Dilek Peninsula National Park

"Dilek Peninsula Büyük Menderes Delta National Park (Dilek Yarımadası Büyük Menderes Deltası Milli Parkı) is a natural wonder with hundreds of bird species, underwater treasures, and a wealth of historical and cultural diversity. The peninsula, showcasing Türkiye's finest examples of Maquis vegetation, serves as a unique botanical garden due to its rich flora. It is also one of the crucial habitats for migratory birds in the Aegean Region. Located within the borders of the Kuşadası, Söke, and Didim districts, the National Park has been recognized as a 'Flora Biogenetic Reserve Area' by the European Council under the European Biogenetic Reserves Scheme. This designation reflects its status as a natural museum, where the distinctive plant species of Anatolia—from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea—can naturally coexist. Together with the Büyük Menderes River (Büyük Menderes Nehri), this area holds international significance due to its biological diversity, endangered species, and endemic species."