Dalaman Turkey - property and information
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.
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.
