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.
Marmaris was one of
the first Turkish holiday resorts
discovered by British holidaymakers
and remains a lively, cosmopolitan,
historical and cultural centre. The
large crescent shaped sandy beach
stretches for about 5km with sunbeds,
umbrellas and watersports for all.
In the evenings
Marmaris boasts over a thousand bars
and restaurants ranging from Burger
King to the more traditional and
classy alfresco restaurants. Bar
Street offers just that with a great
choice of clubs and bars where you can
revel right through to the early
hours. However for a really special
evening put on your best and visit the
modern Nestel marina for a meal at one
of the sophisticated restaurants
overlooking the elegant yachts, or
laugh yourself hoarse at one of the
great cabaret or karaoke shows (ask
our Rep).
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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
Marmaris:
1 hour 30 minutes
Private Transfers
Taxi for up to 3
people £80 (one way). Minibus for up
to 7 people £94 (one way).22
