With its history, nature, lake and sea, is a paradise within paradise. Koycegiz is a wonderful holiday resort, with a 850 bed capacity in its various hotels and pensions. Koycegiz has untouched nature, citrus trees, incensce (sigla) trees, (in Turkey only Koycegiz has this tree species), 52 square kilometres of land and the marvellous Koycegiz Lake, surrounded by breathtaking panoramic mountain views. In Koycegiz, there are 2km of lake side promenade, a beach, and camping area surrounded by Insence trees. Koycegiz lake is quiet untill noon for canoe and rowing sports, but during the afternoon a breeze blows, making the conditions ideal for both windsurfing and sailing.

The town of Koycegiz lies at the northern end of a lake of the same name, on the Mugla-Fethiye highway, where anyone can relax in the freshness of the environment. The restaurants which line the waterways specialize in deliciouns  meals of fresh fish. High on the cliff face, at a bend in the river, above the fascinating ancient harbour city of Caunos, magnificent tombs were carved into the rock. The history of Koycegiz goes back to 3400 B.C. The fisrt civilized community was Carians. Then came Asurians, lonians, Persians, Romans, Seljuks, and Ottomans. The city of Caunos, where the KöyceÄŸiz Lake joins the Meditteranean Sea, was one of the most important ports and tradecentres of Carians.

Koycegiz is one of the few places in the world where you can see the famous frankincense tree (Liquid amber). Also, Koycegiz and the surrounding environment is a protected area. The town is only 35km from Dalaman airport, 60km from Marmaris and 70km from Fethiye. You can find regular buses to all parts of the country. Koycegiz’s honey, thyme and citrus fruits are very famous.

Koycegiz also houses a weekly market (every Monday). The market runs throughout the year, as Koycegiz is a working village, not just a tourist resort. Many Western Europeans have chosen to live here, both retired and those considering retiring. Koycegiz and the surrounding area has so much to offer, that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else in Turkey, so charming and utterly captivating.

Koycegiz Lake



Koycegiz Grand Bazaar



Koycegiz Location



Boat Trips On Koycegiz Lake



Koycegiz Springs