, today located nearby the modern town of Selçuk, in the İzmir Province of western Turkey.This is a really good place you should visit Here's and you should know about this place moreThis library famous becauseThe Library of Celsus is considered an architectural marvel, and is one of the only remaining examples of great libraries of the ancient world located in the Roman EmpireSTAY CONNECTED WITH ME 💫 😊 🙏

La biblioteca siento que fue una de mis partes favoritas, es impresionante lo hermosa que es. Si vas recomiendo que vayas temprano porque luego van muchas personas a visitarlo(Translated by Google)I feel like the library was one of my favorite parts, it's amazing how beautiful it is. If you go I recommend that you go early because then many people go to visit it

It's like a miracle. The perfect spot for Instagram photos.Keep in mind that you should wear a hat and have a bottle of water cause it's hot and sunny

It is a building like a landmark of Ephesus. The grand library entrance seemed to signify the importance of books and learning. I highly recommend listening to the audio guide. explain in detail. There are guided tours, but I think the audio guide is better.There is no shade and the sun is strong, so be careful if you go in summer.

Love 🥰 it! My fav part of the place!We went on Friday around 2 pm and it was great not many people and we pay per person 🧍 28.71€ with the deal of 2 places.Parking 🅿️ around 3€They close at 5:30 in winter time 🕰️ and 6:30 in summer time.

The famous Library of Ephesus, the photo that instantly pops up when you search of Ephesus. This is indeed a mighty structure and very Instagramable. Unfortunately on closer look you see all the idols and sculptures ruptured and cut off due to the islamic ideology.

Celsus LibraryEphesus, the fourth largest city of the Roman Empire has magnificent Roman structures that still preserve their glory after two thousand years. One of these spectacular buildings is the Library of Celsus which is counted as one of the biggest libraries of ancient times.Rome transitioned from a republic to an empire in 27 BC and continuously expanded its territories from Italy to North Africa. Modern-day Greece, France, southern Germany, and Turkey were also added to the empire’s vast land.Modern Turkey is full of well-organized Greco-Roman cities all around the country. Not only Ephesus but also some other ancient cities in modern Turkey such as Zeugma, Pergamum, Smyrna, Aphrodisias, Side, Aspendos, Pergamum, and Miletos are fine examples that reflect the splendor of the Roman Empire.The Library of Celsus in Ephesus is not only the most striking building in the city but also one of the landmarks of Turkey, too. Taking photographs is a nightmare as everyone wants a picture in front of it. Visitors are enchanted by the fine marble work of the ornamented facade as it shines brightly under the baking Aegean Sun.The library is located at the very heart of the city, attached to the monumental Gate of Mazeus and Mithridates that opens to Commercial Agora.What is interesting about this building is it is not only a library but a mausoleum as well, as it consists of the tomb of Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus who had been consul in 92 AD and who was the governor of the province of Asia in 115. After his death, his son, Consul Gaius Julius Aquila had the library built in his father’s honor as we read from the inscription on the building’s front staircase. The library was completed in 135 AD and Celsus’ body was put in a white marble sarcophagus which was placed in a crypt beneath the building. When you enter the main hall, you will see an apse right in front of you and beneath the apse, one can see the burial room that contains the sarcophagus.Two storied façade is intensely ornated with 16 columns arranged in pairs. Columns at the center of the façade are shorter than the others which is an optical illusion giving the impression of greater size. A staircase with 9 steps leads to the facade of the Library. Lace-like marble work of the façade’s ceiling can be seen after climbing the staircase that takes you to the interior. The columns were richly decorated with the motifs of vegetation and mythological figures: Bellerophon riding Pegasus, a couple of Eros and Psyche darting from acanthus leaves, and the scenes of the life of Apollo and Dionysus.Besides, four female statues placed in the façade’s niches are also remarkable. They represent abstract concepts and under the statues are Greek inscriptions giving information about their characters of them. From left to the right are Sofia (Wisdom’), Arete (‘Virtue’), Ennoia (‘Insight’), and Episteme (‘Knowledge’). They are personifications of the virtues of Celsus but also of the virtues the life of high Roman officials should have had. The library was restored with the aid of the Austrian Archaeological Institute and the originals of the statues were taken to Ephesus Museum in Vienna in 1910.

Beautiful! Wonderful guide! Super busy but still wonderful!

Great place to visit and get indulge into seven wonders ancient world. Remarkable experience. JUST DO IT ✔️

According to legend, Ionian Prince Androclos, B.C. He founded Ephesus in the 11th century. Legend has it that when Androclos was looking for a new Greek settlement, they went to the oracles of Delphi for guidance, who told him that a fish and a pig would show him where he would found the city.

It’s the highlight of Ephesus! If you’re here during winter there’ll be few crowds.

The most breathtaking architecture in Ephesus. The Library of Celsus is considered an architectural marvel, and is one of the only remaining examples of great libraries of the ancient world located in the Roman Empire. Although it is over 1,800 years old, the Library of Celsus is still standing now, albeit in a partially restored state.

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Alert ⚠️ slippery floors and streets. Can not emphasize enough how careful you need to be when walking through the whole city. Marble paving and rocks throughout the whole city. It was an amazing experience I did not expect. Learning the local stories of this place and relearning what you are taught in school.

It was a nice experience. Something unique, beautiful place. You can feel the history. It was a bit hot, 40 degrees Celsius, but it was worth it. Museum pass awards discount in inside shops for coffee, water, juices etc.

One of the most interesting ruins in the world, this is part of the greater Ephesus city. This theater has been preserved for thousands of years. Such an amazing experience to be in here. I will never forget the moment that I got here on my own without the help of a tour company. You just visit this ancient city if ever you’re in Türkiye.

This place is beautiful, well worth seeing. If you don’t get a tour guide I definitely recommend at least reading and watching a few YouTube videos about it beforehand just to be able to appreciate the significance of the theatre and the ancient city of Efes.I wasn’t impressed by the 70₺ audio guide.120₺ entrance (April 2022) you can also enter with a museum card (70₺) if you are a resident or citizen of Turkey.

A place good to know the ancient history and make good photos. Need to wear good sneakers and a hat or cap as well as glasses to prevent the sunshine. Good for walking. Outside the museum got some shops and a market place to eat.

One of the largest archaeological sites in the world. A marvelous feat of architecture as it is situated in the best possible location for the best acoustic function. Don't forget....those times no digital technology was in operation....only mathematical thinking 🤔 well worth a visit 🙂

I’ve been to a lot of ruins but ancient ephesus is the best of all of them. The size is unbelievable. They have only excavated approximately 20% of this place and is still overwhelming. I would get there first thing as some days can be quite crowded. Make sure you wear good shoes and bring water.

Best place to visit. Most of the songs were directed here. Therefore, many people are visiting this place these days but i think if you study history, it’s more important to know about the things that happened there earlier.#hashirakaprince

A nice ancient attraction to be included during your trip. You will spend there 3-5 hours all around, with entrance fee free for students but normal guests 200tl.

One of the best historical sites you should see in Turkey. 🎭 This ancient theater has been preserved and maintained very well. It has a breathtaking view up facing the ancient ruins and beautiful forest 🌳 If you have a museum card which allows you to enter pretty much all museums in Turkey, you’ll be able to skip the long queue and yet will pay less.

Really cool to come and see in person!! It’s really big with so many steps. I think they put performances on there to. Great for taking photos. There are so many steps but be careful when walking around cause it’s really slippery. Overall really cool place to look at!

Is a mix roman-greek theatre. The whole ancient city is amazing. And a special guide like Ezra made it even more spectacular. Ephesus took the best from Rome and Petra and gave the traveller a complete and wonderful experience. Be aware of the highest temperature (+10 always from the seaside) took some water with you, and a good guide

Beautiful, historic, you can feel the ambient of an ancient city. Advice: dont go there during summer as is can be very hot! If you still go, be prepared with parasol, light white long sleeve shirt and a lot of water...

Must-see attraction when in the area! It exceeded my expectations. It would have been nice to visit with a guide but you can also ask for a free audio guide when buying tickets. It does get hot here but there are places to buy drinks and snacks on either end and also one place in the middle by the library. There are trees and spots throughout that help provide shade when touring. It is best to go early or late in the day. The only thing we wish they had was an evening hour in the summer where you could be there for golden hour.

I have to say this place was incredible. Way bigger than I thought with so much to see and was magical walking through this historic site. Definitely recommend to go check it out, but try to get there before the bus rush so you can have the place more to yourself and more quiet.

Really enjoyable half day trip. Booked via our holiday company so had a guide who was very knowledgable. We were lucky that is was quiet, I can imagine it being really busy in peak season. Nicely leaked out and the museum was very good; it’s more of a cinema experience as you move through rooms with a 3D video that plays out around youIf you are a bit unsteady on your feet then some of the walkways may be hard as you are walking on the marble that can be slippery. Slow and steady and you will be fine

Amazing, very beautiful site. No waiting at the entry gate because we were early. No drone filming allowed without applying for permission in advance. The terrace houses is completely covered and cost extra, -1 for that.

Beautifully preserved and massive marbled ancient theater in Ephesus (built around 250 BC) that could hold about 25000 spectators. Still so beautiful after thousands of years.The interesting thing is that it is still used for outdoor shows and entertainment by artists like Elton John, and Pavarotti

Awesome structure. The magnificent theater of Ephesus is a beautifully preserved and very impressive building. This structure, built of marble, has a width of 145 metres, and the height reached up to 30 meters. When operating at full capacity, it could accommodate 24,000 spectators.

We didn’t do the usual thing of hiring. Guide. Instead we downloaded the museums of Turkey app. The ticket had a QR code which unlocked the audio tour. Before entering we downloaded all the audio files.This allowed us to spend 5 hours in this place instead of the standard two hour guided tours.I am sure the guided tours are amazing but we wanted to try something different

Amazing!! One of the most impressive ancient sites I have visited. The library is out of this world.We stayed for around 2/3 hours to properly see everything. The audio tour will provide you with some good information regarding the sites you visit.I would also recommend getting tickets for the Terrace Houses. We were so impressed by the frescoes and mosaics. Definitely worth the extra lira (if you buy the combined ticket at the gate, you get a little discount in comparison to buying the ticket inside).

It's very historical and fascinating. However the ticket price is outrageous!!! 40 euro for ruins?? I know it is historical and quite big (not so much) but the 40 euro is just too much. We didn't have a choice as we already arrive there, we don't want to go back just like that. The experience museum at the end was quite nice with all the video mapping and the staffs were kind and nice 🙂 (well for that price everyone should be nice)

This is a wonderful historical place to go in Turkiye. It’s near the one of the best places which has amazing beaches, Kuşadası and Izmir. You can visit easily in your holiday.And also you can visit numerous historical places in Turkiye. If you have more time, you should try to go the others.

Nice sunny ☀️ weather, you pay 💰 per person 28.71 euros 💶 if you get the deal.Parking 🅿️ cost 💲 around 3€There are a small market with lots of options.We did all the walking around in 3 hours but this will definitely depend on you.January is great as there are not many tourists and prices of hotels are cheaper.

Me and my husband visited with a tour guide who spoke to us about the history of Ephesus. It was a very cool place to see. We came during the colder months (January) and our tour guide said that was the best time just due to less crowds. We were able to take some pictures in front of the Library of Celsus with no people in the background.

Wonderful! Beautiful! I loved this place! So much to learn! I can’t believe humans lived here and went here to see shows and battle and vote and do so much more!

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Wonderful nature and awesome sea

I went to Dilek National Park on a weekday in May 2023 driving a motorbike. You can only enter from the north side of the peninsula for a ticket. There are a few beaches that you can visit and are not too far from the entrance. Beaches are beautiful and equipped with facilities for pic-nic, bars and plenty of toilets. At the time of my visit, none of the cafes/restaurants were open. Unfortunately the area that you can visit is quite limited compared to the extent of the peninsula, I wish I could visit more. Also, if you need info about the peninsula and trekking possibilities there isn’t much available and I recommend visiting the tourist information point in Kusadasi (opposite the port).

(Translated by Google) Very nice park with beautiful beaches and splendid sea free wooden bed, clean bathrooms and sufficient parking lots away from the crowd of Kuşadası. 20 Turkish lira (3euro) car entry. The appearance of wild boar in search of food is almost certain(Original)Parco molto curato con belle spiagge e mare splendido lettino in legno gratuiti , bagni puliti e parcheggi sufficienti lontano dalla calca di Kuşadası. 20 lire turche (3euro) l’ingresso dell’auto . Quasi sicura la comparsa di cinghialetti in cerca di cibo

Rated as one of the top 10 beaches we found in an online article we decided to head along in the car.The park is separated into around 4 or 5 beach areas each with its own car park and its own access to the beach.Several have cafes serving soft drinks (non alcoholic) and snacks only in what I can only describe as an archaic fashion. With dirty sunbeds at a cost there are however, free to use picnic benches which I would highly recommend but seemingly a feature well recognised by the locals.If you're lucky enough to be traveling in a car then I'd recommend finding your own private beach!

The experience was great i loved it. the view was gorgeous and its not very crowded most of the time so its a good place to go out with friends

If you have a car or go by bus or taxi the beaches are a refreshing change from the resort complex! Relatively harmless boar roam around scavenging but only because idiots feed them and don't understand they'll keep coming!

best place for cycling, swimming or trekking

Nice wild place and wild beaches

Absolutely beautiful. The park was perfect for any family get together or picnic for two. The beauty in Turkey is spectacular. Friendly people everywhere.

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Worthwhile place if you're a genuine believer, if not, it might feel like a grand hoax (read the history of founding up the place). However, if you're around, and ready to pay the 80 liras entrance (Jan2022) fee, the visit might be nice bonus for visiting the beautiful Ephesus area. The views along the streaming road upwards are precious.

This is a quick stop that guides take you to right before visiting the ancient city of Ephesus. Particularly for Catholics it's a very sacred place, as it is thought that the virgin Mary spent her last days in this house. No photos are allowed inside of the house. After walking through the house and paying respects, you can light up candles for prayers. There are also 3 fountains in a brick wall beside the path - there is a local legend that if you drink from all three and make a wish Mary will help make it come true. You can tie your wish to this wall at the end. As you leave there are many souvenir shops on route for religious trinkets and ornaments.

Not to bad no pic inside house as I got shouted at the whole point of going and paying in for photos 😅 this place is not beside ephesus it's on up the top of mountain if going to both places go here first get of at ephesus top gate and walk down

This was the most humbling experience for me. God’s own chosen Mary lived her life in the most modest of dwelling imaginable. There is a certain serenity and tranquility to this place, which calms you, de-stresses you and soothes your angst, just like it is to be in your mother’s lap. It has now been converted to a chapel. Decent dressing and silence is the only ask of this place. Entry is ticketed but the money is taken by the town authorities; the chapel seeks no contribution.

It doesn't offer much more than a small room. Visit is very quick. Price was a bit steep, and the grounds around are not so interesting.If you are thinking of walking here instead of a taxi, I recommend walking the mountain road from the village Acarlar. There will be steep hills and dirt road, so bring good shoes, but views and the lush forest is definitely worth it. You can walk back, downhill, along the car road, and you will pass by entrance to the Archaeological site.

Beautiful spot in the middle of nature it has a little fountain and the shrine is renovated.But it is nothing special especially for all the way you have to drive up the mountain.I wouldn’t recommend this place, mainly because it’s too much hassle to get there.

Peace of mind can be felt here the moment u enter this miraculous place.Very beautiful religious place. Well maintained and cleanliness can be seen all around the premises.The entrance fees to the shrine is 10€.Please dress appropriately or else u wont be allowed to enter insideSuviners r a bit expensive.

The house was discovered in the 19th century by following the descriptions in the reported visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774–1824), a Roman Catholic nun and visionary, which were published as a book by Clemens Brentano after her death.While the Catholic Church has never pronounced in favour or against the authenticity of the house, the site has nevertheless received a steady flow of pilgrimage since its discovery. Anne Catherine Emmerich was beatified by Pope John Paul II on October 3, 2004.Catholic pilgrims visit the house based on the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken to this stone house by Saint John and lived there for the remainder of her earthly life.The shrine has merited several papal Apostolic Blessings and visits from several popes including Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI.

French priest, the Abbé Julien Gouyet discovered a small stone building on a mountain overlooking the Aegean Sea and the ruins of ancient Ephesus in Turkey. He believed it was the house described by Emmerich and where the Virgin Mary had lived the final years of her life

This is a place of high religious significance as it was supposedly the place where the Virgin Mary, mom of Jesus spent her last few years. The house is small (no pics inside), and the surroundings are nice. It's perched up the hill and worth a visit.I went in the off season so it wasn't crowded at all.

We visited this place on weekdays and many visitors were there to see this historical place. There was no rush and no waiting time for tourists. We just simply parked our car and walked around the whole area!#hashirakaprince

Nice place but a little hokey. Its authenticity is a little questionable, and almost the entire building is rebuilt anyway. But as part of a tour that also visits Ephesus, it's worth a brief detour.

Our guide brought us here when Sun Princess stopped by Kusadasi, Turkey on 25 March 2024. This is located near the top of the mountain and far away from Kusadasi. A peaceful spot indeed and an ideal place to spend time alone. I can't help but wonder how long it took for St John and the Blessed Virgin to get to this place - especially during their time when transportation was so much different and the road condition was not as convinient as nowadays. Was so thankful that I get to visit the place.

The House of Virgin Mary in Turkey is a serene and spiritually uplifting destination that left a profound impact on me. Nestled amidst lush greenery and overlooking the stunning landscape, this sacred site exudes an aura of tranquility and reverence.Visiting the House of Virgin Mary felt like stepping into a place of deep spiritual significance. As I entered the humble stone house, I could sense the weight of history and the devotion that has surrounded it for centuries. It is believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary, and the atmosphere resonates with a sense of reverence and holiness.The interior of the house has been meticulously preserved, allowing visitors to glimpse into the life of Mary and experience a connection to her legacy. The simple furnishings and religious artifacts created an intimate and contemplative ambiance, evoking a profound sense of peace and reflection.👉 Follow me for more enchanting travel experiences @ecuadoriantravelista 🌍✨

It is a tourist trap. Ticket cost around 12 Euro for 30 seconds in a small house with not much to see. You can’t even take picture inside or spend more time because they made lines like are at airports and you have to walk because of people behind you. Don’t believe the hype of this place the view driving up to the mountain is the best part.

Very beautiful and tranquil place.Best month to visit is May.Pictures inside the house are not allowed.You will need around 1/2 to 1 hour max to see this place.You will need some paper and a pen if you want to put your wishes on the wishing wall.

A beautiful peaceful blessed place!! There is a sense of peace, tranquility & harmony here. A must visit!! A small church inside. No photography allowed. Just pray & be at one with the blessed Ladd. Pray for world peace & harmony🙏

the atmosphere is peace and calm throughout the area. A small house but influence huge on its kindness. worth visiting.

The house of Virgin Mary is a must see when visiting Turkey. It was really neat to see it and drink the holy water and write wishes on the wall. It was a quick stop up the mountain with our tour guide before we headed to the Ephesus. You can’t take photos inside the house. There was free bathrooms and souvenirs and places to eat. Overall really cool must come visit!

Entry fee is high. Most of the people park their car near the gate, but there is parking near to house. It is a beautiful location like a house inside a forest. I liked the surroundings much with sounds of birds.Still i am thinking how virgin mary stayed there because it is on top of a hill.

This house is a shrine, called Meryemana Evi, translated as “the House of Mother Mary” in Turkish. It's believed that this house is where St. John took care of Mother Mary during her final years, and where the Assumption took place. Note that the Roman Catholic Church has never commented on the authenticity the house

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Priene es un lugar mágico aunque hay bastante trabajo en organizar y recomponer todos los resto de tumbas, templos, etc que se encuentran desperdigados por la montaña.Una cuestión positiva es que no es comercial y puedes llegar a estar solo con los restauradores.Prime se encuentra en la cima de una montaña y los últimos metros desde el parking hay que subirlos a pie.(Translated by Google)Priene is a magical place although there is a lot of work in organizing and recomposing all the rest of the tombs, temples, etc. that are scattered throughout the mountain.A positive aspect is that it is not commercial and you can be alone with the restaurateurs.Prime is located at the top of a mountain and the last few meters from the parking lot must be climbed on foot.

(Translated by Google) After continuing on the İzmir Kuşadası Söke road and passing Söke, Güllübahçe is a magnificent ancient city that can be reached easily when you turn from the Didim crossroads.Although it is not as explored as Ephesus, the relationship between Ephesus is like the relationship between İzmir Kuşadası.It leans back on the mountain and dominates the Söke plain.The entrance fee is also much more affordable compared to the ancient city of Ephesus.Afterwards, it is recommended to eat fresh and fish at sunset in the shabby fishermen's restaurants in Doğanbey Village, where old Greek houses are located, and on the outskirts of Dilek Peninsula National Park on the coast, accompanied by the smell of pine, the coolness of the sea and the smell of seaweed.(Original)İzmir Kuşadası Söke yolu üzerinden devam edilip Söke geçildikten sonra Güllübahçe Didim yol ayrımından dönüldüğünde rahatlıkla varılabilecek muhteşem bir antik kent.Efes kadar keşfedilmemiş ise de Efes arasındaki ilişki İzmir Kuşadası arasındaki ilişki gibi.Dağa sırtını yaslamış ve Söke ovasına hakim.Giriş ücreti de Efes antik kentine kıyasla çok daha uygun.Devamında ise eski rum evlerinin bulunduğu Doğanbey Köyü ve kıyısında Dilek Yarımadası Milli Parkı eteklerinde mis gibi çam kokusu ve denizden gelen serinlik ve yosun kokusunun eşlik ettiği salaş balıkçı lokantalarında gün batımı denize sıfır bir ortamda taze ve balık yemek tavsiye olunur.

Priene is a very good location to visit. Not as developed as some other places, but enough of the ruins remain that you can get a sense of what the town must have been like in ancient times. Much better than Miletos.Very close to the small town of Güllübahçe where there are options to stay or good restaurants.

Priene is located in a very scenic place. Not many visitors, very peaceful and cool due to the trees. Totally worth a visit. Spent about an hour there.

A very beautiful place with an amazing view. Only 20 tl and free to walk around. It is a pretty steep walk but definitely worth it.

Have visited Priene several times. Always an amazing experience. Make sure you wear a hat in summer, it's hot up there.

oh my Zeus, God of Greek People.The place is blessed by nature and Gods.

(Translated by Google) When I see places like this, I can't help but imagine the times when these cities were active. In Priene, it is impossible not to feel very close to this dream because it preserves its spirit very much. Its view is accompanied by the Büyük Menderes plain.(Original)Böyle yerler gördükçe bu şehirlerin aktif olduğu zamanları da hayal etmeden duramıyorum. Priene’de ise bu hayale çok yakın hissetmemek mümkün değil çünkü fazlasıyla o ruhunu koruyor. Manzarasına Büyük Menderes ovası eşlik ediyor.

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I loved the theater which is really well preserved and at what point could accommodate more than 25,000 expectators.Easy walk, and offer great angles for Great pictures.

It has one of the best theater I’ve seen so far. Giant doorways are amazing. We expected to find a small ruin but the size of the place really surprised us. Entrance was 40lira and free for museum card holders. There are a few small cafes around if you want to drink or snack something

Again no crowds here and a massive stadium you can walk up within like the Greeks some 2000 yrs ago. Very impressive. The rest of rhe ruins are just that ruins but the museum is well worth a visit as unusual for sites in Turkey it gave a history of the place with photos and drawings of how it used to look. Recommended.

Excellent historical site to visit. The theatre is well preserved. This location was not very busy with tourists and is cheaper too. Definitely a place to visit and see the port (now filled-in with silt from the river) where Paul departed to Jerusalem - Acts 20:36-38.

Ancient theater in Milet is in a very well preserved condition, its sizes are just tremendous! Around the theater there are also remains of Greak ancient city of Milet, former sea port, including city council, public swimming pools with cold, warm and hot water. The swimming pools used as a place for socializing were equipped with water pipelines.This place is really worth visiting👌!After seeing the theater try orange juice made in the nearest cafe by locals with the help of rustic press, it's delicious!!!🍊

One of the greatest ancient remains in Aegean region Turkey. Behind the theater is shockingly well-preserved. Worth visiting for sure!

The entry to Miletus is 100tl which includes entry to museum, parking is free. The site is huge and you can explore ruins for hours. The bad thing that it’s not maintained well and there are no signs so you can get lost by wondering somewhere else. Overall it’s a great experience. I really enjoyed visiting the theater and seeing turtles that live there.

My recommendation!!!!!It’s beautiful place with big history, good atmosphere, nice and clean, silence

Wonderful experience. We were at Efesus two days ago. This is also a wonderful place to see. This city must have been very big. We were almost alone, its off the beaten track.

The entrance fee is 50TL, including admission to the local small museum. Parking - free of charge. The city has hardly been excavated and all the surviving buildings have not been restored, and these excavations are not at all equipped for easy access by the elderly, the disabled and children - keep this in mind when planning your visit! Only fascinating theater is really interesting to visit. Therefore, I recommend visiting this ancient city only to great lovers of antiquity and it is not worth a separate trip.

One of the must visit places in Turkey which still not discovered largely. It has a beautifully kept theatre with secret tunnels. It has Greek, Roman and Seljuk additions. The ancient village at the back of the theatre is also impressive. The museum is also really good.

To me this is a highly underrated area in comparison to some of the more popular archaeological sites around Turkey. This site gets little attention but is really quite impressive. Nothing is off limits to explore which is nice so you can really go anywhere! The theater is amazing in itself but also take time to explore the rest of the complex as it’s quite large and really nice to discover!

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There's no glutenfree food options for celiac people in the service areas.

Excellent even for one day trip.

The resort itself was closed

Super

(Translated by Google) Don't go, people. I have never seen such a bad place, zero organization, zero cleaning, zero sleds. The area is tiny, everyone bumps into each other. There is no profit anyway, so don't waste your money. What looks like snow is ice. The entrance fee is 150 TL, but there is no invoice etc.(Original)Gitmeyin ey millet. Bu kadar kötü bir yer görmedim organizasyon sıfır temizlik sıfır kızak Alanı küçücük herkes birbirine çarpıyor. Zaten kar da yok boşa masraf yapıp gitmeyin. Kar gibi görünenler buz. Giriş ücreti 150 tl fakat fatura fiş vs yok.

(Translated by Google) There wasn't much snow when I went. That's why it was possible for us not only toboggan. It was very crowded. Also, the products in the cafe on site were really bad. Salep was not salep, coffee was not coffee(Original)Gittiğimde pek kar yoktu. Bu yüzden sadece kızakla kaymamaız mümkün oldu. Çok kalabalıktı. Ayrıca tesisteki cafedeki ürünler gerçekten çok kötüydü. Salep salep değildi kahve kahve değildi

(Translated by Google) 30.01.2024We came to see the snow.There is snow, but not very much.The elevator was not working. They bought one cafe, sujuk ekmek.Sledge at 11 o'clock 150 lira. Entry by car 150 lira.It takes 2 hours to drive from Izmir.(Original)30.01.2024Приїхали подивитися на сніг.Сніг є, але не дуже багато.Підйомник не працював. Одне кафе, суджук екмек купляли.Санки 11 година 150 лір. В'їзд на машині 150 лір.З Ізміру їхати 2 години.

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Lots of sites around Bafa Lake Seven Monasteries site on hills in back if you fancy a climb. Down by the lake it's equally as peaceful,

Super area for hiking, ancient city herakleia and latmos mountain are stunning

Bafa Lake offers an ideal location for relaxation with its impressive setting, and full with visitors who prefer cooling off in the lakeside cafes & restaurants for enjoying the excellent view. As an ancient gulf transformed into a lake by the alluvial deposits of the river Meander (Buyuk Menderes), Lake Bafa, is situated at the foot of Mount Latmus, at the size of 10 miles length and 3 miles width.The lake is fed by little torrents and by the river Meander during the rainy season. The water flows back into the Meander along the same direction in the summer. The lake is rich for the great variety of fish , salmon, carpi, mullet principally. Also, at certain times, the lake and its environs are visited by thousands of wild ducks, pelicans, water hens, making a marvelous setting.As the cultural and historical values of the Bafa Lake; Heraclia Antic City takes place within the borders of the Lake, at the south west foot of Beşparmak Mountains. In the Antic City there are many historical buildings; these are Athena Temple, an Agora, Council Building, Public Bath, Theatre, Nymphaion (fountain building), and Endymion Temple.

Lake is very big and really beautiful. Just has bad smell in hot weather from aquatic plants. Also it's a home for a lot of kinds of birds

We always go to Herakleion with stunning views, decent restaurants and great ambience.

a beautiful place on the planet, another of the Creator’s many gifts to us; a bird sanctuary where it is possible to see their life in natural conditions; on the shore there are well-equipped places with cafes and comfortable benches for observing the beauty of life

Great view, nice place for a drink stop while driving to Bodrum

Peaceful place away from tourists.Definitely worth to visit once.

Amazing views!

Lake Bafa is a lake and a natural reserve, which is situated along the border line of the Soke District of Aydin Province. The main water sources of this lake are the water floods in the Great Menderes River and the mountains of the surrounding area. This is a peaceful place with a great beauty of nature. Sides of the lake are covered with pine trees, tamarisks and olive groves. The lake is full of various species of water plants, which appreciates living of many species of fishes in Lake Bafa. The lake is also a home to the various species of birds like dwarf cormorants, sea eagles, chameleons, owls, pink flamingos and many others. It is one of the best tourist places to visit in Turkey.

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A very nice open air al fresco shopping centre. Not very big but it’s adequate.

Simple and multi kind AVM. You can find what you are looking for.

It is a well, easy accessible mall designed for hot climates. You can find anything you look for. I was there one of the hottest days of July and had some discomfort while eating. Dining area is open air and there should be more AC that you can eat easily in the scorching days.

Very nice place , for shopping , restaurants, playgrounds for kids

open mall, nice with a lot of good turkish brands. and the prices is better

The mall is not so big, mostly open and most of the shop are makeup and fashion stores.Also it's very family friendly.

A summer mallWe stopped here and had some coffee in our trip to the south of Turkey

It's an open air shopping mall located in center of Aydın. It's nice and cool place. At least you feel fresh air while you're buying things. There is a big food court and some popular cafes. You can find many popular brands and stores in it. There is enough place for parking,it's not wasting your time like other malls.

There are lots of brand clothes shops and coffee shops . You find a cinema, a market etc. There is also a small playground next to the parking lot.

This was a big disappointment. Lots of stores but you can buy a lot cheeper in the city center. Söke has a much better AVM

You can find many brands here...

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Orta Mahalle Merkez, Müze Blv. No:1, 09010 Aydın Merkez/Aydın, Türkiye

I had a good experience in akbük but i heard that it used to be more relaxing and beautiful over there but now its too crowded and not that good if you just want to chill out.There's a beautiful forest there too but the fire department won't let you camp there unfortunately. And if you want to camp you either should find a place before actually getting to akbük or you have to camp in the campsites which are too crowded and in my opinion awful ! And overpriced

From Akyaka it is almost 50 min distancr by car, a challenging Road but a hidden town by the sea and Mountain. Clean sea and perfect nature

Be ready for very loud music for the whole day until 12, especially well heared if you are on a yacht. Worst mooring experience in Turkey so far

One of the perfect place to have rest and swim. Still not commercial and “touristic”. Some sea side hotels and restaurants are occupying the beach but still it’s kind of “vlrgin” place for holiday.

Great bay with clean water and amazin nature. Having a camping site is a plus!

View and the sea is beatiful but so crowded and a litkle bit expensive if you want to have seabed and umbrella and while you are sunbathing cars are passing around you this is bad

The water is amazing and worth a visit. There are a few small open air places that will serve you food and drinks. Paid 10try to park but worth every penny to swim in these waters. The beach is small but they sell chairs and umbrellas if needed but you dont come here to sit on the beach. I wish i had diving equipment with me.

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Sarnic mah akbuk, 48070 Menteşe/Muğla, Türkiye

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We had a couple of beers here, waiting for the bus, the bus station is just across the road. 2 beers were 80tyl.

You will not believe your eyes when you see the azmak River. Crystal clear water and really cold. Deffinetly swim you will cool down in second in hot summer day

In such a beautiful location by the stream, even tea and coffee was a pleasure!

We had a very nice boat trip for a good price. River is beautiful.

This review is for the river it self. Unbelievable. Never seen anything so natural and amazing. Cristal clear water with incredibly beautiful see weed and fish. A natural aquarium. The boats take you for a tour for very reasonable price.

The river and surrounding ambience is phenomenal. One should really need to hop on a boat and enjoy the slow ride with tremendous scenery. However, I suggest you pack your meal, even get your drinking water with you. The restaurants are below average, sometimes far from edible and truly undeservingly expensive.

Highly recommended, tasty food good value. Beautiful scenery 👌

We didn’t go to eat there. We just set next to park and was enjoying to look for ducks

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Akyaka, Azmakboyu Sk., 48650 Ula/Muğla, Türkiye

Nice service. Good spot for sunbathing

Cozy place and good music just near the sea side

Not bad in view of the fact that there is no alternative in the neighborhood( Music and performances are charged extra 30 tl per person.

Best and only place to listen jazz music in Selimiye. Musicians awesome😊

Nice for a drink. And good music. Little bit expensive

Great to watch the world go by

Good music but staff a little slow

You can Listen to best jazz in town!

Lovely live music

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Selimiye, 48710 Marmaris/Muğla, Türkiye

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The water park its self was fun, for children and adults.Plenty of sunbeds for all.The cleanliness needs improvement, the'carpets'Around the park were loose and both myself and my friend tripped.2 young 'lifeguard staff' on one of the slides were not letting us go down the slide as they were more interested asking our age and status.I politely told them we just want to go on the slides. His slider come off and came down the slide so i took it back up for him.He then started to be nasty about my appearance as i am sun burned, which i am already cautious about.The next time i saw him he took the mick out of my voice as i have been unwell.Finally the point that left me no choice but to report him was when we went to go on a different slide he was swearing at me.This is when i spoke to 3 staff who were all very helpful and professional in directing us to the manager who was also very professional and apologetic. He reviewed the CCTV with me and took approproate action.We left early as two young women now feeling extremely cautious and uncomfortable.Due to other staff, action taken and management, we would return.

Went here today with our two children. Nice and clean. Good range of slides and great kiddie area. Plenty of life guards who were all around to help. The only downside is some of the slides are rough and even I hurt myself but all in all good time.

Good water park, little bit small but have access to a beach as well as entry in and out whenever you want. Great slides, the twister is the best. I also got to meet captain hook, always a bonus in my eyes

Atlantic is good for a few hours, it's not the best water park but has some canny slides. If you like big slides then this isn't for you, the 'big slides' are normal size. The rings rides there is 3, are so much fun and get some speed. It's ok as waterparks go.

The park is good fun, don't expect it to be the best you've ever been to but there is enough for a fun day out and you can do it all easy in a day. Reasonable price £15 pp and you can enter and leave the park as you like, queues are minimal on each slide even when it was at its busiest. The slides are good and there's just enough variety so give it a go!

Ok so this was a suggestion from other holiday goers, so we have never been before. We expected different if we’re honest. We feel that there were too many people inside for the size of the establishment. The facilities were shabby and you need to be very careful of trip hazards. The site food and drink facilities were good, clean and speedy. The locker room was bizarre and youths were hanging around looking at the keys that were left unmonitored. The wave machine never came on and we left after 3 hours.

I have visited in July with 2 kids. 10 yrs and 13 yrs. Its a relatively small park with a few rides and wave pool. It's beach front and has enough places to lie down. Closes rides from 1 to 1.30. Kids hurt their backs as plastic not even going down

There are plenty of slides, and they're all pretty good fun, but the whole place needs a damned good clean, some TLC, and some staff who care a bit more.There was a cat poo on the spiral staircase up to the entrance for the bowl slide, the ride mats for the straight slides were mostly torn and mouldy, and despite repeatedly asking them not to, the attendants of the 2 slides you need rubber rings for, kept spinning us out of the gates - not fun or funny for my young daughter.The wave pool was nice, and overall, we did have a good time with reservations as outlined above.

Highly not recommending, everything from the beginning to the end is unorganised and chaotic. Queue to the entrance around 40 min with ticket, without 1 and half hour. Once u get inside after the entrance, u have to wait another 30 min to activate a locker. The person is surrounded by 20 people waiting to activate your locker with an entrance bracelet. Why this can't be done on the entrance when they are giving you a bracelet... and then people getting frustrated because its not properly activated and are coming way back from the locker. OMG.... 2nd issue food ,in the main court food be prepared to wait in a long queue for a food u will waste around one to one and half hour. And burger for 65 AED looks and tastes horrible. See the picture.... 3rd issue, the queues to the main slides, prepare to wait one and half hour per slide. To the waiting time on the screen in front of the slides, add 40% time they are not accurate. I'm very disappointed ,one of the worst water parks experience I have ever had and I have been in many. BIG WASTE OF MONEY, TIME AND STRESS . HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDING!!!

Visited mid August and was very busy, too busy, be better if numbers were limited. Could be kept cleaner. Wrist bands allow you to leave site and return same day which is useful is you want to pop out for lunch. Lifeguards were very good and slides were enjoyed all.

Great place on Marmaris beach where you can spend few hours with kids or friends. The slides are good, they have lookers, showers and a fast-food with a bar where you can grab some snacks and drinks.

We enjoyed so much the place. They have plenty aqua trampolines for any age and you can go out and come back all day. Can be very busy in the afternoon. If you go with Tui you have discount if you book with Tui app.

I can say of course it's old one Aquapark.i mean it has been working for looking time))..price for 2by internet was 600tl....firstly we were disappointed that all plastic stuff to swim was busy and u needed to wait..but friendly guys from park personal quickly brought new ones..so we were satisfied.there re lot of snack places..but we didn't try..we got fun in water..and cardio on stairs..and enough good spent our time..we can recommend this place..but on reception that was extremely rude Russian speaking woman..she was very agressive to us..and disrespectful..it was only one unpleasant and sad moment which happened when we came..she wasn't welcome..and if true we wanted to go away or call manager to handle her.we will show her in attached photos in reception

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Siteler, Uzunyalı Cad No:209, 48700 Marmaris/Muğla, Türkiye

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The sand is brown ,it's kind of dry clay in most of the parts, don't expect white fine sand. The sea is brown as well, if you go to the deep part it can be a little bit more clear. If you want to go snorkeling ,that's isn't the beach ,go to Turunç, Turunç is amazing.Marmaris beach facilities are spectacular, showers everywhere, places to get changed and toilets. Amazing facilities.

Lovely beach with warm water and plenty of sun beds. The water is more clear in the morning. You also can find plenty of companies with water sports like sky jets never pay the price they asking always negotiate. The water is not deep so is good for children. Also restaurants as one after one.

Parked in the new carpark along the front, lots of space and walked the whole length of marmaris, there was a kite festival so they were everywhere. Wandered back along the pazar area which has lots of little shops, lovely afternoon

I've got to be honest here, you can't really give this a title of a beach, it's far from that. It's like grit or builders sand, it's awful. The only reason I didn't give it less is because the sea is amazing, it's warm and very pleasant to swim and bathe in.

People were so friendly. It’s very clean. Lots to do. Easily visit other places from here with all the taxi boats. Great prices!

City free beach, dirty water in the afternoon.

A sandy beach stretches on the part of the coast of Marmaris and belongs to the municipality, it is crowded most of the time in the morning and evening, there are public sanitary facilities and places for changing clothes, as well as places for bathing and washing the body after going to the sea. There is a nearby park that has children's games.

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Çıldır, No:, Atatürk Cd. No:28, 48700 Marmaris/Muğla, Türkiye

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9pm most evenings a water show at these fountains and while yr there treat yrself to waffles and ice cream and a variety of drinks love this place

Beautiful water fountain. Start at 9pm everyday lasts for 30 mins

Very enjoyable place especially in night.

The fountain was not working

Lovely display of fountains dancing to different types of music with coloured lights a different display every night starts a 9pm finishes 9.30pm a must seen

So if you go to Marmaris you must visit Youth Square where you find the Dancing Fountain. At 20:30ish it does its thing for nearly an hour. Very popular. And the Turkish authorities take COVID very seriously and spray you with disinfectant.Best to look on YouTube for video but believe me... You need to be there.

Pretty cool display of music and fountains spraying to the beat. Lasts for a good 20-30 minutes a day and starts at 9pm.

Such a great atmosphere would visit here again and would recommend others to go at 9pm each night to watch the show . There's food areas around also and plenty of seating .

It's in the city center near LC wikiki and the big bazzar. There is a water show every night at 9:30pm. It is pleasant to watch.

So beautiful to watch, so many people all enjoying themselves! Glad we watched it!

Although it wasn't open this trip have seen it several times before it's not to be missed.

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Kemeraltı, 48700 Marmaris/Muğla, Türkiye

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Great sunrise, beach is OK, you can order drinks all day but check the price, you could end up with a large bill, plenty of sunbeds

Very nice, clean, and safe

Good view of the mountains/🏝️ islands. I added one star for the good Oxygen coming from the forest behind. It's a lot better than having cars passing by, next to you, polluting the air you are breathing while you are sunbathing. This beach has a lot of potential to be more family friendly than just bars 🍻 mode/mood with a minor number of coffee shops with sea view.

Lovely views and nice and clean

The water is crystal clear and there no waves at all. In October when we went the sea was warmer than the swimming pool. Great place for SUP and swimming.

Very nice public beach in Içmeler. The surroundings are just to die for, rocky steep hills covered in pine forests. Water was clean but not turquoise and the beach does not receive 5 stars because there was trash here and there, cigarette butts, bottle caps and so on even though there were plenty of trash bins all over the place. Of course people can be jerks and throw their stuff on the beach but this does not mean there shouldn't be a cleaning service. There are changing cabins and showers. I think this beach is far better than the public beach in Marmaris.

200tl for a Turkish breakfast- everybody should visit as was delicious

Very beautiful mountain landscape, we went here in the first of October the weather wasn't bad we did swim and enjoyed and landscape very recommend it if you're close the area around it is beautiful too you can find all kinds of stuff, you can come here with a small bus for a small fee from the city in 20 minutes. . .

Lovely pleasant walk, day or night

Sandy beach which is very strong point. Price for 2 beds is around 300 lira but if you order something from the bar it's free. That means if you order 2 co*ke then you pay 120 lira and have a bed. I give only 3 stars because water was so dirty. I don't know if I came in wrong time but we wanted to swim and see a fish but we couldn't see anything through this dirty water.

It's a quiet beach that's not too crowded. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and the bars are not bad prices, by providing meals, drinks, parasols, and beach chairs. It is a beach where you can enjoy swimming and relaxation

Lovely, clean beach with fantastic veiws and great restaurants and bars along side it

The area in general is nice and family friendly, there is different cafés at the beach, some of them would rent the sunbed for 150 tl, others will give it for free but you have to order drinks and food from them, the prices are good in general and most of the hosts speaks English.The beach itself is not so clean and it becomes deep suddenly, if you have kids you will need to be aware of this.Water sports isn't the expensive for example you can do jetsky 15min/30USD.

The beach at Icmeler offers a clean and crystal-clear sea. It is possible to rent sun loungers and umbrellas for a fee of around 150 TL per person. Renting these amenities is recommended, as it can help you avoid getting too hot under the sun. Additionally, if you are interested in water sports, there are plenty of options available to choose from.

Quite silence clean . One bottle of Smirnoff consumed and feel better here. Positive energies loaded my body.

beautiful beach with crystal clear sea, more quieter than Marmaris but excellent for hassle free shopping at bargain prices.

Great beach always stayed in the same spot, had our dinner here everyday and enjoyed it all, especially the waffles, there was a great selection from the menu and all of the different drinks we had were nice and refreshing. The scenery here is lovely you cant beat it with the hills all around you, the sea was lovely and warm and the atmosphere was great.

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Muğla, Türkiye

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Very unfair and unprofessional business of a pool owner in the Marina - no any discount for late coming guests. You have to pay 6 euros even if you came 10 minutes before closing. Such a greedy approach is a disgrace to Turkish hospitality.

The most dishonest marina I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with. I paid $7000CAD for a 3 month contract to sell my boat with an agreement that they would refund balance when the boat sold minus 25%. I sold the boat after one month (off peak season) and had 2 months which should have been refunded (peak season prices) they changed the numbers as they saw fit and refunded me only $700CAD for the 2 months at peak season prices. DO NOT TRUST ANYTHING THEY SAY AND SETUR WILL NOT BACK YOU UP EVEN IF YOU HAVE AN ANNUAL CONTRACT. I would recommend only to my worst enemies.

not a bad place to walk in the evening

Marmaris Marina is a stunning waterfront destination that captivates visitors with its beauty and charm. The marina boasts a picturesque setting, surrounded by azure waters and lush greenery, creating a serene oasis in the heart of the city. Strolling along the promenade, visitors can admire the luxury yachts and sailboats, adding to the glamorous atmosphere. The marina is also home to a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're taking a leisurely walk, enjoying a meal with a view, or simply soaking in the tranquil ambiance, Marmaris Marina is a must-visit destination in Turkey.

It used to be very nice and friendly, in the last two years prices have become unreasonable.Let me explain: first of all is very noisy at night (both from night clubs but also fron other boats partying) but the worst thing is the high speed powerboats entering or leaving the marina. So once in while unexpected waves come out of the blue caused by tenders.Additionally the behavior of certain staff + the refusal to speak English is funny when working in tourism!There is a rule in marketing called "willingness to pay", i don't mind the higher cost BUT downgrading the quality of your services is serious.

Very nice well designed place with whatever a sailor can need such as warm water, every time clean big spaced toilets with hair dryer. Good shopping area with many cafes restaurants and sailing shops, a very close super market just next to marine, close to heart of Marmaris just a few minutes walk you are in castle historic area and bar streets.

Too noisy, Service desk is great. The berth we had was a kilometre from the entrance. Bathrooms are a treat. GREAT showers

Similar to its counterpart in Fethiye. The mooring fees are ok. If you dont leave by 8 AM you will get charged more. Departure at 11 AM will cost you more. The beachfront is very lively - and noisy - in the evening but offers great entertainment to those who want to party. Very quiet in February 2024.

Beautiful, luxurious marina. The view from the marina is absolutely breathtaking too! Gorgeous place to walk, has a lot of name brands including Paul and Shark and Jeans Lab. Also the lavatories are extremely clean! Has plenty of cafes to sit: I fully recommend Kahve Dunyasi for coffee & icecream, and Pineapple for meals with beautiful sea/boat/mountain views. Hope they continue the same quality within Netsel.

5* location5* service5* #accessible3* water space1* tranquilityGreat marina right in the city, with good proposals in prices specifically for the small boats.All paths and pantones are accessible and comfortable to move around.The only one minus is a veeery narrow path for the boats to moore.. just toooo tight.And, as you may guess its quite noisy at nights from the resraurants along the harbour.. but thats the price of being in the city.

They know what to do. Good service with professional people. For your boat water is free, you need card for electricity. Anything you need for your boat, any kind of service or repair is available.

The marina is impeccably clean and well run, the town has everything you cod need to refit your boat with. Most of the mariners speak good English and are very helpful and the technical support is also readily available. It is also a very safe and secure marina with someone attentively patroling on a tender through the night .

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Sarıana, M.Münir Elgin Bulvarı 38/2, 48700 Marmaris/Muğla, Türkiye

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Fascinating ancient area with 2.5 thousand year old tombs carved into solid cliff rockface. Then there are the ruins, particularly the amphitheatre with a magnificent view of the Mediterranean.

It is an historical wonder to see the remnants of a 2k-year civilization. I met the kindest people that were working there. Absolutely a must-see place if you're into the cultures of ancient civilizations.

Lovely walk up from the river. The ongoing excavation is uncovering more of this fascinating place. Watch out for the tortoises as well. Great views from here

Not easy to reach but it worths the effort. Large site well mantained. Few people around but plenty of cute little donkeys!

Visited in late August 2021. Took ferry (with car - 23TL each way) from Dalyan ferribot and then drove the 1.5km to the site. You can also drive around (90 mins), or go as a foot passenger. Not much parking but enough. Wear trainers. Small shop inside if want to buy drinks/snacks. Enough shade if hot. Allow about 90 mins to explore. A few information boards in English too. Great photo opportunities. You get a real sense of antiquity.

Very good experience. It was very convenient to have a ferry that took us across from dalyan to the Kaunos side. Kaunos is kept clean, very well maintained and pleasant to explore.

Great place to visit nice walk to get to it there is a bit of a hill but it's at the very top of a mountain

Access to the site is terrible, the paths are not really at all maintained. Very few information on the site, but the whole ruin is pretty good, on top of a hill, and a whole fortress high up with a wall that circles another hill.Theatre is pretty well preserved, you can still see the donkey show!

Great archaeological site loads to see and is much bigger than the impression you get when you arrive. you need 3 hrs to get a goid look round. it's excellent value as admission is about £1.65. There are toilets on site and you can buy drinks too.

Ruins about 20 minutes walk from Dalyan centre, on the other side of the river. We used the little rowing boat service to cross. Walk past the tombs and follow the signs for about 2km. Cheap entry ticket and very quiet in mid September. Lots of explanation boards in English. It can get very hot here and there is not much shelter so bring lots of water, the little cafe seems to have just a machine (we didn't go in).Very interesting site with a mix of complete ruins such as the amphitheatre, ruined ruins and partially reconstructed parts to give a doctor of how it looked. We walked back and crossed the river using the car ferry and walked on the town side back to town.

A must visit if you are in the area. History all around you and stunning views also.

So interesting, a step back in time. Donkeys on the side of the road and a family owned business on the way up the road to the top. Fresh honey and lots of essential oils.

Personnel very helpful and welcoming. There is a mini market for some refreshments. Astonishing view from the theatre.

So much to see. We should have arranged longer than the one hour we had arranged but will be back to do it justice. There were a couple of areas not accessable due to reconstruction but this had little impact on our appreciation of what was before us. We were fortunate enough to get there early, so crowds were minimal but I expect even at peak viewing crowds would be tollerable. A hidden gem that benefits from minimal publicity.

A nice place to visit for sure. The best way how to reach it is via a tiny ferry boat from Dalian that is super cheap (around 2€ for a car). You will pay cash.The site itself is nice but there are few annoyances here. Firstly you can’t pay entrance by card and there is no ATM around unless you use the ferry again to get back to Dalian, so have some cash with you. You will pay some 2€ per person.Luckily the nice gentleman behind the counter let us pay in EUR so we could enter.You can however pay by card right next to the entrance where they serve refreshments. Prices are quite high for Turkish standards, but if you have the Turkish Museum card you will get 50% discount on coffee or tea.The site is quite vast but many places are next to impossible to reach. Acropolis is on the top of the hill (as always) with quite steep climb. That’s of course expected, but probably because not many people decided to climb there you will most likely not find any clear path up. We attempted it anyway, but we failed to reach it.At the time of our visit the site was crawling with all sorts of animals which was about the best highlight. We saw turtles, snakes, lizards and many sheep.I am probably spoiled by Turkey already, but this was one of the less interesting sites for me with not so detailed information available on the boards, but higher prices. Paths were not too clearly marked.Nice small place to visit if you are in vicinity for sure.

Excellent archaeological site. Lots to see and it's in great condition. You can get a rowboat from the Dock and its 40lira for 2 people. (You only need to pay to cross there, its free on the way back, but do leave the ladies a tip) the walk itself is not a hard walk, it is hilly, best to walk on a morning as its cooler, also the site itself is open air ofcourse so it gets super hot up there.You can walk to the Fort at the top of the mountain but it's not for the faint of heart.The Amphiteatre is amazing and the views from the top of this is unmatched.

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4.5

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Dalyan, 48800 Ortaca/Köyceğiz/Muğla, Türkiye

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Couldn't go up the hill through the main entrance maybe due to the tombs being closed to the public in the off-season but was able to get a good view of the tombs from inside the local cemetery.

Quite the adventure. We arrived and the place was closed. Like a ghost town, so my Turkish wife asked the gate keeper what was up. My kids and I thought we'd be out of luck, but much to our surprise the gate keepwr let us in! We had the place to ourselves! Strange everything was closed even the bathrooms and there were no cameras.As we had the place to ourselves we walked around, read the signs, and took somw really cool pics. Obviously, access to the tombs themselves were chained off, so we kept to the boardwalk. All told we spent 10 to 15 minutes there. Awesome experience!Some suggestions: if possible rent a car (especially if you have kids). In the end, it will be cheaper than booking tours. You get to go faster and you can stay as long as you like. The roads are safe and people friendly. Google maps will guide you to wherever you want to go.

Tombs of the Kings 🤴⚰️🥀💀Absolutely phenomenal set of ruins overlooking a small river as it runs out into the Aegean Sea 🤩🤩🤩A good Turkish friend of mine I met in Antalya back in November told me about these ruins... He is a tour guide for Turkey and knows his country like the back of his hand 🇹🇷🖐️💜I was seriously excited about checking these tombs out for the last few months. Sadly when we showed up they were locked up and looked as though they had been closed for quite some time.... We took this opportunity to do a lil B&E aaaaaand we ain't talkin' bout no bacon and eggs here fam 🥓🍳😛Up close and personal with these ruins they are astonishing! A sheer rock mountain face carved into incredibly ornate tombs fit for a king!!! All the small details over the doorway and cut into the columns are quite spectacular 👌👌👌It's insane to me that these tombs were carved by a hand out of stone and now look something like small houses completely detached from the surrounding rock except for the floor that they sit on... This is like ancient CNC machining done by hand with a chisel and hammer 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯This place did not disappoint and I'm soooooo glad we spent some extra time just sitting here gazing up at this ancient wonder 🔍🤠💕💗💕💗💕

I will not able to give 5 stars because you can not go up hill and walk inside since the entrance is closed. Maybe someone can give us a tip about how to climb up there but that will be illegal. I managed to go as close as possible through the cemetery to take photos. There are small boats 🚣‍♀️ at the end that will take you to the other side of the river. They are run by women.

Prachtig,Dalyan is al geweldig. Wat een historie, echt de moeite waard om dit te zien. We werden met een tractor naar de kust en weer naar boven gebracht, 300 lira maakt niet uit hoeveel personen. Aardige man die je het ook gunt, onderweg nog ezels gezien.(Translated by Google)Beautiful, Dalyan is already great. What a history, really worth seeing. We were taken to the coast and back up again in a tractor, 300 lira no matter how many people. Nice man who also gives you credit, saw some donkeys along the way.

Lovely spot for a boat ride with views of the tombs (Spectacular) and recommend following it up with lunch on the river. Enjoy😁

It’s a must see ! We booked a trip to turtle island cruise and on the way truly beautiful and unique it’s like a film set of Indiana Jones set ! Memories for a life time !

Really amazing sight, as well as the tombs it's recommended to visit the ancient city too.

We climbed up the big hill with the theatre at 8am. It didn't open till 08.30 but just paid on the way out. I think this was just past the Tombs and the graveyard. Amazing views and beautiful place.

Breathtaking place, have made hiking directly till these tombs and theres opening really great view to city

This was part of a visit to turtle beach. We didn’t actually visit the tombs as this is a separate excursion. But we had a great view from our boat as we went past

Gorgeous Carian rock tombs carved on high cliff face, breathtaking but hard to see since to be able to look at them you'll have to enter a modern city cemetery, the main spot to view them is locked behind a metal gate that is padlocked and left to rot it seems.

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Çandır, Köyceğiz Muğla TR, 48840 Ortaca, Türkiye

Great place great scenery

Enjoyed the trip by boat all the way to the mud and thermal water park. Mythologically, It is been said that the river is filled by tears of a prince whose love left him for his brother. On the mountains there, they crafted their Graves.

Great place. Beautiful scenery in the boat ride that we took. The ancient graves in the mountains is a great scene and not to be missed.

Fantastic day trip whilst staying in Dalaman area of Turkey.Natural Mud baths and heated pool, boat ride, turtles and beach.A real must for anyone visiting this region of Turkey. £20 per person food included

Heaven, whether you are on a public river taxi or a private hire

Stunning scenery, highly recommend the River trip to turtle beach.

Nice trip by the boat

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4.5

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Muğla, Türkiye

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I loved the place and wanted to stay for at least couple of hours, but we left within 20 minutes because many people brought their dogs and let the dogs wander around, and the dogs were "attacking" people, wether the dogs were attacking or playing with people, we couldn't stay and enjoy the sea.Its worth mentioning that the entrance to the beach has a sign stating that dogs are prohibited in the beach

İztuzu Beachis a beautiful, 4.5 km long sand beach near Dalyan in southwestern Turkey. It is one of the main breeding grounds for Caretta Caretta turtles and is therefore referred as the Turtle beach. These turtles are on the list of endangered animals. Although it was were nice boat trip and it is beautiful beach and place to see, I think it should be forbidden for tourists to come there and it is essential to preserve this place and preserve the turtles reproduction without stress of human interaction.

I liked this beach a lot. The fee is not that much (2€ per car, no matter how many people are inside it), there are public toilets and showers (with cold, salty water) and the beach is clean. The water doesn't get deep enough for swimming for more than 50meters which makes it ideally for kids. You can also visit the Turtle Hospital (which is located close to the entrance). There is also shadow under some pine trees, but if you arrive after 10am most probably you will find it already occupied. At times it gets very windy. The restaurant inside has reasonable prices.

Beautiful, it is where the turtles go to lay their eggs. The surf is calm, the water is clear, the beach is clean. Lovely part of the world.

Beautiful beach and we were lucky we saw the turtles, the ride on the boat thro the river is stunning. You sail thro the reeds and see the burial caves. One not to miss.

Beautiful unspoilt beach that is home to nesting loggerhead turtles- a quick visit to the turtle sanctuary is worth a look, it's small but the work they do is great.

Nice place. When we went it was free but I think you would pay in season. Can't camp here. Beach is clean and had all facilities.Visit the injured turtle hospital. This is free, they provide a really nice description of the work carried out and you can donate or buy some merchandise.

One of the best beaches in Turkey. 5 km white sand beach, have places on sun beds and authentic places with no people. Fall in love with this beach

A perfectly clean beach with the perfect view and settings all around.You can reach this beach via small boats that are always available.The beach coast is very long, it won't appear crowded as much as crowded as it gets.The water is crystal clear and the sand and water are both clean there are even sea turtles!You can rent 2 small beach beds at 80 T.L as well or you can simply grab ur towel and sit near the water on the sand.A great way to spend your day where you will enjoy ur time during the boat trip and see some old sculptures kn the mountains which were apparently old graves and enjoy ur time at the beach as well ⛱.Those are photos on our way. And only 1 *with added stickers to cover up some ppl* when we reached as we were short on time.

The beautiful sandy beach was worth driving 1,5h from Marmaris. Plenty of space and shallow, clear warm water. The sea can be a bit rough but it only gives more fun. The car fee is only 50 TL and then 50TL for sunbeds...bud because there are so many people coming and leaving there's a good chance you will get sunbeds for free. There's a cheap bar with showers and changing rooms.

Just an all round stunning place. Lovely sandy beach, amazing views, parking and the facilities including beach bar/ restaurant, changing rooms and toilets.There is a turtle rescue on the plot which is free and worth a visit too. We drove from marmaris in about 90 mins and was well worth the drive.

My favorite beach in Turkey, a national park and a turtle nesting place, with a small museum/hospital near the entrance where they fix wounded turtles. Huge, pristine stretch of sand between the sea and the river estuary. You can take a public taxi boat from Dalyan for 30 tl per person both ways, about one hour spectacular ride through the reeds, the last boat back to Dalyan leaves at 5 pm.

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Gökbel, 48600 Ortaca/Muğla, Türkiye

Beautiful beach! Amazing view on the way to get there, must drive carefully as there are a lot of curves downhill before getting at the beach.

Stunning views of the peninsula, mountains and clear blue, calm water. Well worth the narrow mountain pass drive just for the amazing views. 10TL each entry. Amenities and deck chairs available for free. Small cafe also.

Beautiful place to go there on a yach. Stay closer to the left side (from the sea view - more to the right). Anchor on 17m.

So much litter. Beautiful views spoilt by the usual local attitudes to litter.

Stunning views. Pebbly beach. Mainly used by locals which is lovely to see. Extremely cheap eats but little choice.

The complete chicken lunch/dinner is always the best ever. Make sure you ask for the boiled potatoes. It’s all so simple, but absolutely amazing. Still a fair price, where other bays have become over priced

Affordable prices, nice and clean beach, lots of tree shades to sit under2 sunbed, one ⛱️ ₺50,One table and 4 plastic seats ₺50one beer ₺65,entry fee ₺10

Nice protected bay for anchoring.

A Beautiful Beach and the Bay hidden between the high mountains with a little bit scary, breath taking view, and a dirt side road. Water is calm, warm and quickly deep blue as Sarsala is very popular among the locals. There's a small restaurant with small Beach appetizers and Local Tradional Turkish baked wraps and drinks. Most of the time it is very crowded. However, it is worth to enjoy.

A beautiful bay, sheltered from winds and waves. It's good on a yacht, but not very good on the beach. The beach is dirty. Turks love to smoke everywhere and throw cigarette butts right there. Personally, we are not pleased with tanning environments with cigarette butts and debris. The density of people on the beach is also high in autumn. In general, plus for beautiful views, minuses for the rest.

Start of coastal hike, clear waters for swimming and a big car park.

Lovely bay! Natural is amazing 😇😍 I was dreaming visit here for a long time. Sea is so pure .

One of the best caravans places from Turkÿe!

I loved the road! After viewing the boats in the natural port, I was simply amazed! Just be sure to go there early in th morning for the sunrise.

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Kapukargın, 48770 Dalaman/Muğla, Türkiye

Four of us went up to this park on Saturday 23/09/23 , we went on two scooters and were charged 80tl for parking. We were terrified crossing the pallet wood rope bridge , which is very shoddily constructed. The whole place looks filthy . Restaurant is just asking for food poisoning in my opinion. Sanitary is very bad . If I could give negative stars - 2 . Do not waste your time on this place .

I live in the Netherlands, and traveling for 3.400 km with my family in our car was to look for the best unique unforgettable places. The location here is fantastic, a great getaway deep in the valley with fresh water surfaces to walk through safely, but the people who are running the place are a bit far from professional work, asking very high prices for mediocre dishes, and trying to make it feel like westen style but so far from any western or eastern! this place lost it’s identity for a lost staff

Beautiful nature resort but it’s not taken care of. You can spend the whole day here away from the heat of the beaches with the breeze from the mountains and the river. There are many farm animals hanging around which are great accompany for your children.

A lovely place to go wading, swimming, and camping. They have a small take-out place and prices are not too high. Lots of trees and covered rafts with tables and chairs. They're tied up so you don't float away.

Fantastic place with wonderful nature. This is one of the uniqueu camping sites that I ever seen.Although the nature is awesome, the facility is not clean and you can see garbage everywhere.I talked to one of the employees but he complained about people instead of showing any signal for improvement.Please do ask/push managers to keep the nature clean.

A great place to visit, lovely water feature and experience

The place is good! But the service is extremely bad! They aren’t professional at all! You can’t sleep if you haven’t rented a tenant even if you have rented a full seats for 5 ppl!Every 30 seconds the waiters asked us if we need to order anything, it was annoying and impolite.I recommend you find different places ..

Great nature resort, with beautiful river, nice restaurant, lots of hidden places to enjoy the beauty of nature. The children love the animal corner. The water were great for swimming.

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Yanıklar, 48300 Fethiye/Muğla, Türkiye