Davutlar region is
marvelous for nature
lovers. Dilek peninsula,
which is located in the
south of
Davutlar, is
really worth to be seen
with its forests,
various picnic areas and
trekking paths. The
forest cover is stronger
in the high places. Here
the lives of wild
animals can be watched
with interest.
Historical places (Findikli
castle, Kursunlu
monastery, Malia city
ruins etc.) that are
hidden in the scenic
beauties bring to light
another feature of this
region.
The place under the
most beautiful sky that
we ever know on earth
and the place where the
finest climate is ever
enjoyed. This
description given for
the Aegean coasts by the
famous historian
Herodotus is so
overlapping with
Davutlar that it is a
corner of paradise with
its nature,
sun, water
and air; those who live
here are very lucky
people indeed quoted by
the Mayor of Davutlar.
History of Davutlar;
Located in the western
Anatolia, Davutlar has
been a place where
various civilizations
kept their existence
from the earliest times
due to its climate and
natural riches. Research
carried out reveals that
the oldest peoples of
this region and of the
southwestern Aegean
coasts were the Carians
and the Lelegians. The
region where Davutlar is
located is one which is
very important for the
Ionians in every aspect.
Such ancient towns as
Ephesus, Miletus, Priene
and Pigale, which were
close to this place made
this region active in
political and commercial
terms.
It maintained
such importance in the
subsequent periods as
well.
Location of Davutlar;
Davutlar district is
located within the
borders of Kusadasi
region of Aydin
province. It ranges over
a wide field of 412
square kilometers in the
north part of Dilek
peninsula. It is
surrounded by Aegean Sea
from the west,
Guzelcamli from the
north, Kusadasi from the
south and Soke from the
east.
Climate;
Mediterranean climate of
Aegean type is dominant
in the region. It is hot
and arid in the summer
and warm and rainy in
the winter. Compared
with the Mediterranean
region, summers are
warmer, the humidity
ratio is lower and the
winters colder in this
region. The annual
rainfall average is
645-650mm. The average
temperature is 16.6C
degrees. The coldest
month is January and the
hottest is July.
Some places to visit
if interested in old
buildings are;
MELIA (Archaic Period
Carian Town) situated on
a rocky outcrop at an
altitude of 700-800
meters at the district
of Belen Kuyu on the
Southern slopes of
Davutlar.
FINDIKLIKALE
(Medieval Byzantine
Castle) situated in the
north of Samsun
Mountains, is built on
rocky land that is of an
altitude of 600-700
meters.
KURSUNLU MONASTERY
(Christian Ruins)
situated on the north
side of Dilek Peninsula,
is built on rocky and
heavily forested land at
an altitude of 690
meters here you can get
a good view of all the
Karaova Davutlar grassy
plain and Kusadasi bay.
PANIONION (
Meeting place of
antiquity Ionian city
states) situated between
Davutlar and Guzelcamli
and is on the lower
slopes of Otomatik hill
that is on the left side
of the road leading to
Guzelcamli.
KADIKALESI-KADI
CASTLE (Castle of
pirates located on the
coast of sea in Karaova)
situated in the
region
of Karaova (Anaia) which
is between Kusadasi and
Davutlar.
NATIONAL PARK
This has an area of
28.000 Hectares is 8km
from Davutlar and starts
at Guzelcamli and lays
on Dilek Peninsula. It
has a width of 6km and
is 20km in length.
SEVGI BEACH (Love
Beach) this is directly
off the beach and covers
100 square meters. You
can picnic here and also
enjoy the beach.
SIVRI TEPE (Sharp
Hill) situated in the
south of Davutlar on the
northern lower slopes of
Dilek. It is
600m high
and is a typical cinder
cone. Plateaus are
situated on the lower
slopes where you can
view the Landscape of Davutlar and Kusadasi
bays. You can also cook
up there.
NALLICA (Wide
table land) this is a
wide tableland located
on the top of Samsun
Mountains (800m) and
Dilek peninsula. You can
view Kusadasi bay and
B.Menderes delta and
experience unforgettable
pleasure during the
trekking from Davutlar
through waterfalls,
foliage and staging
posts.
Davutlar Festival;
The festival is
performed every year in
July. The aim is to make
the presentation of
Davutlar region, its
products and facilities
and to strengthen peace
and public spirit.
Public concerts, bazaar,
competitions of fruits
and vegetables, sports
competitions and other
activities take place at
the festival.
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