Kaunos Ancient City
Ancient Carian city with a theatre, baths and harbour remains above the reeds.
Kaunos was a Carian port city on the border with Lycia. Its well-preserved theatre, Roman baths, temple terraces and the remains of the ancient harbour sit on a hillside above the river.
River boats stop at a landing below the site, and a short walk leads up to the theatre and acropolis views.
- →Allow 1 to 1.5 hours on site.
- →The path is uneven — not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Hotels nearby
Riverside resort in Dalyan with views of the river and the Kaunos tombs.
Adults-only (16+) five-star boutique resort by the sea, focused on couples.
Long-established five-star all-inclusive resort in landscaped gardens on the Siteler waterfront.
Places nearby
- Kaunos Rock Tombs1.4 km
Temple-fronted Lycian-style tombs carved into the cliffs above the river.
- Dalyan River (Dalyan Çayı)1.4 km
Reed-lined river linking Lake Köyceğiz with the sea, explored by river boat.
- Dalyan Mud Baths3.3 km
Mud pools and warm springs on the river bank, a fun stop on Dalyan boat trips.
- İztuzu Beach (Turtle Beach)3.8 km
Long sandbar beach and loggerhead turtle nesting site at the mouth of the Dalyan river.
- Sultaniye Hot Springs6.1 km
Historic thermal springs on the shore of Lake Köyceğiz.
- Lake Köyceğiz9.9 km
Large lake ringed by mountains and sweetgum forest, linked to the sea by the Dalyan river.