Above the river's sheer cliffs are the weathered façades of Lycian tombs cut from rock, circa 400 BC (36°50′1.09″N 28°38′3.16″E / 36.8336361°N 28.6342111°E / 36.8336361; 28.6342111). The ruins of the ancient trading city of Kaunos are a short boat trip across the river.

In addition to its attraction as a tourist destination, the region around Dalyan is a highly fertile and productive agricultural zone. Cotton used to be grown intensively, but has now largely been replaced by pomegranate. In the area around Köyceğiz many other fruits (citrus fruits) and vegetables are grown, which are all on display in the market on Saturdays, the day when villagers come from miles around to sell their products.

When someday comes you'll need to get in.

When someday comes you'll need to be able to get around.