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Luxury Villa Rentals in Dalaman
Villas with private pools on the Lycian coast, from the Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz to the harbours of Kalkan and Kaş
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The airport that opens up the Lycian coast
Few people come to Dalaman for Dalaman itself. It is a modest farming town on a river delta, and its real value is the airport, around four hours' flight from the UK. That airport opens up one of the loveliest stretches of the Turkish Mediterranean. Within an hour you can be swimming at Ölüdeniz or eating grilled fish in Fethiye. Within two you can be on a roof terrace in Kalkan, watching the sun go down behind the Greek islands.
Our Dalaman collection runs to 80+ villas spread along that coast. You will find family villas in the pine-covered hills of Ovacık above Ölüdeniz, hillside houses looking over Fethiye and Kalkan, and quieter retreats near Kaş. Almost all have private pools.
Here is how the coast divides up, when to come and how to get there.
Dalaman at a glance
- Villas
- 80+ with private pools, with up to 7 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,000 to £2,200 a week, from around £700
- Best areas
- Ölüdeniz, Ovacık and Fethiye to the west; Kalkan and Kaş further east
- Best time
- May to October for the sea; April, May and October for walking
- Airport
- Dalaman: around 50 minutes to Fethiye, around two hours to Kalkan
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Semra | 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Kas Dalaman5 bedrooms
Villa Sahil Su Turkey4 bedrooms
Villa Belgin Turkey5 bedrooms
Villa Adalet | 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Mugla Oludeniz6 bedroomsWhere to stay in Dalaman
Ölüdeniz and Ovacık for the Blue Lagoon and family holidays, Fethiye for markets and boat trips, Kalkan for roof terrace dining and Patara beach, and Kaş for diving, Kekova and a Greek island on the horizon.
A lagoon, a mountain and a ghost village
Ölüdeniz is the postcard: a shallow, sheltered lagoon of pale turquoise water, protected as a nature reserve, with Babadağ mountain rising straight up behind it. Tandem paragliders launch from close to 2,000 metres and spiral down to land on the beach, which makes for good entertainment even if you stay on your sun lounger.
Ovacık and Hisarönü sit in the hills above, a short drive from the sea, and many of our villas are here. Nearby is Kayaköy, a Greek village left empty after the population exchange of 1923, its hillside of roofless stone houses worth an early morning walk. Boats from Ölüdeniz run round to Butterfly Valley, and Fethiye's Tuesday market is the place to buy spices, dried apricots and Turkish towels.
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White houses, roof terraces and a long beach
Kalkan was a Greek fishing village, and its old quarter of whitewashed houses and bougainvillea still tumbles down to a small harbour. It is the most polished town on this coast, with no high-rise hotels, and evenings revolve around dinner on roof terraces above the bay.
Hillside villas here tend to look straight out to sea. Patara, a short drive west, is one of the longest sandy beaches in Turkey, with the ruins of an ancient Lycian city behind the dunes. Xanthos and Letoon, together a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are close by, as is the Saklıkent gorge, where you can wade up an icy river between sheer walls of rock.
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Clear water, sunken ruins and a Greek lunch
Kaş is the most bohemian of the coastal towns, a lively little harbour with an ancient theatre on its edge and a Lycian sarcophagus standing in the middle of a shopping street. The water here is famously clear, and it is one of the best places in Turkey to dive or snorkel.
Boat trips run to Kekova, where you can look down on the walls of a city partly sunk by earthquakes, and to the castle village of Simena, reachable only by water. The Greek island of Kastellorizo lies just offshore, a short ferry crossing away, so lunch in another country is quite possible.
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Fish markets, meze and a long, hot summer
At Fethiye's fish market you choose your fish from the slab, and one of the restaurants around the square cooks it for you, with meze, salads and cold Efes alongside. Elsewhere look out for gözleme, thin flatbreads folded around spinach and cheese, cooked on a griddle by village women.
The swimming season runs from May to October. July and August are very hot, so a villa with a pool and shade earns its keep. Spring brings wild flowers and is the best time to walk the Lycian Way, and October is warm, golden and quieter. Our concierge can arrange gulet days around Göcek's islands, paragliding, guided walks and transfers.
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Villa Krystal | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Ortaca Dalaman4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,862 a week
Villa Ayca Turkey5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £2,580 a week
Villa Azra | 7-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Kalkan Dalaman7 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £2,483 a week
Villa Havuc | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Kas/Antalya Dalaman4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,298 a week
Villa Vernek Turkey6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £2,269 a week
Villa Ada Manzara | 4-Bedroom Villa in Kalkan Dalaman4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £2,257 a week
Villa Zultanite | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Dalaman4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,230 a week
Villa Sultanite | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Dalaman4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,230 a weekWhy book your Dalaman villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The villas reached from Dalaman are spread over a coastline two hours long, and we know which suit families, walkers and those who want to stroll down to the harbour for dinner. With 80+ properties in Dalaman, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Private transfers from Dalaman airport, gulet days around Göcek's islands, boat trips to Kekova, tandem paragliding from Babadağ, guided walks on the Lycian Way, car hire and restaurant tables in Kalkan. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay near Dalaman?
Ölüdeniz and Ovacık suit families and anyone who wants the Blue Lagoon close by. Fethiye is good for markets and boat trips. Kalkan is the choice for sea views and good restaurants, and Kaş for diving and a more relaxed, bohemian feel.
How far are the villas from Dalaman airport?
Göcek is around 20 to 30 minutes from the airport, Fethiye around 50 minutes and Ölüdeniz around an hour or a little more. Kalkan takes around two hours and Kaş a little longer. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
What is the Lycian Way?
It is a long-distance footpath of more than 500 kilometres that starts near Ölüdeniz and follows the coast east towards Antalya, passing ruined Lycian cities, beaches and mountain villages. Most visitors walk a section for a day rather than the whole route, and spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to go.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Dalaman?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Dalaman cost?
Across our 80+ villas in Dalaman, weekly rates typically range from £1,000 to £2,200, with the most affordable from around £700 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit the Dalaman coast?
May to October is the season for swimming and boat trips. July and August are the hottest months. April, May and October are best for walking, sightseeing and quieter beaches.
Are there villas in Dalaman for large groups?
Yes. Our Dalaman collection includes properties with up to 7 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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80+ villas with private pools on the Lycian coast, with our concierge on hand from the moment you land