The huge bay of Marmaris
stretches for miles with the busy resort
town of the same name at its centre.
Because of the popularity of this area
it is no surprise that over the years
other villages around the bay have grown
to become holiday resorts in their own
right, and we are pleased to bring you
two of our favourites. The first is the
delightfully quiet resort of Icmeler
which is an easy 8km from Marmaris,
whilst a little further over the pine
clad mountains is the even quieter and
ever so pretty village of Turunc.
Icmeler (pronounced
'Itch-mel-air') used to be the little
sister resort to Marmaris, but has now
grown into a wonderful holiday resort in
its own right, just 9 km or a 15 minute
dolmus bus ride from Marmaris. Icmeler
is quieter than its neighbour with a
good standard of hotel and apartment
accommodation, all set back from an
excellent sandy beach. Icmeler does have
a handful of discos and night clubs as
well as bars and restaurants, but a
short trip to Marmaris will give a wider
choice. Having said that, in our
experience most people find Icmeler
offers all they need for a great
holiday.
Sightseeing & Activities
Travel between all
these resorts is simple, either by
road with a dolmus taxi or by water
taxi. For example a water taxi from
Turunc to Marmaris takes about 45
minutes and the dolmus about 30
minutes. Everyone loves a bargain so
try shopping at the covered bazaar
market in Marmaris for your souvenirs,
leather goods and clothes. Otherwise
visit the outdoor market in Icmeler
(Tuesdays) and Turunc (Mondays).
Excursions and day trips from these
resorts include a visit to Ephesus,
one of the best-preserved
archaeological sites in the world.
Also worth a visit is Pamukkale, one
of nature's phenomena where hot
mineral waters flow down the mountain
and have solidified to form snowy
white pools - don't forget your
camera.
Coach
Transfers
Dalaman Airport to
Icmeler:
1 hour 30 minutes
Private Transfers
Taxi for up to 3
people £80 (one way). Minibus for up
to 7 people £94 (one way).
