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Delphi

The archaeological site of Delphi is an UNESCO World Heritage site near the modern village of the same name in West Central Greece, on the southwestern slope of Mount Parnassus, which is part of a mountain range north of the gulf of Corinth. In ancient times, it was the site of the most important oracle of the god Apollo. The site of the Oracle was first excavated in the 1890s, and ongoing excavations and reconstruction has continued since then.

Understand
Delphi was revered throughout the Greek world as the site of the ομφαλός (omphalos) stone, the centre of the universe. In the inner ἑστία (hestia), or hearth, of the Temple of Delphic Apollo, an άσβεστος φλόγα (eternal flame) burned. After the battle of Plataea, the Greek cities extinguished their fires and brought new fire from the hearth of Greece, at Delphi; in the foundation stories of several Greek colonies, the founding colonists were first dedicated at Delphi.

The Oracle was always a woman. In the early history of Delphi, this was a virgin woman from one of the local villages, but as time passed, this person changed to be an older woman, typically past menopause. The woman was titled Pythia, and the words she uttered in her trance state was unintelligible. Pythia would be sitting on a high platform, inhaling vapors. Researchers today think that these vapors are associated with petrochemical effusions naturally occurring at the site. There was a priest who "translated" the prophesies, and was the one who actually conveyed the prophesy to the person / people seeking it. Modern day analysis indicates that the prophesies employed the standard techniques of fortune tellers everywhere: they were vague enough that no matter what the future turned out to be, it was always interpretable as being consistent with the prophesy. People came to the Oracle with a wide range of questions. A common question from city states would be about whether to go to war or the outcome of a war that they were engaged in. Individuals often asked about relationships. The accuracy of the Oracle was also aided by their intelligence gathering apparatus. Visitors to the site would often bring in news of far away places, which helped in giving the right advice to prophesy seekers. At the entrance to the site, visitors were always engaged with to find out who they were, whether they had come to Delphi before, seeking advice, and if so, what the previous prophesy had been.

People did not pay for the prophesies. They paid for the animals that were sacrificed to Apollo at the site.

The site was a collection of various buildings - many of them commemorative - built by people who were grateful for prophesies that turned out well for them. The Siphnian Treasury building, for example, was constructed by the people of the tiny island of Siphnos. They were undergoing a drought and were about to abandon their island. They journeyed for many months to Delphi - during which, gold was discovered on the island. News of this discovery had reached the Oracle before the islanders reached there, and so the prophesy given them simply asked them to stay where they were. When the islanders went back to Siphnos, they heard of the discovery of gold, and thus, to them, the prophesy seemed miraculous.

The foothills of Mount Parnassus are covered with an estimated nine million olive trees - some of these trees being many hundreds of years old.

By bus
There are several companies offering day trips from Athens to Delphi, prices varying from €80 to €100. To save money, you can easily organise your own day trip utilising Athens long distance buses. The journey takes about 3 hours. One-way fare: €15.10 (return ticket also available). Seats are numbered.

Buses leave several times a day from Bus Terminal B. Finding this terminal is a bit tricky, as it is not on a main road and local buses do not stop there. You can take a bus to Liosion Street and get out around number 260. Then walk to parallel street Agiou Dimitriou Oplon. Use Google Maps Public Transport to find buses to 260 Liosion St.

It is recommended to buy bus (return) tickets to Delphi one day in advance, so you are sure they are not sold out and that you can find the bus terminal on time.

Daily times to Delphi from Athens are: 07:30, 09:30, 10:30, 13:00, 15:30, 17:30, 20:00 (only F Su)

Return: 05:30 (not Sa Su), 07:15 (only Sa Su), 09:00 (not on Sunday), 11:00, 16:00, 18:00

Consult the bus schedule, times may change.

By car
While you can drive to Delphi, the hairpin turns will keep you from paying attention to the breathtaking scenery. Also, one you get there, finding a parking space, and navigating the traffic jams on the narrow roads will test your patience. You are better off letting someone else drive you.

Get around
The modern town of Delphi is small enough that walking is really the only means of transportation required. The museum and archaeological site are both in walking distance from the town. Taxis however are readily available.

There are no restrooms at the archaeological site. The museum, which is close by, and which houses many of the results of the excavations and restoration, does have food and restrooms. The archaeological site is in the open air; you will have to deal with the weather appropriately in order to enjoy your visit. Prepare for the hot sun and tourist crowds in the summer months.

See

Do
The region of Delphi is typically Greek countryside: mountainous, with narrow roads. It's nice for hiking and cycling, especially in spring and fall as summer is really hot. Some hostels rent bikes.
 * The man behind Polytropon Art (Aristotelis) offers a ceramics workshop as an airbnb experience. Lessons take place at the workshop and are open to anyone interested in learning about Greek ceramics, from beginners to advanced ceramists.
 * The man behind Polytropon Art (Aristotelis) offers a ceramics workshop as an airbnb experience. Lessons take place at the workshop and are open to anyone interested in learning about Greek ceramics, from beginners to advanced ceramists.

Buy
There is a gift shop at the museum which offers items for sale which are related to the archaeological site. The shops in the modern village of Delphi are more focused on the regular tourist.

Eat
There are quite a few eating options at the modern village. The larger hotels in the area can have onsite restaurants as well.

Sleep
Most hotels in Delphi are a bit run down as most guests only stay for one night before they visit the archaeological sites. Package tourists are the main source of income and prices start at €20 per night. Most mid-range hotels charge €50-70 per night for a double room. Check if internet and/or breakfast is included. Hotels are booked well during the weekend and at public holidays (e.g. Easter). Arachova and Galaxidi are under 30 minutes away and good value options to avoid the package tourists.

Go next

 * Visit the nearby Arachova villages and also Parnassos Mountain during the winter season for skiing. If you have your own car drive up to Galaxidi, a seaside traditional Greek town about 40 minutes away.
 * The world heritage listed Osios Loukas monastery, about 20 km southeast near the town of Distomo.

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Delphos (Ohio)

Delphos is in Northwest Ohio. It is split between Van Wert County and Allen County.

Understand
Delphos is a city of over 7,000. It was founded in the 1830s and was named after the Greek mythological figure Delphus.

By Car
Delphos lies on US30. SR66 and SR 190 also pass through Delphos.

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Delray Beach

Delray Beach, Florida, is renowned locally for its ambitious gentrification centered on Atlantic Avenue, the main drag, better known as simply "The Avenue" with some of the best nightlife in South Florida. At the end of The Avenue is a large, free public beach. A funky and arty downtown beach area with terrific restaurants and shopping. The city of 67,000 people (2020) resembles its swanky neighbor directly to the south, Boca Raton.

Climate
The climate in Delray Beach is tropical, with some discernible seasons, although not in the temperate climate sense. Delray Beach does experience cold fronts from November through March, however most of the year is warm and humid and the mean temperature for any month is never below 64.4°F (18°C). The brief, mild "winters" (December to early March) are noticeably cooler than the more humid summers. High temperatures during "winter" typically range from 65°F to 82°F (18°C to 28°C), although during cold spells high temperatures can remain in the 50s°F (10°C to 15°C).

The six months of summer (May through October) are hot and humid although easterly winds off the Atlantic and afternoon thunderstorms from the interior tend to temper the heat on a day to day basis during this period. Daily high temperatures consistently range between 86°F to 92°F (30°C to 33°C) between early June and late September. The heat index or humidex consistently measures between 90°F to 102°F (32°C to 38°C) during this period. Low temperatures average between 72°F to 81°F (22°C to 27°C) during this period.

The transitional months, November, March and April, are typically dry and warm with temperatures ranging from 55°F to 85°F (12°C to 28°C), although there can be short periods of quite cool weather in March and late November. Hurricane season is officially from June 1 through November 30, with the peak months being August, September and October. The city has received direct or near direct hits from hurricanes in 1928, 1947, 1949, 1964, 1965, 1979, 1992, 1999, 2004, and 2005.

Get in

 * Delray Beach is on historic U.S. Highway 1. I-95 passes just west of Downtown, with 2 exits (#51 - Linton Blvd, #52 - Atlantic Avenue). Atlantic Avenue also has a junction at Florida's Turnpike, about 7 miles west of Downtown.
 * AMTRAK, 345 South Congress Avenue.
 * There are three major airports nearby. The closest major airport is West Palm Beach, about 25 minutes north.  The next closest is Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood, about 35 minutes south.  Most international flights come through Miami, the furthest, being over an hour's drive south.
 * Tri-Rail, is a regional rail service that stops in Delray and provides transport to most other nearby cities (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami) as well as the three airports (West Palm PBI, Ft. Lauderdale FLL, Miami MIA).
 * Downtown Roundabout Free Shuttle, is a free shuttle service around town that stops at the Tri-Rail station and goes all the way east to the beach. It has many stops around the downtown area.

Get around

 * Delray Scooter Rental, LLC, +1 561-723-4387, +1 561-441-5244. Scooter rentals delivered and picked up for Downtown and Beach areas.
 * Downtown Roundabout Free Shuttle, +1 561-243-7322, +1 561-243-7012. A free shuttle servicing downtown and offering transport to and from the Tri-Rail station. It has several different routes, running from 6:30AM to 10PM, with hours of operation varying by route.
 * Metro Taxi, +1 561-391-2230. Local taxi service.
 * Green Cab, +1 561-656-4888. Local taxi service.

See

 * 100-Foot Christmas Tree During the entire month of December a large fully lighted Christmas Tree is on display in downtown Delray Beach. Children can also visit Santa at certain times at this same location.
 * 100-Foot Christmas Tree During the entire month of December a large fully lighted Christmas Tree is on display in downtown Delray Beach. Children can also visit Santa at certain times at this same location.
 * 100-Foot Christmas Tree During the entire month of December a large fully lighted Christmas Tree is on display in downtown Delray Beach. Children can also visit Santa at certain times at this same location.

Wakodahatchee Wetlands
The Wakodahatchee Wetlands is a nature preserve spread over 40 acres in Delray Beach, South Florida. First time visitors will be surprised to know that it is a man-made sanctuary created by pumping recycled water from Palm Beach County's Water Reclamation facility. The preserve's ponds, marshes and foliage are home to alligators, fish, turtles, rabbits, ducks, frogs, racoons and other critters. It is a great place for bird watchers what with more than 140 varieties of birds having been spotted in the park. An elevated boardwalk winds 3/4 mile through the park providing visitors a chance to enjoy the park's flora and fauna. The vegetation includes sabal palm, saw palmetto, sawgrass, duckweed, live oak and many others.

Visitors can spot a variety of wetland birds all around the park. Blue and green Herons, Anhingas, cormorants, Egrets, and other birds create a cacophony of sounds as they flock to their resting areas in the trees on small islands and marshes dotting the preserve. One may also sight hawks or falcons circling the skies, vultures making themselves comfortable on top of an unused electric pole or pelicans posing on the railing of the boardwalk. The ponds teem with moorhen, turtles, pied-billed grebes and a variety of fish. The park has about a few alligators (maybe 3 or 4 of them) and lucky visitors can sight an alligator sleeping in the shade or moving stealthily in the water. There is a small concrete walk abutting a canal and one can spot rabbits or an alligator nest from here.

While not as big as some of the other wetlands in South Florida, Wakodahatchee has its own charm. One can cover the entire park within a brisk one-hour walk or stroll leisurely along the park for 2-3 hours. Visitors can pause for a break in 3 Gazebos along the boardwalk. A couple of these gazebos overlook the habitat islands and provide great photo opportunities. The park is open from dawn to dusk and the admission is free. The best time to visit the park is in winters when migratory birds come to nest. In summers, the best times are in the mornings or early evenings. These are the best times for alligator sightings. Afternoons in the summer can get hot and one would be well advised to get caps, umbrellas and sunscreen lotions.

Do

 * Saltwater fishing, along Delray Beach and Intracoastal Waterway. There is good saltwater fishing in the area, including from the surf and along the Intracoastal Waterway. Different times of the year will provide Snook, Shark, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Ladyfish and Tarpon. During the summer, baitfish can be netted from the shoreline or caught using Sabiki lines. Fishing on the beach is typically done from the far north or south end of the beach.
 * Saltwater fishing, along Delray Beach and Intracoastal Waterway. There is good saltwater fishing in the area, including from the surf and along the Intracoastal Waterway. Different times of the year will provide Snook, Shark, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Ladyfish and Tarpon. During the summer, baitfish can be netted from the shoreline or caught using Sabiki lines. Fishing on the beach is typically done from the far north or south end of the beach.
 * Saltwater fishing, along Delray Beach and Intracoastal Waterway. There is good saltwater fishing in the area, including from the surf and along the Intracoastal Waterway. Different times of the year will provide Snook, Shark, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Ladyfish and Tarpon. During the summer, baitfish can be netted from the shoreline or caught using Sabiki lines. Fishing on the beach is typically done from the far north or south end of the beach.
 * Saltwater fishing, along Delray Beach and Intracoastal Waterway. There is good saltwater fishing in the area, including from the surf and along the Intracoastal Waterway. Different times of the year will provide Snook, Shark, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Ladyfish and Tarpon. During the summer, baitfish can be netted from the shoreline or caught using Sabiki lines. Fishing on the beach is typically done from the far north or south end of the beach.
 * Saltwater fishing, along Delray Beach and Intracoastal Waterway. There is good saltwater fishing in the area, including from the surf and along the Intracoastal Waterway. Different times of the year will provide Snook, Shark, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Ladyfish and Tarpon. During the summer, baitfish can be netted from the shoreline or caught using Sabiki lines. Fishing on the beach is typically done from the far north or south end of the beach.
 * Saltwater fishing, along Delray Beach and Intracoastal Waterway. There is good saltwater fishing in the area, including from the surf and along the Intracoastal Waterway. Different times of the year will provide Snook, Shark, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Ladyfish and Tarpon. During the summer, baitfish can be netted from the shoreline or caught using Sabiki lines. Fishing on the beach is typically done from the far north or south end of the beach.
 * Saltwater fishing, along Delray Beach and Intracoastal Waterway. There is good saltwater fishing in the area, including from the surf and along the Intracoastal Waterway. Different times of the year will provide Snook, Shark, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Ladyfish and Tarpon. During the summer, baitfish can be netted from the shoreline or caught using Sabiki lines. Fishing on the beach is typically done from the far north or south end of the beach.

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Del Rio

Del Rio is a city in the Big Bend Country, across the Rio Grande from Ciudad Acuña in Mexico.

By rail
Amtrak serves Del Rio, by the tri-weekly Sunset Limited, between Los Angeles and New Orleans, and Texas Eagle from Chicago. station is located at 100 North Main Street and also functions as a hub for the local bus network.

By car
US 277 from Sonora on I-10 (about 80 miles north) or US 90 from San Antonio (about 200 miles east).

By plane

The next nearest major airport for additional scheduled commercial flights is in San Antonio located 161 mi (258 km) or 2½ - 3 hr east along US Hwy 90.

Get around
The best way is by personal car. There is at least one taxi company.

See

 * San Felipe Natural Spring Park, 401 Mario Salas Ave. A serene spring/cascade that played a role in the original habitation of the area.
 * San Felipe Natural Spring Park, 401 Mario Salas Ave. A serene spring/cascade that played a role in the original habitation of the area.
 * San Felipe Natural Spring Park, 401 Mario Salas Ave. A serene spring/cascade that played a role in the original habitation of the area.
 * San Felipe Natural Spring Park, 401 Mario Salas Ave. A serene spring/cascade that played a role in the original habitation of the area.

Buy
Del Rio has one, relatively small, indoor mall with typical mall stores: Beall's, Penney's, etc. and the town cinema with several screens.

The downtown area has numerous shops, including several antique shops and a few selling rustic furniture.

Eat
Standard fast food (Wendy's, Whataburger, etc.) and chains (Chili's, Luby's, etc.) are available.

Drink
Lorina's Cantina and Blue Oasis Bar & Grill are excellent places for relaxing evenings with a beer and friends.

Consulates

 * 🇬🇹 Guatemala
 * 🇲🇽 Mexico

Connect
As of Dec 2021, Del Rio has 4G from AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile / Sprint. You might also get a signal from the Mexican carriers. 5G has not yet reached this area.

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Delta

There is more than one place called Delta. The term Delta comes from the fourth letter of the Greek Alphabet which looks like a triangle and has thus come to be used for the mouth of certain rivers which have a triangular or near-triangular shape.

Canada

 * Delta (British Columbia) - an incorporated suburban city in the southern part of Greater Vancouver, on British Columbia's Lower Mainland.
 * Delta (Ontario) - a small unincorporated village in Rideau Lakes Township, north of Brockville in Ontario. There's an old mill and a maple syrup festival.

Nigeria

 * Delta (Nigeria) is a state in Nigeria.

United States of America

 * Delta (Arkansas) - a region in the state of Arkansas
 * Delta (Colorado) - a town in the state of Colorado
 * Delta (Iowa) - a town in the state of Iowa
 * Delta (Kentucky) - a town in the state of Kentucky
 * Delta (Louisiana) - a town in the state of Louisiana
 * Delta (Missouri) - a town in the state of Missouri
 * Delta (Ohio) - a town in the state of Ohio
 * Delta (Pennsylvania) - a town in the state of Pennsylvania
 * Delta (Utah) - a town in the state of Utah
 * Delta (Wisconsin) - a town in the state of Wisconsin

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Delta (Arkansas)

The Arkansas Delta is the eastern section of Arkansas along the Mississippi River Delta and includes Jonesboro and West Memphis.

Cities

 * — home of the King Biscuit Blues Festival
 * — home of the King Biscuit Blues Festival

Get in
Jonesboro Municipal Airport or Memphis International Airport (MEM,) across the River in Tennessee.

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Delta (British Columbia)

Delta is a city of 108,000 people (2021) in Vancouver's southern suburbs. It is a large area which includes three separate built-up areas: Tsawwassen, Ladner and North Delta. It is surrounded by water on three sides, the Strait of Georgia to the west, Fraser river, to the north, and Boundary Bay to the south. The city of Surrey makes up the eastern border.

History
Prior to European settlement, Delta's flatlands and coastal shores were inhabited by the Tsawwassen indigenous peoples, of the Coast Salish First Nations. The land was first sighted by Europeans in 1791, when Spanish explorer Lieutenant Francisco de Eliza mistook the area for an island and named it "Isla Capeda". The first European settler in Delta was James Kennedy who pre-empted 135 acres in what later became Annieville in February 1860. Thomas and William Ladner, began farming the area named after them in 1868. Farming and fishing helped the community grow quickly over the next few decades. In 1879, the area was incorporated as a municipality, named "the Corporation of Delta", and the village of Ladner was made as its administrative centre.

Due to its geography, Delta was a relatively isolated community. The completion of the George Massey Tunnel in 1959 linking Ladner to Richmond and Vancouver along with the opening, in 1960, of the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and the Highway 99 being rerouted from the King George Highway in Surrey in 1962 to a new route through Delta, ended Delta's isolation and resulted in a massive 400% population growth over the next 20 years. The 1986 completion of the Alex Fraser Bridge connecting North Delta to New Westminster and Vancouver also helped Delta's growth.

Communities
Delta comprises three distinct, geographically separate communities:
 * North Delta (pop: 51,623) is home to over half of Delta's population. It is a largely suburban area in north-east Delta bordered by the Burns Bog and Surrey.
 * Ladner (pop: 21,112) is a 19th-century fishing village in north-west Delta that has expanded into a suburb. Fishing and farming are important industries. Ladner Trunk Road is its main street.
 * Tsawwassen (pop: 20,933) is a suburban community in south-west Delta that calls itself the sunniest place in Metro Vancouver. Luxury waterfront homes line Tsawwassen's coast. Tsawwassen is also home to the busy Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal which links the mainland to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Tsawwassen, together with Ladner are also known as South Delta.

Get in
See Vancouver for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat.

By car
Highway 99 travels from the US border (where it becomes I5) through Delta and north to Richmond. Highway 10 travels east-west to Surrey. Highway 17 travels from Highway 99 in Ladner south to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) ferry terminal.

By boat

 * Destinations served by this terminal, all using ferries that carry vehicles and foot passengers
 * Victoria (Swartz Bay) ferry terminal near Sidney (1 hour 35 minutes crossing). Inbound and outbound ferries normally depart at the top of the hour on odd numbered hours with first departure normally at 7 am and with last departure normally at 9 pm. During the summer, ferries depart hourly for most of the day.
 * Southern Gulf Islands (Galiano Island, Mayne Island, Pender Island, Saltspring Island, and Saturna Island) (crossing time depends on how many stops made along the way and if a transfer is required; Galiano is the nearest of the islands and has a crossing time of 55 minutes), operating a limited number of trips each day. Transfers between ferries may be required for some trips.
 * Nanaimo (Duke Point) ferry terminal (2 hour crossing), departing every 2.5 hours. Inbound and outbound ferries' normal daily departure times are at 5:15 am, 7:45 am, 10:15 am, 12:45 pm, 3:15 pm, 5:45 pm, 7:15 pm, and 10:45 pm, except that on Saturdays, the last departures are at 5:45 pm, and on Sundays, the first departures are at 10:15 am.
 * Reservations
 * Reservations can be completed on BC Ferries' website or by phone.
 * Reservations are a generally good idea, as ferries can fill up. If you book far enough in advance and prepay with saver fare is available, you may even pay less than showing up at the terminal. Otherwise, reservations increase the cost of the trip, between increasing cost between $2.50 extra and $17, depending on which option you choose.
 * For ferries serving the Southern Gulf Island, reservations are free and are strongly recommended, especially in the summer.
 * Drivers must redeem their reservation at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes before the scheduled sailing or they lose their guarantee to be on the sailing and are given the same priority as anyone else showing up at the ferry terminal without a reservation.
 * Public transit
 * TransLink's bus route 620 operates limited stop service between Bridgeport station (SkyTrain Canada Line) in Richmond and the ferry terminal via Ladner Exchange in Delta.
 * Victoria (Swartz Bay) ferry terminal is served by BC Transit on several routes including
 * Route 70, a limited stop bus route connecting to downtown Victoria via Sidney
 * Route 72, a bus route connecting to downtown Victoria via Sidney
 * Route 81, a bus route connecting to Butchart Gardens (in Brentwood) via Sidney
 * Saltspring Island (Long Harbour) ferry terminal is served by BC Transit by bus route 4, which travels to the island's hamlet of Ganges
 * No other destination ferry terminals served from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) ferry terminal have public transit. For travel to Nanaimo, you are better off traveling between Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) ferry terminal and Nanaimo (Departure Bay) ferry terminal, which have public transit serving both ferry terminals, see West Vancouver for more information.
 * Parking options
 * Short-term and long-term parking are available at the ferry terminal, but parking availability may be limited at peak times. BC Ferries' website identifies the current amount of long-term parking remaining. As of 2022, the long-term parking lot costs $17 per 24 hours.
 * Amenities
 * Wi-Fi: Free service at the ferry terminal. Not offered on the ferries.
 * Washrooms: Available in the terminal and on board ferries.
 * Eating and shopping: Several fast food restaurants and shops are located within the terminal. A cafeteria style-restaurant and a gift shop are on board the ferries.
 * Wi-Fi: Free service at the ferry terminal. Not offered on the ferries.
 * Washrooms: Available in the terminal and on board ferries.
 * Eating and shopping: Several fast food restaurants and shops are located within the terminal. A cafeteria style-restaurant and a gift shop are on board the ferries.

Get around
The Alex Fraser Bridge links Delta to New Westminster and Richmond. Public transportation in Delta is provided by the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority bus system. There is no rapid transit system in Delta, though the SkyTrain system in Surrey comes within 3 km of the city's borders.

By public transit
Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.

By bus

 * Route 319 travels along Scott Road, which is the border Surrey and Delta. The route travels between Scott Road station (SkyTrain Expo Line) and Newton Exchange, both located in Surrey.
 * Route 601 travels between South Delta (Tsawwassen) and Bridgeport station (SkyTrain Canada Line) in Richmond with stops in the Ladner area of Delta
 * Route 620 travels Tsawwassen ferry terminal and Bridgeport station (SkyTrain Canada Line)

Go next

 * Point Roberts, an American exclave only accessible by land through Canada. Make sure you're eligible to enter before you go and that you'll have the necessary documents to re-enter Canada on your way back.

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Delta (Colorado)

Delta is a town in the Southwestern part of the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado. It is also in the West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA), a part of Colorado's Wine Country and home to the highest wine vineyards in North America.

Delta is a hub for tourism and recreation, including camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and mountain bike riding. Delta is highly cognizant of preserving its history. The town has more than 20 beautiful murals depicting its fruit orchards and other past times. There are several buildings in town on the National Historic Register, including the Egyptian Theater, an "Egyptian Revival" art deco movie house from the 1920s.

In 2020, it was home to 9,000 people.

Understand
Halfway between Grand Junction and Montrose, Delta is located in an irrigated desert valley surrounded by mountains. It is the county seat for Delta County, and was named for its location on the delta of the Uncompahgre River. If you blow through town on Hwy 50, you are missing a quaint little community with a rich heritage and several sights worth seeing.

The 19th-century history of the Uncompahgre Valley is largely a rocky tale of strained race relations between white settlers and the Tabeguache branch of the Ute nation, who called the valley home.

Delta was established as a trading post at the confluence of the Uncompahgre and Gunnison Rivers (the latter alternatively called the Uncompahgre and Blue or the Eagle Tail). Built in 1828 by Antoine Robidoux, Fort Uncompahgre was neutral ground used by soldiers, traders, trappers and Native Americans. The fort lasted for 18 years and eventually came to a tragic end.

In September 1844, most of the trading post's occupants were killed in an attack by the Ute, sparked by a regional dispute that took place in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Utes fought a rear guard action for the next 40 years, with intermittent settler encroachments on their lands. The U.S. further exacerbated the problem by trying to force the Utes to abandon their nomadic lifestyle and become farmers. The head of the government's Indian Agency, Nathan Cook Meeker, approached the Utes with a mixture of arrogance and hostility. He plowed up a Ute horse-racing track to plant a field, and later engaged in a fist fight with the owner of the race track. In 1879, Meeker telegraphed for military assistance, and the Federal government responded with around 200 soldiers to police the area. The situation was handled with mutual mistrust on both sides, and several skirmishes occurred. The crisis culminated with the Utes killing several whites at the Indian Agency (including Meeker) and launching the so-called Ute War. Initially successful, the Utes were forcibly relocated to Utah, and Southwestern Colorado, near Cortez. The Uncompahgre Reservation was opened to settlers in the fall of 1881. George A. Crawford, founder of Grand Junction, secured a townsite from W. C. Stephens. The Uncompahgre Town and Improvement Company was established, incorporating as Delta in 1882. It was named as the county seat the following year.

The area's economy relied primarily on orchards and ranching, industries which continue to this day.

In the 20th century, the residents of Delta initiated reconciliation efforts with the Utes, founding the Ute Council Tree Pow Wow & Cultural Festival in 1992. Located in Confluence Park at a 200 year old cottonwood tree, the council tree was the traditional gathering place and mediation spot for the Utes. The three branches of the Ute nation gather each September and celebrate with dancing, singing, Native American artwork and a reconstructed tee pee village.

Deltans further celebrate their pioneer heritage with a reconstruction of Fort Uncompaghre, a living history museum that features authentically dressed interpreters who guide you through the fort.

Delta has paleontological wonders, as well. In 1971, locals discovered dinosaur bones at nearby Dry Mesa. Twenty-three genera of Jurassic-era dinosaurs have been found in the quarry, including brachiosaurs, supersauruses and ultrasauruses. The Dry Mesa Quarry is amongst the most diverse fossil beds in North America.

In the 1990s, grape growers discovered the area's potential for raising white wine varietals, and Colorado's wine industry migrated south from Grand Junction and Palisade. The West Elks American Viticultural Area was formed in 2001. Ranging from 5,400 feet (1646 m) to 6,400 feet (1951 m) above sea level, West Elks comprises some of the highest vineyards in the world.

Get in

 * Montrose Regional Airport, 2100 Airport Road, Phone: +1 970 249-3203, Fax: +1 970 249-2808 Regional service from Denver. Used most heavily during ski season. Cafe, vending, restrooms, car rentals.

There are also airports in Denver and Grand Junction.

 * Denver International Airport, . Commonly referred to as DIA.  It is located about 20 miles to the east of downtown. Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines all maintain hubs at the airport in Concourses A, B, and C respectively. Most other major domestic carriers also have service here.
 * Grand Junction Regional Airport,, otherwise known as Walker Field, is served by six airlines with nonstop service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. Some service is seasonal.

By car

 * US 50 runs north-south through town, from Grand Junction to the north and south to Gunnison and Pueblo.
 * US 92 runs east-west from Hotchkiss, Paonia and Aspen.

By train
Amtrak serves nearby Grand Junction with the California Zephyr, which runs daily between Emeryville (in the San Francisco Bay Area) and Chicago. For more information, see rail travel in the US.

But once at the rail station, you will still have to rent a car.

Get around
US 50 turns into Main St. through town. The downtown area is stretched along Main, with the center of town at 4th St. This area of shops, theaters and restaurants is easily navigated by foot. But for the larger area, you will need a car or bike.

Internet Access
Most Starbucks, hotels and coffee shops throughout the region offer wireless Wi-Fi access. But if you don't have a computer, try the public libraries.

Go next

 * Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - A deep, narrow gorge.
 * Curecanti National Recreation Area - The visitor center is located off US 50 on the access road to Morrow Point Dam.
 * Uncompahgre National Forest - Over a million acres comprise some of the most spectacular views in the Rockies.

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Delta (Utah)

Delta is a city in Central Utah and is a gateway to exploring the vast western desert of Utah. Nearby activities include off-highway vehicle recreation, rock-houding

Understand
Delta is a small town (population 3,534, US Census estimate, 2019), but sits as at a key location in Central Utah.

Climate
The elevation of Delta is approximately 4600 feet (1400 m) above sea level. The summer average temperatures during the day can be warm, while the winter temperatures can be very cold, especially at night.

By car
Delta is the crossroads for two major US route: Route 6 (from Ely, Nevada, from the west and from Santaquin, Utah, from the east), and Route 50 (from Ely, Nevada, from the west, and Green River, Utah, from the east).

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Deltaville

Deltaville is a tiny waterfront community in Eastern Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay, very popular in the summer with boaters.

By car
From eastbound VA-3/VA-33, stay on 33 (General Puller Highway), which will take you straight into the center of town.

By boat
Being as popular a stop as it is, Deltaville has a long host of boatyards and marinas offering dockage to visitors:

 * Chesapeake Cove Marina, Route 1110 Broad Creek, +1 804 776-6855.
 * Chesapeake Marine Railway, +1 804 776-9741.
 * Deltaville Marina on Jackson Creek, Rt. 683, +1 804 776-9812.
 * Deltaville Yachting Center on Broad Creek, +1 804 776-9898.
 * Dozier's Regatta Point Yachting Center on Broad Creek, +1 804 776-8400.
 * Fishing Bay Harbor Marina, +1 804 776-6800.
 * Norton's Marina Services on Broad Creek, +1 804 776-9211.
 * Norview Marina on Broad Creek, +1 804 776-6463.
 * Porpoise Cove Marina, +1 804 776-6629.
 * Powell's Marina, +1 804 776-0081.
 * Ruark Marinas, Inc., 1102 Fishing Bay Road, +1 804 776-9776, +1 804 776-6780.
 * Schroeder Yacht Systems, relocated to Urbanna, VA 804-758-4228
 * Stingray Point Marina on Broad Creek, +1 804 776-7272.
 * Walden Brothers Marina, Broad Creek, +1 804 776-9440.
 * Walter's Marina, +1 804 776-0970.

See

Mostly, a visit to Deltaville is not about seeing the sights, it is about relaxing, and enjoying the waters of the Piankatank and the Chesapeake.

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Delta Works

The Delta Works (Dutch: Deltawerken) are a series of flood protection structures built between 1950 and 1997 in the southwest of the Netherlands, to protect a large area of land around the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta from the sea. The works consist of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers. Along with the Zuiderzee Works, they have been declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Understand
The estuaries of the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt have been subject to flooding for centuries. After construction of the Afsluitdijk in the north of the country completed in 1933, the Netherlands started studying the damming of the Rhine-Meuse Delta. Plans were developed to turn the delta into a group of freshwater lakes. New dams, sluices, and storm surge barriers would be built to shorten the coastline, thus reducing the number of dikes that had to be raised. Due to indecision and World War II, little progress was made. In 1950 two small estuary mouths, the Brielse Gat near Brielle and the Botlek near Vlaardingen were dammed. Then the flood of 1953 (Watersnoodramp) took place. In the night of Saturday 31 January 1953 and the morning of 1 February 1953, a heavy storm caused a storm tide. Nearly 2,000 people died in the flood and there was widespread property damage, mostly in the province of Zeeland.

As a result, the Delta Works Commission was installed to research the causes and develop measures to prevent such disasters in future. They revised some of the old plans and came up with the Deltaplan. The plan consisted of blocking the estuary mouths of the Oosterschelde, the Haringvliet and the Grevelingen. This reduced the length of the dikes exposed to the sea by 700 km (430 mi). The mouths of the Nieuwe Waterweg and the Westerschelde were to remain open because these were used as important shipping routes to the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. The dikes along these waterways were to be heightened and strengthened. New road and waterway instructure would be built alongside the Deltaworks to stimulate the economy of Zeeland and improve the connection between the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Plans for a coastline construction had been suggested long before, and small steps had been taken, but it was the 1953 flood that led to the rapid development of the Delta Works. With the Delta Works in place, disastrous floods like the one in 1953 should occur no more than once every 4,000 years. In total, the Delta Works are the largest storm barrier in the world and have served as an example to many similar projects all over the world.

Get in
The Delta Works consists of structures that are scattered over Zeeland and South Holland. To explore them, you can stay the night in Rotterdam or one of the other larger destinations in area, hire a car there and then drive out to some of these structures, while also taking in some of Zeeland's endless flat vistas. The Oosterscheldekering and the Maeslantkering are the most interesting attractions to visit, and while driving, you can lay out a route over some of the other dams and dykes.

To go directly to the Deltapark Neeltje Jans, coming from the Randstad, take either the Rotterdam-Beneluxtunnel or the Brienenoordbridge. Then, take direction Zierikzee over the A15-A29-N59. After Zierikzee follow direction Burgh-Haamstede and take exit Westenschouwen/Middelburg (N57). You should follow the signs towards Neeltje Jans and then the signs to Deltapark. The N57 is one of the main roads, connecting several of the dams and leading along the Deltapark Neeltje Jans. If you're using a navigation system to get to the Deltapark, set it on "Faelweg, in Vrouwenpolder".

Public transit
The Deltapark is well-reachable by public transport in summer, but there are limited services in winter. Take a train to Middelburg and from there, take bus line 133. The whole trip should take 2 to 2½ hr one way, from Rotterdam.

Get around
It's possible to drive over the Delta Works by car, to get an idea of the massive nature of the structure. At the Haringvliet Expo and Deltapark Neeltje Jans you'll find all kinds of information about the different elements of the construction and it's possible to see part of the dams from the inside.

Visitor centres and viewing points

Works
The fourteen works below are rarely in action, which in itself is a good thing. They are most often only active during storms. The first time the five major works were closed was January 3, 2018. In January 2018, the requirements for closing the weirs and dams were lowered to keep the Delta Works from rusting away and being able to be used when another extreme tide comes along. The listings below are sorted in chronological order of completion.

Do

 * Walk or cycle up to the Oosterscheldekering, especially when it's very windy (7 bft or more).
 * Spend a day at the Deltapark Neeltje Jans. Especially with kids, there're plenty of fun activities around to fill a day's out. Watch an earless seal show at the park, or even join the animals for a swim. It takes a serious fee or €55, but swimming (under professional guidance) with the seals in the park is a pretty special experience. For an even bigger thrill, opt for a swim session with the sharks.
 * At the Deltapark, you can hop on a boat for a seal-spotting trip through the neighbouring Oosterschelde National Park.
 * The Oosterschelde National Park has many dive sites, amongst which are Gorishoek/De Punt, Wemeldinge, Goese Sas derde breker, Stavenisse Keetenweg and Pijlers van de Zeelandbrug.

Eat, drink, and sleep
The visitor's centres are all meant as day trip destinations and there's no accommodation available in any of them. There's plenty of places to stay in the many towns, though. Renesse, Middelburg, Vlissingen and Hellevoetsluis are just a few of the most popular destinations in the region, and all have plenty of lodging and camping opportunities. Check the destination guides for individual listings.

The same goes for bars and restaurants, and for dinner your best option is to go to one of the towns. At the Haringvlietdam and in Deltapark Neeltje Jans, however, there are restaurants that serve lunch. Plates may include mossels (mussels), which are harvested from the Oosterschelde.

Zuid-Holland

 * Rotterdam — Modern harbour city, being bombed to oblivion in the Second World War, modern architecture and art are blooming in the city of Europort.
 * Hook of Holland — The gateway to England, with ferries to Harwich and Kingston upon Hull, as well as a popular beachfront.
 * The Hague — Political capital of the Netherlands, with attractions from Madurodam to the Binnenhof and Mauritshuis.
 * Dordrecht — Historically one of the six important cities of the County of Holland.

Zeeland

 * Zierikzee — Historical centre of Schouwen-Duiveland.
 * Tholen — Two joined peninsulas disconnected from the mainland by the Scheldt-Rhine Canal.
 * Goes
 * Middelburg — The capital city of Zeeland.
 * Westkapelle — Famous seaside town that is a popular summer retreat for many.
 * Terneuzen — Mostly industrious city on the exclave of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen.
 * Het Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe — A demonstration of how Zeeland might have looked if it hasn't had the Delta Works: Saeftinghe once was a town that was completely washed away during a flood and instead of being reclaimed, it became a nature reserve.

Noord-Brabant

 * Bergen op Zoom
 * Roosendaal
 * Breda

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Deming

Deming is a small town in the southwestern region of New Mexico, USA. It has attained a quirky sort of fame as the site of the Great American Duck Race, one of those little bits of Americana sometimes encountered in very small towns. Interesting country is nearby for the geologist and hiker.

Get in
Deming is on Interstate highway 10, about west of Las Cruces and about  east of the Arizona state line. There is no commercial air service nearby; the closest significant airport is in El Paso, Texas, east of Deming.

By car
Interstate 10 (I-10) passes through Deming in an east/west direction. Deming is accessed from Exits 81 to 85 with Exit 82 specifically into town as Gold Ave. to Pine St goes east-west as a local street (Old US 80) from Exit 81 of I-10, through downtown Deming and back to I-10 at Exit 85. The road itself continues another east to Arroyo Speedway at Exit 102 as NM-547 (Old US Hwy 80).

, &   Gold Ave goes north of town where it splits. Going west US 180 goes northwesterly to Silver City while NM 26 goes  northeasterly to I-25 in Hatch. Going east US 180 follows I-10 concurrently to El Paso. Going towards the south of town Gold Ave becomes Cody Rd which becomes Columbus Rd. It goes another south to Columbus near the Mexican border.

Buy
There's only basic shopping, but souvenirs of the Great American Duck Race are every bit as whimsical as the race itself.

Drink
Two wineries, yes, two wineries are present in this desert landscape. Neither one charges for tasting and both charge reasonable prices for their wine.

Go next

 * Rockhound State Park is about 5 miles south of town, and is notable as one of the few state or national parks where visitors are encouraged to remove natural features -- specifically the unusual minerals found in abundance there that make it a rockhound's playground. (There's a "bag limit;" check the web site for details.)  Day use $5/vehicle; there are a number of campsites (extra fee).
 * City of Rocks State Park is about 30 miles north via US 180, with weird rock formations reminiscent of the better-known Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona. Unlike at Rockhound, you can't take the rocks home with you, but they're accessible to the hiker.  Day hikes, camping, stargazing; fee.

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Demir Kapija

Demir Kapija is a town in the Povardarie region of North Macedonia. Its name is Turkish for "Iron Gate", which refers to the canyon near the town. The area is also known for its wineries, particularly the Popova Kula Winery.

Get in
There are 8 trains per day, 4 are local, and 4 are international Half are northbound, the other half, southbound. Demir Kapija is on the Skopje-Thessaloniki line, roughly between the two locations. There are also buses and van services from the near-by town of Negotino. Buses infrequently stop in the city. Taxi service is inexpensive in North Macedonia and another option to go where you need to quickly. The local car dealership Volkwagon Start may rent cars.

Get around
Demir Kapija is small enough to walk around on foot and has the hospitality of a village. There are no exchange offices here, however. There is a gas station on the highway that sometimes deals in euros if you want to exchange small bills. There is an ATM along the main street for withdrawals of local currency.

See
The Demir Kapija Canyon sits just outside of town, with its limestone walls towering above the Vardar River. The canyon is home to 13 caves.
 * Prosek - also known as Stenae, is an ancient settlement in the Demir Kapija Canyon. This ancient settlement had an excellent strategical and war position. It was discovered in 1948. Some things that have been found here include four towers that remain standing today, many ceramic objects, jewelery, coins, and a few acropoli and neocropoli.

Do

 * The House of Culture - offers dramas, guest groups, local folklore dances, and movies on a rare occasion. See the billboard in front of the theater for events and times.
 * Demir Kapija is a haven for outdoors enthusiasts. Alpinists, hikers, splonkers, kyakers, and mountain bikers can all find challenging or moderate game amongst the rocks of the Iron Gate. The Iron Gate is the name of the rock opening formation the river Vardar flows through into the canyon from.
 * If walking is your fancy, an interesting walk is past the city and through the first tunnel on the main highway. There is parking where you can go down to the Iberlija River and hike along the stream like an open-ended cave. The river passes by 3 Turkish villages in 10 to 15 km, each 5 km apart. There are trails up to the Crastavic mountain and up to the limbstone rock towers that overlook the river and offer an impressive view of the canyon beyond. Visit the city itself and walk by the old winery. Go through the grape fields and up to the new winery at the top of the hill.

Wineries

 * The city is home to the royal winery and vineyards of the former Yugoslavian King Alexandar Karadjordjevic.

Eat
There are several sandwich restaurants along the main streets.
 * Lovec and Kuckin Restaurants are available in the center.
 * Vodenica, a great guest and fish restaurant is just past the bridge, turn left onto a dirt lane. Follow it to the end for a beautiful surrounding with traditional food in a good setting.
 * Pizza restaurants and Kafanas are also within the city.
 * Along the highway, 13 km into the canyon is the restaurant 113, marking the 113 km from Skopje.

Drink
The local drink is a grape brandy called Rakija. Homemade wine is available from most restaurants.

One night club are available. Parsifal is in the center.

Sleep
The restaurant Lovec in the center offers a few beds and private rooms at 250 denars a night. The wineries offer hotel services from €30. There is a mountain hut for alpinists who train on the rocks. Beds are 150 denars a night, shared rooms and bathrooms. Please contact the municipality office for the key.

Go next

 * Klisura village - next train stop after Demir Kapija, 5 km from the town. Visit the St. Nikolas church, monastery and hike to the rocks of Krastavic mountain for a view of the canyon clear to the Macedonian border with Greece.
 * Došnica camp grounds - 3 km west of Demir Kapija. Along the river Došnica with many hiking trails and a fish hatchery.
 * Belo Voda camp grounds - 10 km near the village Kalanjevo on the mountain Serta.
 * Dracevica village - Mountain hut with bedding available. The church Sv. Gjorgi has rare old testament frescoes.
 * Demir Kapija Canyon - Roughly 20 km long, largest in the Balkans. A natural reservation and habitat to many rare birds.
 * Konopište - 15 km south of Demir Kapija on the village road, past the church. Rare geomorphic rocks and hiking to the highest peaks of the Kosuf Mountain--2200m. Gorska Water is headquartered here.
 * Negotino - This town is north of Demir Kapija 18 km. There are wineries, decent night life, and easy transit.
 * Gevgelija - South of Demir Kapija and the border with Greece. West of Gevgelija are Sulfer Water Springs and the Ski Center Kozuf.
 * Stobi - Ancient Roman city and crossroads of the Roman Empire. Train service daily.

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Demirköy

Demirköy, literally "iron village", is a town in Kırklareli Province of Eastern Thrace in northwest Turkey, with a population of 3838 in 2012. It's set in the forests of the Istranca Mountains, but was industrial from the 15th century. Until 1914 it had a Greek majority population and was known as Samokofçuk (Σαμάκοβο Samakovo in Greek or Самоков Samokov in Bulgarian). After the post-war Treaty of 1923, the Greeks and Bulgarians were expelled and the village was re-settled with Turkish Muslims from Greece and Bulgaria, whereas the formerly Bulgarian-populated mountain villages in the area were re-settled by other Balkan Muslims, including Bosniaks, Pomaks, and Albanians.

İğneada is a beach resort on the Black Sea 25 km east of Demirköy, with a population of 1966 in 2010. It has more visitor facilities and is also described here.

Get in
Turkey has half a dozen villages with iron deposits all called Demirköy, so when organising your travel, make sure you're dealing with the one in Kırklareli Province.

You need your own vehicle. Demirköy doesn't have a demiryolu - railway - and in 2021 there is no bus service. In normal times Metro Turizm buses run 4-6 times a day from Istanbul Avrupa station to Pınarhisar then over the mountains to Demirköy (4 hours) and İğneada on the coast. These are all suspended, as is their local agency Görkey & Berk Turizm.

The mountain highway D565 is scenic and modern but requires your full attention; don't attempt it at night. Always assume that round the next corner will be landslide rubble and a yawning gap where floods have washed away the embankment. Even more care is needed on the mountain back road from Vize via Sivriler. The last stretch of highway from Demirköy to İğneada is straightforward, over a forested ridge.

Get around
The foundry is 4 km from Demirköy so you could walk. You need your own wheels to reach the coast and the cave.

See

 * Demirköy village is bland modern low-rise.
 * is the beach resort. The town is not pretty, but has the most accommodation, and gives access to the National Park.
 * is the straggly village on the headland east of İğneada, with the commercial harbour at its foot. You might find self-catering accommodation here. "Limanköy" means "harbour village" so it has a few namesakes elsewhere in Turkey.
 * is the beach resort. The town is not pretty, but has the most accommodation, and gives access to the National Park.
 * is the straggly village on the headland east of İğneada, with the commercial harbour at its foot. You might find self-catering accommodation here. "Limanköy" means "harbour village" so it has a few namesakes elsewhere in Turkey.
 * is the straggly village on the headland east of İğneada, with the commercial harbour at its foot. You might find self-catering accommodation here. "Limanköy" means "harbour village" so it has a few namesakes elsewhere in Turkey.
 * Limanköy Feneri is an 1866, French-built lighthouse over the cliffs of the cape east of Limanköy. It's a regular feature in tourist photo shots but as of 2021, the building and its surrounding area are a messy restoration (supposedly) site.
 * has a long beach stretching to Rezovo River, the border with Bulgaria, which you can't cross. (Getting to Rezovo, the Bulgarian village just across, requires a detour of about, more if you follow the main highways.) The village name means "we liked it" and the folklore is that some governor ordered it rebuilt, and declared himself pleased with the results. Apparently there wasn't a button you could press to "like" something in Ottoman times.

Do

 * Beaches are sandy, on the non-tidal Black Sea, see above.
 * Funfair: İğneada Lünepark remains closed in 2021.
 * Activities such as windsurfing, horse-riding and beach-buggy riding are organised by the İğneada Resort Hotel and may be available to non-residents.
 * Canoes to paddle into the national park wetlands can be rented at the southern edge of İğneada, on the rim of Lake Mert. Expect a long queue during the high season weekends.

Buy

 * Demirköy and İğneada have filling stations and small stores.
 * Two banks in Demirköy and one in İğneada have ATMs.

Eat

 * Demirköy has a dozen cafes and kebab places along the main street.
 * İğneada eating places cluster at the roundabout. Nothing much to chose between Mutfak, Dobrodosli Rumeli Köftecisi, Ada and Bomonti.

Drink

 * In Demirköy the cafes are your best bet.
 * İğneada has Sude Beach Cafe Club, Rıhtım Beach and Poseidon.

Sleep

 * Others at İğneada beach are Longoz Hotel, Parlak Resort, Meltem Hotel and Nur Butik Otel.
 * Others at İğneada beach are Longoz Hotel, Parlak Resort, Meltem Hotel and Nur Butik Otel.
 * Others at İğneada beach are Longoz Hotel, Parlak Resort, Meltem Hotel and Nur Butik Otel.

Connect
As of Nov 2021, there is a 4G signal from Turkcell on much of the main highway from Pınarhisar through Demirköy and down to the coast at Iğneada. Vodafone has a patchy signal, and there's nothing from Türk Telecom.

Go next

 * The highway takes you back to Pınarhisar, for roads west towards Kırklareli, or east through Vize, Saray and the industrial lowlands around Çerkezköy.
 * There is no crossing to Bulgaria hereabouts, but the mountain road west towards Balaban and the cave eventually brings you to Dereköy on D555 towards the border.

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