İztuzu Plajı

The taxi boat arrives/departs once a hour from the pier behind the bar. Departure times start from 12.30 till 19.30

Photos and review refer to the southern part of the beach, which can be reached by car or bus from the center of Dalyan. This part is less crowded compared to the northern part. On the left it is closed by a mountain, and on the right by a cliff, it looks picturesque, and can also be a bonus during windy weather. Parking is quite large, the costs 100 lira (passenger car, August 24). The beach has everything you need: a lifeguard, a bar, sun lounger rental, a shower and a toilet. Going north, you can stay on the free part of the beach. It is important to note that during the day the sand heats up quite strongly, so if you are not a desert person, it is impossible to be there without an umbrella. Fortunately, it can be installed 30 meters from the water behind the pegs of the protected area. The entrance to the water is shallow, so it warms up better than at nearby beaches. Great for kids and turtles.

Photos and this review is about the northern side of the beach, which can be reached primarily by boat from Dalyan or you can walk about 4 km from the southern part of the beach. The cost of a round trip at taxi boat is 300 TL (August 2024) for an adult. The boat leaves from the center of Dalyan, the journey takes about 40 minutes. The beach has all the basic amenities, the cost of 2 sun loungers + an umbrella is 300 TL. In case of using your own umbrella, it must be installed behind the reserve zone, which is marked with pegs (about 20 meters). The water area is shallow and very warm compared to the nearby bays. Perhaps this is why turtles have chosen this beach for nesting. The area on the northern side, right next to the Dalyan Strait, is crowded, but if you walk about 50-100 TL to the south, you can relax in an almost deserted place. The Dalyan Strait at the corner of the beach in August is almost possible to cross on foot. In fact, you need to swim about 15 meters. For this, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to visit a small adjacent picturesque deserted beach. But you need to be careful, as the strait can be heavily trafficked by boats, and there are also prohibiting signs.

I really enjoyed this beach. The fee is quite affordable at 2€ per car, regardless of the number of people inside. They have public toilets and showers, although the water in the showers is cold and salty. The beach itself is well-maintained and clean. The water doesn't get too deep for swimming, which makes it perfect for children. Additionally, there is a Turtle Hospital nearby that you can visit. Some pine trees provide shade, but if you arrive after 10am, it's likely that they will already be taken. It can get quite windy at times. The restaurant on-site offers reasonably priced food.

The beach is absolutely amazing, with a breathtaking view and the added bonus of turtles. There is plenty of parking available at a reasonable price, and there is also a café on site.