We had one more day in Didim without having to go any further. Didim is very touristy, but there are lots of sights all around. We drove to Beşparmak Dağları, which was once an ancient city. On to the ruins of the famous ancient city of Miletus and back to Didim to the Apollon Temple.
Didim – a hidden gem on Turkey’s Aegean coast – is a destination where history, nature, and seaside relaxation come together perfectly. Located between Izmir and Bodrum, this charming town has managed to keep its authentic spirit while welcoming travelers with golden beaches, impressive ancient ruins, and real Turkish culture. If you want to experience Turkey beyond the crowded tourist resorts, Didim is the ideal place for relaxation, discovery, and adventure.
🌊 Exploring Turkey’s Hidden Coast | Dalyan to Didim Adventure
We started this day by looking for a market. Unfortunately, there was only one vegetable market, but the prices were very low. On the way to Didim, we visited some other ruined cities, some of which were quite well preserved and where excavations were taking place.
A road trip along Turkey’s Aegean coast is an adventure filled with stunning landscapes, rich history, charming towns, and unforgettable experiences. In this video, we take you on a journey from Dalyan to Didim, exploring some of the most beautiful stops along the way. If you love road trips, coastal views, ancient ruins, and authentic local culture, this route is perfect for you.
🌊 Demre, Turkey Will Amaze You! | History, Legends & Turquoise Coast
On this day we decided to stay one more night in Demre. This place is again a bit more remote than all the tourist places before. First we visited the church of St. Nicholas, a person I think everyone in the western world knows. Afterwards, we went to an old amphitheatre right in Demre as part of an ancient city. After that, we went a little further into the mountains to an area of ruins with countless sarcophagi, finally completely abandoned.
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Antalya was quite an uncomfortable city with an extremely ugly beach and full of buildings. The cost of everything was easily three times what we had before. However, the accommodation was again extremely cheap with maybe around 30€ for an apartment with two rooms. This again saves a lot and was ultimately the reason to stop there. The next day we continued towards Demre. We wanted to see the flames at Mount Chimaera, but some highwaymen wanted money, so we didn’t go. In the end, we could have gone there from another direction. Overall, everything near Antalya and Olympos was extremely touristy and expensive. Later we drove then at Demre still something inland, because there again a famous old city was the free and ultimately only visited by us.
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