Turunç

Popular things to do in Turunç include swimming and snorkeling at Turunç Sahil, a well-equipped sandy beach; picking up local produce at the village market, held weekly on Mondays; and day trips to Dalyan to see the endangered loggerhead turtles at Turtle Beach (İztuzu Beach). Hiking is also popular in the area, and you’ll find a variety of trails suited to different skill levels, with the strenuous 4.2-mile (6.7-kilometer) Içmeler Mountain Track from Turunç Mosque to Içmeler being one of the more popular ones.

The village is a regular feature of island-hopping cruises that depart for Adaköy from Marmaris. As well as free time to explore Turunç, cruises typically make a swimming stop at Phosphorous Cave and take travelers to the quaint coastal village of Kumlubük.

• Despite its small size, Turunç has several hotels and guesthouses, as well as restaurants and cafés serving traditional Turkish food.

• At Turunç Sahil, you can enjoy plenty of different water sports, including Jet Skiing.

• In the evening, Turunç's main street is closed to traffic, so you can wander without encountering cars.

The closest airport to Turunç is Dalaman Airport, which is a 2-hour drive from the village. Though Turunç is small enough that you can walk from one end to the other in about 30 minutes, you’ll want to rent a car if you’re looking to explore further afield, as public transport is almost non-existent.

Turkey’s Mediterranean climate means that Turunç enjoys long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The region is most crowded in July and August, during the European school holidays, so visit in June or October for lovely weather and fewer people. There’s a market every Monday, when you can buy fruit, vegetables, and souvenirs.

The Turkish Riviera is famous for its food, and Turunç’s restaurants serve a selection of traditional dishes. Look out for tasty staples such as lamb casserole (kuzu güveç) and Turkish-style moussaka (layered eggplant and potato with lamb). In the shady Tea Garden in the center of the village, you’ll find vendors serving traditional Turkish herbal tea, coffee, and gözleme—a Turkish flatbread stuffed with cheese, ground meat, and herbs.