Turunc, Turkey

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.

Although very close to Marmaris, the atmosphere in this picturesque village is a million miles away from its full volume clubs. Turunc's crescent-shaped bay is lapped by the clearest blue water and is a delight for adults and children alike - a holiday here is about relaxing, sunbathing or perhaps trying your skills at the watersports. Away from the beach the main shopping street runs parallel to the seafront and there is an interesting market here on Mondays. Turunc nightlife is usually very much low key and although there are some bars that stay open until late (particularly in the height of the season), and there is usually at least one disco bar operating, this is not a resort we would recommend it for 'night owls'.