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 The
Dalaman River, whose ancient name was Indos, begins in the
Kocas Mountain near Dirmil and lies between Marmaris and
Fethiye.
The total length of the river is 229 km. Increased by branches
from the Goktepe and Yaylacik Mountains of West Toros (Taurus),
it flows through a narrow and deep valley and reaches the sea
8km south of Ortaca.
As the river is fed with the natural limestone, the turquoise-blue
water is always clear and warm. The Dalaman is near the
popular areas of the Mediterranean and Aegean, so it attracts
local and foreign tourists and rafting is possible throughout
the year. For accommodation, there are many guest-houses in
Akkopru village.
The rafting points can be easily reached from Marmaris,
Dalyan, Fethiye and Turunc and from Dalaman airport. The water
level of the river, in which rafting is possible throughout
the year, rises the most in September and October. As flowing
water forms small falls, there are passes among the course,
which divert the river into two separate branches over the
Akkopru village. The upper branch is class 5 and the lower is
class 3 - 4. Once reaching Akkopru, the flow rate of the river
increases and class becomes higher
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