Dalyan
Historic polygonal structure offers AR tours in ancient city
Visitors can now experience the 1,850-year-old, 12-sided polygonal structure from the ancient city of Alexandria Troas as it comes to life through augmented reality, enabling them to explore its historical grandeur as if they were walking through it in its prime.
European travelers explore Türkiye’s caravan tourism potential
Türkiye is emerging as a prime destination for caravan tourism, attracting visitors from across Europe eager to explore its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
Exemplifying the trend, a group of 26 tourists from Germany and Switzerland on a 45-day expedition, continue to tour the country.
Public regains access to Muğla beaches following lease cancellation
After public outcry and protests against the commercialization of coastal areas, the Muğla Tourism Environment Foundation (MUÇEV) decided to cancel the leasing of Akbük Beach in the Menteşe district of the Aegean province of Muğla.
Signal from caretta 'Tuba' lost
The Sea Turtle Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (DEKAMER) in Dalyan in the western province of MUĞLA has lost signal from Caretta Caretta named Tuba, on which a satellite tracking device was installed before releasing it into the sea on Aug. 28, 2019.
Tuba, whose number of followers exceeds 9 million, is expected to return to Dalyan this summer and make a nest.
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First baby Caretta hatched after nesting works
Following the nesting process of endangered Caretta caretta, which started at the end of May, the first baby Caretta has hatched from its egg in the southwestern province of Muğla's İztuzu beach on July 13.
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Monument for ‘mother of Caretta carettas’ built
A monument has been constructed in the Dalyan neighborhood of the southwestern province of Muğla's Ortaca district in the name of June Haimoff, a British environmentalist, known as the "mother of Caretta carettas," who died on April 23 at the age of 100.
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‘Mother of Caretta carettas’ laid to rest in Muğla
British environmentalist June Haimoff, who was known as the "mother of Caretta caretta" for her massive efforts to protect the endangered species that lay eggs on the southwestern province of Muğla's İztuzu beach, has died at the age of 100 due to organ failure.
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Byzantine church, tombs unearthed in Kaunos
A Byzantine-era church, tombs, and inscriptions have been found during excavations carried out in the ancient city of Kaunos, which was included on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2014.
The ancient city is located in the western province of Muğla's Dalyan district and on the right bank of the Dalyan Stream that connects Köyceğiz Lake to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Turkey adopts new measures to protect endangered sea turtles
Turkey has devised a new technique to protect its sea turtles by erecting wooden barriers on five beaches.
Russian influencers amazed by beauty of Muğla province
A group of Russian media personalities who visited the southwestern province of Muğla were delighted with the beauty of the region.
The guests arrived in Muğla as part of events organized to promote the tourism potential of the province and attract even more Russian tourists.