July 2024 Tours For Kusadasi National Park

 

DILEK PENINSULA NATIONAL PARK / ZEUS CAVE TOUR KUSADASI TURKEY

 

National Park Kusadasi

 

Dilek Peninsula, National Park. It is same for if you come for the park  Dilek Peninsula National Park; The botanical garden, where almost all the plants naturally coexist on the coasts from the Mediterranean to the Caucasus, which is unique in the world, is a natural land area with raptors and wild animals and the underwater riches surrounding it, on the other hand, hundreds of birds It is a delta with a rich variety of fish and natural wonder with historical and cultural richness surrounding it. The National Park, which has a total area of ​​27.598 hectares within the borders of Aydın province, is within the boundaries of Kusadasi, Soke and Didim districts.

 

10,908 hectares of this area belongs to Dilek Peninsula, which was declared a National Park in 1966. Büyük Menderes Delta adjacent to the south of the peninsula was included in the National Park in 1994; It is 16,690 hectares in size. Dilek Peninsula Büyük Menderes Delta is important not only nationally but also internationally. The National Park has the distinction of being the unique nature museum where the plant species existing in all Anatolia from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea are naturally seen together. Due to this unique diversity, the Dilek Peninsula has been accepted as the “Flora Biogenetic Reserve Area” in the European Biogenetic Reserves Scheme by the Council of Europe.

It has been determined that approximately 250 bird species live in Dilek Peninsula National Park. Bird species seen in the national park belong to 95 families and there are 30 endemic species.

Dilek Peninsula National Park offers you a number of beautiful beaches to enjoy the sea and sun. There are a couple of small but also very nice beaches along the peninsula where you can enter the sea. The first cove of the park is the Icmeler. This one is the most crowded one due to its location where is very close to the entrance of the park. The other ones are the Kavakliburun cove, Karasu cove and Aydinlik cove.

 

Besides these main coves, there is plenty of small one without any facilities you can use. Please also be careful about the boar that may come very close to you to steal your foods. Swimming or sunbathing is not the only activities you can do at the park. Fishing, bicycling, picnic, hiking, photography wildlife watching and bird watching are the other activities that can be performed at the Dilek Peninsula National Park.

 

 

ZEUS CAVE

 

Zeus Cave is located about 100-150 meters before the entrance of the Dilek Peninsula National Park at the foot of the hill. Basically, the cave is an extraordinary natural beauty consisting of very deep, small pool-like puddles created by the water source coming out of it. These deep green and blue small pools formed as a result of accumulation are a centre of attraction of the visitors.

Mostly, local people and tourist use these pools to cool off due to hot weather. There is also an ancient city named Panionion located at the top of the hill where you may think to visit during your time in Kusadasi. Also, there some myths about the cave. It is assumed that the cave got its name from the Zeus. Instead of this myth and the name of the cave, there are no historical or cultural remains on the cave. However, its natural beauty worth to preserve and protect.

 

Zeus Cave Legend and Myth

 

There are different stories about the Zeus Cave. One and the most known stories are about Zeus and Poseidon. When the Zeus who was the God of Skies angered his brother, Poseidon who was the God of the Seas goes to the cave to escape from his wrath and triple pitchfork and rest and bath. In another story, it is told that the queens swam in the cave while kings were in the meeting. Meeting of the kings was held at the Panionion Union located at the top of the hill. In addition to all these stories and myths, it is rumoured that those who entered the cave would see the reflection of Zeus’ face if they looked up carefully in the cave.

 

Picnic at Dilek Peninsula National Park ( Dilek National Park and Zeus Cave Tour)

 

Facilities within the park are not limitless, so it’s a good idea to bring a picnic or purchase food from nearby markets before entering. Before we arrive to national park, we will stop in a supermarket , to buy something that you would need there.However, you can find basic amenities such as restrooms and picnic tables in designated areas throughout the park. If you’re planning a beach day, be sure to bring your own towels, umbrellas, and beach chairs, as there are no equipment rentals available within the park.

 

There are facilities on offer such as benches, picnic tables, toilets and shower facilities. If you don’t like to have a picnic then you can have a nice lunch in one of the cafes in the park.

 

 

Dilek Peninsula National Park is one of our favorite swimming spot in Kusadasi. If you like to  enjoy clean beaches and wildlife around contact us to learn more about our Dilek National Park Trip

 

If you dont have a car in Kusadasi or you dont want to drive, and if you dont want to go by public transportation to Dilek National Park , our tour is the best option for you .

 

 

 

What is included ?

Pick and drop off service from your hotel or any parts of Kusadasi

Visiting Zeus Cave

Entrance fees to National Park

All day free time for swimming at one of the best cove and beach

 

For private tour price to National park and Zeus cave , please do not hesisate to contact us any time you need.

 

          

Kusadasi National Park Shared Small Group Tour Price Per Person 25 EURO

 

 

PRICE   € 25

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