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.
COURSE
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.
