Foodies will be in their element, as the region is buzzing with a vibrant Turkish culture reflected in its gastronomy. Turkish cuisine is bursting with flavour, with hearty stews and casseroles or kebabs served with pita and vegetables on every menu.
The region around our Dalaman villas boasts a few unique dishes, such as the meatball dish Kofte or the popular pide, also known as "Turkish pizza".
Across the peninsula, you'll be spoilt with the number of traditional tavernas, where you can sample food lovingly cooked using age-old recipes. But you can tuck into international favourites at glitzy restaurants within the main resorts, with Indian, Italian, British, and Chinese cuisines at your fingertips.
Seafood is the name of the game along this coast, where you can try the fresh catch of the day in one of the sleepy fishing villages. For dinner with a view, Kalkan is renowned for its rooftop terraces perched across its colourful harbourfront, where you can eat whilst gazing over coastal panoramas.
Cinar Restaurant
Truly one of the best places to experience delectable Turkish cuisine, simply walking by Cinar Restaurant will get your mouth watering. Serving a variety of grilled meats, traditional mezes and fresh seafood, the open-air setting makes everything taste just that little bit better. A real treat for the tastebuds alongside the relaxing atmosphere, this restaurant is a must try!
Sarsala Fish Restaurant
Just a hop, skip and a jump from Sarsala Bay, Sarsala Küçük Restaurant is a gorgeous seafood restaurant is well known for its catch of the day dishes. Whether you're fancying grilled sea bass, fried calamari or shrimp casseroles, this is the place to be!
Turkish Classics in Ölüdeniz
A terrific location for international culture, our Dalaman villas are nearby to some incredible spots to eat and broaden your culinary horizons. Picture it, you're sat down in a laid-back, open-air, local restaurant, your wine has been poured, mezze, hummous, cacık and spicy ezme are plated up in front of you, delicious. For your mains, plenty of pide is on offer and the sea bream you saw being caught that morning is sizzling on the grill, ooh it's almost too perfect! Try not to fill up before dessert, with baklava and Turkish delights waiting to be served.
Whether you're a seafood lover or simply hungry for a warm meal, these Turkish classics are exactly what you need.
Local Markets
When it comes to finding something you enjoy, what's better than doing it yourself? The markets nearby our Dalaman villas are packed with fresh produce, meats, cheeses and pastries, perfect for crafting up your own lunch or dinner, whether that's on the grill with a spot of alfresco dining, or in the fully fitted kitchen indoors is up to you!