Köycegiz is a town and a district of Mugla Province in the Aegean region of Turkey. It is at the northern end of a lake of the same name – the Köycegiz Lake- and is joined to the Mediterranean Sea by a natural channel through the Dalyan Delta. Its unique environment is being preserved as a nature and wildlife sanctuary and a road shaded with trees leads to the township of Dalyan.
The thermal springs and mud baths of Ilica and Sultaniye are well-known and have many remedial powers as well as being an amusing and relaxing way to unwind. Thousands of people come to heal or just relax in these mud baths.
Beyobasi is a small town near Köycegiz reached by going east and just after it,the first turning on the left from the main road takes you to the Yuvarlakçay river. This river energetically tumbles down from the mountains and provides a wonderful cool and refreshing retreat from the summer heat. Sometimes it is nice to escape from the summer heat. If you want to, you could try a rafting adventure or a cold swim here, but beware – very few people can stay in the icy cold water more than a few seconds. If it's something more peaceful you want, try the restaurant and eat a tasty meal beside the fast flowing water. There is a trout farm along the river and you can buy smoked or fresh trout here.
Ekincik Bay is a little resort accessible by car or by boat. With its natural environment and its lovely beach, it is a favourite stopover for visiting yachts.
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