Iztuzu Beach, which consists of a very long beach stretching at the junction of Dalyan with the Mediterranean, is a protected area where Karetta Karetta sea turtles, one of the few places in the world, lay eggs. Between 20:00 and 08:00, it is forbidden to enter the beach, turn on lights around it, drive vehicles, light a fire and dig the beach. According to the results of the survey conducted by the British Time Magazine, Iztuzu Beach was among the best protected beaches in the world.
Caretta Carettas have a spawning period on Iztuzu Beach between May 1 and October 1. They lay about 100 eggs at a time in the pits they dig in the soft sand, and after a 60-day incubation period, the hatchlings hatch at night and make great efforts to reach the sea by taking advantage of the moonlight. Those who remain during the day are destroyed by sunlight and other animals.
The rock tombs, which have preserved their splendor for thousands of years, are located on the rocky slopes to the west of Dalyan. The word Kaunos has no meaning in Hellenic. In the Lycian inscriptions, Kaunos is mentioned as Ksibde. In the inscriptions in other cities around Kaunos, the name of Kaunos is mentioned as Kbid.
Caretta Carettas have a spawning period on Iztuzu Beach between May 1 and October 1. They lay about 100 eggs at a time in the pits they dig in the soft sand, and after a 60-day incubation period, the hatchlings hatch at night and make great efforts to reach the sea by taking advantage of the moonlight. Those who remain during the day are destroyed by sunlight and other animals.
The rock tombs, which have preserved their splendor for thousands of years, are located on the rocky slopes to the west of Dalyan. The word Kaunos has no meaning in Hellenic. In the Lycian inscriptions, Kaunos is mentioned as Ksibde. In the inscriptions in other cities around Kaunos, the name of Kaunos is mentioned as Kbid.
