About Turkey

There are over twenty National Parks and a number of Nature Reserves in Turkey. The Society for the Protection of Nature, an independent organisation, is concerned with conserving Turkey's coasts and marine life, freshwater systems, wetlands and forests.

Also see:Things to do in Dalyan

Things you need to know

We have compiled some essential information below to make your stay at Denizati Villa as stress free and enjoyable as possible.

Getting to Dalyan

Arriving at Dalyan Dalyan's nearest airport is Dalaman, about 25 mins drive away. Direct flights are available from a number of UK airports, including Gatwick, Stansted and Manchester. Cyprus Turkish Airlines runs scheduled flights (020 7930 4851) from Gatwick, Stansted and Manchester, and various charter flights are available from April to October.Try your local travel agent or websites such as www.flightline.co.uk www.dialaflight.com or Thomson for flights only 0800 000 747. There are regular Turkish Airlines flights to Dalaman from Istanbul if you want to spend time there as well.

When you arrive

Arriving at Dalyan Transfers can be arranged from Dalaman airport (please indicate on booking form). On arrival at the villas you will be shown Denizati where there will be some basic provisions in the kitchen.

All bed linen and bath towels are provided.

There will also be an information pack to help you plan your holiday, and show you where the nearest shops are.

The villa is tidied regularly by Manzara staff. Bed linen and towels are changed weekly.

Food and Drink

Arriving at Dalyan Eating out is part of the enjoyment of a holiday at Denizati. There is a good choice of restaurants serving inexpensive authentic Turkish food, from the excellent lunchtime fare of pide (the Turkish equivalent to pizza) to riverside restaurants specialising in fish dishes. There are also a number of supermarkets that sell all the basics, a few greengrocers and good butcher. Most people stock up on fruit and veg at the market on Saturday (there is also a market at Koycegiz on Monday). For meals at the villa, there is an outside barbecue, and a four-ring gas cooker with full-size oven.

What to bring

Towels for swimming.
Plenty of suncream.
Turkish phrase book.
A good guide book, if you're planning to explore the area. We recommend The Rough Guide to Turkey .
Binoculars if you're a birdwatcher.
Adapters for any electrical appliances you want to use.
Your current national driving licence, if you want to rent a car.
Insect repellent for the evenings.