The south of Dalyan on the Mediterranean coast, lies ?ztuzu Beach, near the village of the same name is a popular area for sunbathing and swimming. There are regular boat and minibus (dolmu?) services to the beach. Visitors should be aware of the wooden stakes in the beach to mark nesting sites. The road route is particularly scenic, offering views of Sülüngür Lake. In 2008 ?ztuzu Beach was proclaimed winner in the category Best Open Space (Europe) by The Times because of the eco-friendly exploitation of the beach. In 2011 Dalyan and ?ztuzu Beach were proclaimed Best Beach Destination of Europe by Dutch holiday assessment website Zoover.[2]
