Country Turkey Area 621.86 km2 | Region Mediterranean Mayor Sedat Yilmaz (MHP) | |
Points of interest Sarsala Cove, Dalyan Delta | ||
Dalaman is a district, as well as the central town of that district, situated on the southwestern coast of Turkey, in the Mugla Province.
Map of Dalaman
Dalaman Stream (Dalaman cayi) forms much of the western border of the district, where its neighbors are Koycegiz and Ortaca districts. The town of Dalaman is located in the coastal plain, whereas the rest of the district – towards Fethiye district on the coast and towards the high mountains on the northern border to Denizli Province – is upland, dominated by the valleys of the Dalaman Streams eastern tributaries.
Dalaman is known for its international airport which serves as a gateway to the tourists who visit this part of Turkey every year, heading especially to seaside resorts to the west and east of Dalaman such as Marmaris, Fethiye, Koycegiz, Dalyan, Oludeniz and Hisaronu. Dalaman Airport (IATA: DLM, ICAO: LTBS) is small in comparison to other airports in Turkey, has parking spaces for 14 jet aircraft and is served by many operators. Turkish Airlines offer daily flights to Turkeys commercial and financial capital Istanbul and serves as a seasonal base for other airlines notably Onur Air, Pegasus Airlines and Free Bird Airlines. A new international airport terminal has recently been opened.
Apart from aviation activities, Dalaman plays host to one of Turkeys biggest open prisons where less dangerous prisoners are sent as part of their rehabilitation programme. A state farm is present in Dalaman. Agriculture, particularly citrus fruits, plays an important role in the local economy, since it is situated in a fertile plain at sea level.