Koycegiz

Q : How can I get to Koycegiz from Sarigerme ?
A : easy, get a Dolmus from sarigerme to Ortaca ,then from there get another dolmus to Koycegiz

Q : Is there any easier way to do ?
A : Yes, rent a car OR visit Local Travel Agencys where you can book complete excursion to Koycegiz

Q : How far is Koycegiz from Sarigerme ?
A : 40 minutes

 

I just love this "Village alike Town",
people are so friendly, life is simple and easy here.

The village is established nearby a big lake named Koycegiz Lake. As Koycegiz is not located nearby the coastline, you will feel yourself like you are traveling through inlands. But as you come across to the big lake, you will realize that here is another surprise of the nature. There is a small island on the lake called Hapishane (Prison) Island.

Koycegiz Village center is very neat. Koycegiz's population is always regular during in summer and winter. Like in the other villages and in Marmaris, Koycegiz's population doesn't decrease during winter times. Central Koycegiz is always alive and you may find whatever you want. Restaurants offer the quality of local tastes. There seven branches of rivers coming down from the mountains to the Koycegiz Lake. One branch of the river goes down to Dalyan District. Koycegiz is also famous with its tasty drinking water. There are lots of facilities for accommodation as well.

What to Do?
Taking a nice lake hike will give you a great comfort. There are beaches around, so you may enjoy the waters as well. There are facilities such as restaurants and cabins. The coast is about 6 kilometers of beach.

Koycegiz can be considered as the heaven of ecological tourism. You may take a hiking tour through the plateaus and the magnificent pine covered hills such as Golgeli Mountains, Sandras, Besparmak and Cankurtaran Summit. Sandras Mountain is highest mountain in the region. The altitude is 2.294 meters.

The Yuvarlak (Round) Stream is located by the Sandras Mountain. It is another must see area. There are lots of restaurants by the stream. You may spend nice times there in the company of nature. The plateau of Agla is another pit stop for the travelers. The village there is located on a 800 meters of altitude and famous with its very cold and tasty drinking waters. The environment is great for ecological tourism lovers. Pine covered hills and forests are really fascinating. Oak trees with an age of more than 600 years also worth seeing. If you continue your hike and climb through 2.000 meters, you will come across to the Kartal Lake. The lake has great panorama.

Motorless water sports such as wind surfing and sailing are also preferred in the lake.

You may also experience a fishing day in the lake. The lake is very ideal for fishing fans. A short boat trip in the lake also is exciting. Don't forget to stop by the Hapishane Island and see the remnants of a small castle belonging to the era of the Genoese.

The Kazanci promenade area is another alternative for the travelers. You may have a nice picnic day there. Environment is outstanding.

There are daily trip from central Koycegiz to Dalyan, Kaunos, Iztuzu Beach, The Waterfall, The Plateau of Agla, Gocek, 12 Islands, the famous Sarigerme and Ekincik Beach. Tours are recommended for the visitors. Ekincik is about 30 kilometers from central Koycegiz.

Now a nature and wild life preserve, this site is a real paradise with its rare and beautiful setting, and with a history going back to 3500 BC. Köycegiz is a farming town producing citrus fruit, olives, honey and cotton. The region is also known for its liquidambar trees, which produce amber gum. There are shady tea gardens, several restaurants and lodging in Köycegiz.

Köycegiz district was first established near the Köycegiz lake in 1867 with the name of Yüksek Kum. Later, the settlement took the name of Köycegiz, which means "little village" in Turkish language. There's a planned settlement in the district. Apart from the historical mosque, the district is famous for odorous different types of flowers and trees and for low windowed old houses with macrame curtains. Some of these houses are used as pendions and these houses are the mirror of the social life of the region. For those who want a peaceful, and quiet vacation away from stess and noise, Köycegiz is an ideal place. Köycegiz has facilities built around the lake. I advise you to stop by at market and taste the honey. Scenic Koycegiz Lake, located near to Dalaman Airport and within convenient distance of Fethiye and Marmaris, is well known for its natural hot springs and mud baths. The lake narrows into a channel, flowing into the Dalyan river and emptying into the Mediterranean at one of Turkey's most spectacular beaches.

Picture above shows the centre of Koycegiz.

The Köycegiz Lake and Island: The Köycegiz Lake (54 km²) is the larges fresh water lake of the region. The lake is surrounded by mountains covered with pine forests, by rich earth and by reedbed. The name comes from settlement place, which is in the northwest. With its island, it's a convenient lake for water skiing, sailing, canoeing, water cycling, rowing and fishing. With touristic facilities, Gedeova Island, and with its fortress ruins Gavurbag Island are distinguished from the others. The lake is 8 m from the sea level. The depth of the lake is 1.5-5m., but at some points the depth is 60m. The lake is quiet in the morning but it waves in the afternoon.

 

Visit the famouse family run Pasha Cafee in Koycegiz Located on the Lake.

I can assure you, that the quality of theres service won't dissapoint you .

 

Here on the left you see the mother of Birol who runs the Pasha Cafee with his father and brother Gurol.She is famous with her traditional Turkish dishes such as Gozleme.

Hot Tip : Try Pasa Boat Trip, when you at the Pasa Cafee ask for Birol.