A small village in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Dalyan is historic,and very hard to leave. Set on the south west corner of Turkey's Mediterranean

coast, Dalyan is an unspoilt village surrounded by pine-clad hills, cotton fields and miles of untouched

coastline. A traditional little fishing village nestling on the riverbank near Lake Köycegiz, it's close to the

astonishing rock tombs carved out of the local cliffs 2,500 years ago.

• A popular activity in Dalyan is to take a mud bath on the bank of the river. The mud supposedly contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium which are beneficial for the skin and overall health. There are also hot natural water springs a little distance away from Dalyan.

• The ancient rock tombs of the Kings have become another symbol of Dalyan after the famous Sea Turtles, Caretta Carettas. Although there are many rock tombs around the area, the most famous are those which look direct to the Dalyan town from the opposite side of the river. These tombs are the resting places of the Kings of Caunos. They are carved in the style of Lycian rock tombs.

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The ruins of the ancient city of Caunos are close and can be reached by boat or on foot. It was originally on the sea, but its harbour gradually silted up. It has only been partially excavated but the remains are extensive and include a theatre dating from the 2nd century BC, Roman baths, temple of Apollo and agora or marketplace.