Iztuzu Beach: How to go? Where?

Iztuzu beach is a Mediterranean beach with a length of approximately 4.5 km, near the town of Dalyan, which is connected to the Ortaca district of Muğla province.

The beach is one of the rare beaches located between sea water and fresh water. Iztuzu Beach is also known as “Turtle Beach” as it is the place where Caretta Carettas lay their eggs. It is among the most beautiful coastlines in the world that you can choose as a holiday option intertwined with nature.

Information About Iztuzu Beach

When you go to the sea at Iztuzu Beach, the areas where the eggs are located are regularly marked so that you cannot damage the eggs. In addition, since 1988, it has been decided to close the beach between 20:00 and 08:00 in order not to disturb the turtles. Making noise and turning on lights are also prohibited. If you go, you can also see the treatment center where the injured turtles are treated on the beach.

Iztuzu Beach entrance fee is quite affordable compared to other beaches. This beach, which many local and foreign tourists flock to, has received many awards worldwide for its natural and clean nature. The west side of this fine sandy beach can be reached by boats and the eastern side by road. Both parts have different qualities. There are 2 separate beach resorts at both ends. The name of the side reached by boat is Dalyanağzı Beach. The name of the place that can be reached from the highway is Iztuzu Beach. The middle part of the beach is waiting for you in its untouched natural state. If you prefer solitude, this place will be ideal for you.

History of Iztuzu Beach

In ancient times there was no Iztuzu or any other stretch of beach. Kaunos, which is now 4 kilometers inland from Iztuzu, was also a port city at that time. The reason for the formation of Iztuzu Beach and the blocking of the port of Kaunos is that the Dalaman Stream flowed from Ortaca and Dalyan in ancient times. Today, most of Ortaca and the lower part of Dalyan’s Arıkbaşı District are completely filled with sand and pebbles carried by the Dalaman Stream.

In 226 or 227 BC there was a great Rhodes earthquake and the Southwestern parts of Anatolia were also leveled. As a result of this earthquake, the bed of Dalaman Stream changed and created the miracle of Iztuzu. When there was no Dalaman Stream, the sands drifted in the opposite direction this time and the waves started to drag the sands to the shore. Since the rocks in front of Iztuzu Beach reduced the speed of the waves, the sands accumulated in its current place. The fine golden yellow sands accumulated over time and formed a large area, which has now become a home for the eggs of Caretta Carettas. The side you set foot on the beach is fresh water. The vast sea in front of you is the salty Mediterranean! You can swim in salt water or unsalted water if you want.

Where is Iztuzu Beach, How to Go?

Dolmus Boat: Since Dalyan, the holiday paradise, does not have a coast, you can reach the beach by land or lake. Boat minibuses serve from 09:30. Dolmus boats do not have set times. However, the vehicles move as they fill up. Boats depart from Dalyan center to Iztuzu Beach. If you stay at the hotels on the Dalyan canal, you can inform the tour companies in the region and board the hotel from the pier. The return from Iztuzu Beach continues from 13.00 to 18.00. Since the minibus tickets are given in the form of a round trip ticket, you need to keep your tickets. If you lose, you may have to buy a second ticket.

Minibus: Another way to go to Iztuzu Beach is minibuses. When you take the minibuses departing from Dalyan PTT, you can reach the beach in about 20 minutes. This journey, which continues around Sulungur Lake and continues among pine forests, will also give you pleasant moments.

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