Marmaris Holidays – One of the most popular tourist resorts in Turkey

One of the largest and most popular tourist resorts in Turkey, Marmaris is a former fishing village that saw a huge tourism boom in the 1980’s. The town is now very lively and very busy, with over 60,000 hotel beds on offer at a variety of hotels to suit all budgets. Located on the south western Mediterranean coast of Turkey, in the Mugla Province, Marmaris overlooks a large natural bay, and boasts several marinas. The resort is well-known for yachting holidays and diving holidays, with scuba diving easily arranged at a reasonable price from one of the many tour operators here. Those looking for a watersports holiday in Turkey will find plenty to occupy them in Marmaris, with many watersports companies operating on the seafront providing everything from paragliding and jet-skiing to banana boat rides and more.

beaches

Are you looking for a relaxing beach holiday? If so, Marmaris is the place to be!  Take your pick from some magnificent beaches in and around Marmaris. Sample the Mediterranean Sea at its best!  The golden beaches are a perfect place to rest, read a book and top up your tan. Head down to the lagoon at Olu Deniz, which is world famous for its beauty.

Atlantis Waterpark

The Atlantis waterpark in Marmaris is packed with enough thrilling water-rides, chutes and bumper boats to keep kids and adults entertained for days. The park also has its own beach, bowling alley, restaurant and bar.

Scuba Diving

You will find people enjoying a wide variety of water sports such as windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving on a holiday in Marmaris.  There are a number of professionals who will provide short, inexpensive courses to get you kick started. Keep an eye out for the Marmaris Diving Centre that is located on a boat near the local tourist centre.  If you are already qualified in scuba diving, enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea.

Yachts

One great way to make the most of your holiday in Marmaris is to hire a yacht for the day.  The price will depend on the number of people in your party, but you can hire a yacht, complete with skipper and cook, for a few days or longer. Spend day or more sailing around the Turkish islands and stop off at the beautiful beaches for some time out.

Marmaris Castle

If you are looking for a bit of culture, head to the Marmaris Castle and Museum.  It’s a perfect opportunity to get your camera out as the scenes are fantastic. You can stop off at the Panorama Bar on the way to the castle and grab some local cuisine in the restaurants, whilst sitting outside soaking up some sun.

Dalyan Mud Baths

This is a great experience and a lovely day out.  Head to the Dalyan mud baths for some treatments.  Cover yourself in this healing and cleansing mud and then wash yourself clean in the 40 degree sulphur pool. This is a great treat if you are looking for some ‘me time’ and not only will your skin be left with glowing, these mud baths also claim to cure other aliments as well.

Weather in Marmaris – Long hot summers and short mild winters

One of the most popular and well-known tourist resorts on the Turkish coastline, Marmaris boasts a typically Mediterranean climate, with long hot summers and short mild winters. Located on the Lycian coast, in the southwest region of the country, the resort enjoys plenty of blazing Turkish sunshine, and a long holiday season that runs from April to October.