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Walk to the Temple of Hadrian — it was built in the 2nd century and dedicated to the emperor. It is better preserved than the Temple of Artemis: you can admire the carved arch before the entrance, often shown on postcards.

Step back in time at the colossal Temple of Apollo in Didim, one of the ancient world's largest temples. Visitors are consistently awestruck by its sheer scale and the surviving architectural details, offering a profound sense of history and a unique opportunity to explore ancient ruins up close.

A place where you can taste Turkish wine.

Espressolab Forum Aydın is a branch of the Turkish specialty-coffee chain Espressolab in EFELER, Aydın. It is useful for coffee, a short break, and laptop work.

Thales, the famous philosopher and mathematician, was born in Miletus. Archaeologists still excavate here searching for ancient artifacts. The Hellenistic theatre that remains seated 15,000 spectators. Beneath the theatre are caves and passages where ancient statues were hidden. You can freely wander the ruins, but first you must buy a museum ticket, which serves as the entrance to the site. The ticket costs six euros. How to get there: the nearest settlement is the village of Balat. Minibuses r

The national park covers the Dilek‑Büyük Menderes peninsula — its shore is quite high and partly rocky, but there are several descents to beaches where you can swim with views of the Greek island Samos, just 2.5 km from the Turkish coast. Hikers can follow an eco‑trail through a canyon; there is a short climb but the route is comfortable for all ages and fitness levels. The trail winds along the canyon floor between cliffs and forest, with several scenic viewpoints mid‑route. The trail is about