Koycegiz, which is 60 km. away from Mugla, is a unique beautiful borough with its citrus gardens, spread around the lake with descending from a plain, its village houses, its calm lake, marshes around the lake, its mountains changing their colors from purple to blue.
History
Province center of Koycegiz, which took its name from the lake near to it, become a Dalyan village for a while, but as a result of disturbance of connection with Mugla due to floods it is moved to its today’s place. It was homeland for Carians and Mentesogullarına, and become government during Murat II period. Together with the establishment of our Republic, it become a province of Mugla city.
Climate
Mediterranean climate is seen at coastal part of the Koycegiz, and continental climate is seen at mountainous regions of it. Koycegiz, which is the second place for rain after Rize in Turkey, winter rains can continue for 3 or 4 months.
Access
Access Koycegiz By Road
It is reached via bus voyages from Izmir, Ankara and Istanbul. Transportation to the other provinces and internal city is made via minibuses.
Access Koycegiz By Air
Nearest airport to the province is Dalaman Airport. Transportation from airport, 35 km away from province is made via taxis and minibuses.