Dalyan is a beautiful river town located (and named after) the Dalyan River, which runs right into the Mediterranean. It's known for its stunning natural beauty, its beaches, the quaint town and the incredible ancient city of Kaunos. The town has a very cosmopolitan feel, with residents from all over the world. The seafood restaurants right along the waterfront are a hotspot, but there's a real nightlife to the town as well along its main strip, with stores staying open past midnight as happy couples take a late night stroll before stopping for a bite to eat or a drink or two. There are locals selling their wares, ice cream shops, and so much more it really makes for the perfect place to stroll through before a nice night's sleep. The ancient city of Kaunos, in Dalyan on the other side of Lake Köyceğiz, is a great place to start your exploration of the region. This ancient city was founded on the border between Lycia and Caria as one of the region's major port cities.