DALAMAN
 Dalaman has traditionally been a mere staging-post for those visitors to Marmaris or other coastal resorts, thanks to its thriving airport – a vital link in Turkey’s booming tourist industry. However, in recent times Dalaman has become something of a target location in its own right; the ministry of culture appointed Dalaman a “special tourist resort” at the beginning of 2005 and several large companies have launched luxury hotel projects in or around the town.
Dalaman’s primary draw for property buyers is its investment potential. Prices are very affordable even by Turkish standards; however, growth is all but assured thanks to the current expansion of the airport, the construction of the new Gocek road tunnel and the development of a new marina and an as-yet-unconfirmed number of golf courses. A growing number of new property developments have been launched and Dalaman is currently one of Turkey’s hottest hot spots in terms of off-plan opportunities.
 However, Dalaman is already an attractive destination in its own right; while the town does not boast the architectural beauties of certain other coastal locations it does possess a spectacular beach bounded by pine forest and other interesting attractions such as its famed medicinal baths. Facilities and infrastructure are good and improving and for the moment the expected new wave of mass tourism has not yet broken. In other words, this is the perfect time to invest in this resort full of potential and benefiting from substantial government backing.
Property value
Apartment with 2 bedrooms £54,000
Large two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in new development featuring communal pool and attractive communal gardens. Private terrace, Jacuzzi. Ten minutes from the beach. Read More
Apartment with 3 bedrooms £69,000
Three-bedroom new-build villa in an attractive residential development five minutes from the town centre. Private balconies, large living room, walled garden with space for a pool if desired. Private parking. Read More
Tourism
 As stated, Dalaman’s tourist industry is on the verge of a boom thanks to government backing and the proximity of its much-used airport. A number of hotels of varying quality are already in place and more are on the way; nevertheless, rental yields are expected to be high here as demand grows at a faster rate than supply. The season lasts from April to September; once again, July and August are the peak months.
Transport
Good roads link Dalaman to its airport, five kilometres south of the town, which is served by flights to and from many UK airports and a host of other European destinations. Several airport transfer services exist, some of which also cater for visitors to Marmaris and Fethiye. There is a new bus station connecting Dalaman with the rest of Turkey by road, but it lies some 12 kilometres outside town and taxis are normally required. Luckily, there are plenty.
Nightlife:
 Traditionally obscure, Dalaman’s recent move into the tourist limelight means there are plenty of new bars opening to keep you busy into the wee hours. Having said that, the town does not yet possess the range of nightspots enjoyed by Marmaris, for example, and visitors may find that their hedonistic impulses are better served by taking a taxi out of town. It is a sure bet that within two years Dalaman will boast a range of thriving nightclubs and discos which should keep visitors happy around the clock.
Restaurants:
Perhaps surprisingly, Dalaman has a number of well-established high-quality restaurants. Unsurprisingly, seafood is the watchword here and for those who like fresh fish there is a seemingly inexhaustible supply. As the number of hotels increases, so too is the number of quality dining establishments; a couple of high-grade western-style restaurants are also in the offing.
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