KÖYCEĞİZ - TÜRKİYE

A small market town in thne south-west corner of Turkey,Köyceğiz sits on the northern shore of a huge, freshwater lake among olive and orange groves, beehives and cotton fields. A quiet Turkish rather than swinging, international resort, Köyceğiz's greatest assets are its natural beauty and wildlife. These centre around the lake, Köyceğiz Gölü, which the Mediterranean and a wide, sandy turtle beach.

The surrounding area, meanwhile, offers plenty in the way of history, stunning landspace, active and less active pursuits. There are the thermal springs at Sultaniye a boat ride across the lake; mudbaths, lycian rock tombs and the ancient Carian city of Caunos further down-channel, and an impressive range of mountains to explore behind the town.

Further a field, some 60km to the west, is the busy marina resort, Marmaris, while fethiye, a quieter alternative, lies a two-hour drive to the east.

Famous for its honey and rare liquidamber forests. 32 rooms, 2 suits, all with private bahtroom/WC, balcony, central heating, air conditioner, TV , telephone, small fridge, indoor/outdoor restaurant outdoor and separate indoor bar with music and dancing - lobby area , swimming pool, garden, hotel boat for private hire, group excursions -open all year- children welcome - relaxed, informal atmosphere. The Özay Family look forward to welcoming you.

        

Köyceğiz is just 28km from Dalaman International Airport, which also connects to major cities within Turkey.From the town centre there are regular minibus service to local destinations, while intercity buses run from the 'otogar' on the outskirts of the town almost anywhere in TURKEY.