Dalaman City Guide
Eating
There are a variety of restaurants offering different cuisine throughout Turkey and Dalaman. Some of the best food can be found in local restaurants and cafes and generally prices are very cheap.
Budget: Belideye Park cafe - located behind the main coach station, this cafe is a firm favorite with the locals. Offering drinks, snacks and ice cream, this cafe does not however serve alcohol - the perfect place to meet with friends for a chilled day out.
Mid-range: Palmiye Restaurant - restaurant serving a wide range of European dishes as well as alcohol. Close to the Mugla/Fethiye highway, this restaurant is perfect for visiting in the winter due to the cosy interior with a large open wood fire to sit and relax by.
Nil Restaurant - can be found a short drive from Dalaman town centre, close to Dalaman Beach. Serves a selection of fish and steak dishes. Also serves alcohol.
Turku Cafe - close to the main road in Dalaman, this restaurant offers traditional food and live turkish music during the evenings.
Drinking
Dalaman has many drinking establishments including bars and nightclubs which are very popular with visiting tourists. Try Malibu Beach Bar for a lively night with up to date music, friendly staff and a great atmosphere.
Dalaman is also perfect if you are looking for a more relaxing night out for a quiet drink in the evenings. With cheap flights to Dalaman you will soon be enjoying the atmosphere of this fantastic Turkish city.
Shopping in Dalaman
Dalaman and its surrounding towns offer a variety of shops and good to buy including boutiques, craft & souvenir shops and jewellers where many a bargain can be found. Turkey is well known for its markets offering many products including carpets, leather goods and gold and silver jewellery. There will be great competition from market traders to sell you their goods so make sure you barter to achieve the best possible price.
An authentic and inexpensive souvenir of Turkey is the Blue Eye. Found in many gift shops and market stalls, this simple glass bead is thought to ward off evil and bring luck and success to the owner.
Key Phrases
Hello - Merhaba
Goodbye - Hoşça kal
Yes - Evet
No - Hayir
Please - memnun etmek
Thankyou - Teşekkür ederim
Excuse me - Beni affetinizyorsunuz
Do you speak English? - İngilizce konuşabilir misiniz?
I don’t understand - I bilmiyor
Where is the ... - Nerede?
Train Station - Tren Istasyonları
Tram/Bus stop - otobüs durağı
Tourist Office - Turizm Dairesi
What time does the train leave? - Ne zaman de tren yer
Do you have any rooms available? - Mı oda var?
How much is it? - Bu Ne?
I need a doctor - Ben bir doktor
What time is it? - saat kaç?
Call the police/an ambulance - polis/ambulans çağırın.
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