What You Didn't Know About Dilek National Park
There are many details that should be known and wondered about Dilek National Park. Dilek Peninsula and Büyük Menderes Delta National Park, located within the borders of Aydın province, have a very important place for the region. The national park, which is formed by the extension of Dilek Mountain to the Aegean Sea, is a very large area of exactly 27,675 hectares. Only in this area, only 10,985 hectares belong to the Dilek Peninsula. Dilek National Park, which has magnificent bays, also has many opportunities to spend a wonderful time.
Dilek National Park History
Dilek National Park was declared as a National Park on 19.05.1966. The history of Dilek Peninsula, where the National Park is located, is quite old. So much so that in the peninsula BC. There are ruins from the 9th century. Panionion, Ayayorgi Monastery, the ancient city of Thebes, Hagios Antonios Monastery are historical structures that can be seen in the region.
Dilek Peninsula has an altitude of 650 meters. The highest area of the region is Dilek Tepe, which gives its name to the national park. Dilek Tepe has a height of exactly 1237 meters. The region also has an extremely interesting and fascinating structure with its magnificent beaches.
Dilek Peninsula Vegetation
Dilek National Park has a lot of vegetation due to its geography and physical characteristics. There are 804 plant species known within the national park. The 6 plants in it are a special species seen only in this region. In addition, 18 plant species found only in Turkey are also found in this region. Most of the plants specific to the Mediterranean region are found in this region.
The most important plant species in the region; Black Cypress, Larch, Laurel, Decision Cypress, Sandalwood, Maple, Sycamore, Linden, Jasmine, Elm and Heather.
Species of Dilek Peninsula
Dilek Peninsula is also very rich in terms of living species. There are 42 kinds of reptiles, 28 kinds of mammals and countless sea creatures in the peninsula. The region is also the last region in the West where the endangered Anatolian leopard lives. The living species also found in the region; There are many creatures that we cannot count, including jackal, hyena, fox, wild cat, lynx, badger, porcupine, sea eagle, blackbird, kestrel, and Caspian tern. In addition to its natural beauties, the region is a real source of life with the living creatures and plants it hosts. You can have a very pleasant time and visit the region as you wish.
What awaits you in Dilek National Park?
Dilek National Park has not developed much in terms of accommodation and venue. More precisely, there is only one place, By Serkan, that can serve you effectively in the region. There are many possibilities from breakfast to fish restaurant, from cafes to buffet. In addition to these, swimming equipment and so on are sold for those who visit the region. In other words, everything you need in the national park is waiting for you at By Serkan.