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How I went to Marmaris on my vacation. My tips for tourists

One of the most popular resorts on the Turkish coast is the city of Marmaris, rich in interesting sights.

Marmaris is located in a bay with colorful views of the hills, located at the confluence of two seas - the Mediterranean and the Aegean. According to one version, the name of the city in ancient Greek means “Pearl of the Sea”.

This city has a population of 34 thousand people. The mild maritime climate of Marmaris, combined with green hills and coniferous forests, makes this resort attractive to tourists.

Attractions and entertainment

In Marmaris there is something to see and where to go. The most interesting places in the city and surrounding area are in our article. At the end of the material you will find an interactive map with attractions in Russian, which will help you see even more.

To get acquainted with the history of the city, you must visit Kale Ici Marmaris Merkez (in Russian - Marmaris Fortress), built by order of Sultan the Magnificent in 1522. There is a beautiful view of the sea here.

Currently, the fortress is the main museum of the city, which is located at Tepe, Kordon Cd. No:54, 48700 Marmaris/Mula and opens from 8 am to 5 pm, entrance fee is 5 liras.

Another popular attraction in Marmaris that tourists should visit is the archeology park “Ylik kayalar”, which translates into Russian as “Rocks of Prosperity”. A distinctive feature of these rocks is a large number of cacti and other plants that grew in this place several thousand years ago. The park is open from 9 am to 8 pm.

This park can be found on the map in the city center on a small street located parallel to the embankment, next to the Ancient City, located at Kemeralt Mahallesi, 95. Sk. No:14, 48700 Marmaris/Mula, anyone can visit it, entrance to the park is free.

One of the most interesting attractions of Marmaris is the Chinese Park, created just a few years ago thanks to the signing of a friendship treaty between Marmaris and the Chinese city of Jinan.

This park is located next to the embankment at Kemal Seyfettin Elgin Boulevard and tourists can get to it by any minibus that goes to the center of Marmaris.

The attraction attracts tourists with its colorfulness - the park has a Chinese-style pavilion, two ponds located at different heights so that water always flows from the upper pond to the lower one, the noise of which, together with beautiful goldfish swimming in these ponds, makes the Chinese Park a wonderful place for relax.

This park can be visited 24 hours a day and free of charge.

Another newest attraction of the city is the Singing Fountain of Marmaris (Marmaris an eme), which is located in Ataturk Park at Ulusal Egemenlik Cd, Tepe Mh., Marmaris. Under a variety of music and mesmerizing illumination, the powerful jets of the fountain fly up, drawing magnificent patterns in the air, and a large water screen displays significant events of the city.

The fountain is open daily from 9 pm, and its mesmerizing show of lights and music playing harmoniously with each other and almost never-repeating displays of the water screen can be admired for free.

Tourists are also attracted by the historical attraction - the Hafsa Sultan caravanserai of Marmaris, popular among tourists, built in 1545 and located in the vicinity of the Marmaris fortress at Tepe, Kordon Cd. No:54, 48700 Marmaris/Mula.

The ancient landmark is a symbol of the city's hospitality; there are many restaurants around, as well as the new Marmaris Museum. You can walk here around the clock, admission is free.

The mysterious Nimar Maaras Cave is located near Marmaris on a paradise island. You need to decide in advance how to get to this cave, because if you look for it on your own, it is difficult to meet people who can help you find this mysterious cave, since usually the area around Nimara Cave is deserted.

Tools dating back 20 thousand years BC were found here. The cave can be found at Nimara Maaras, 48700 Adaky/Marmaris/Mula and you can admire its beauty for free at any time.

In Marmaris there is a not very popular, but unusual place– the tomb of Sariana (Sariana Turbesi), located near the Nimara cave at Sarana Mh., 48700 Marmaris/Mula Province and named after the famous soothsayer who was able to feed the starving army of Sultan Suleiman with cow’s milk.

Anyone can enter the tomb free of charge and at any time, the rules of visiting are the same as in the mosque.

One of the largest natural bays in the world is Marmaris Bay. There is a large, modern port on the Aegean coast - Netsel Marmaris Marina, located in the very center of Marmaris at the address Netsel Tourism Investments CO.,INC P.O. Box 231/232, 48700 Marmaris near Sariana's tomb.

This port is a good entertainment complex, which includes excellent restaurants and bars where you can find a lot of entertainment, prices in such bars range around 30 liras for a standard lunch set. You can visit this port for free at any time; to visit Netsel Marina you must state your name and purpose of visit at the entrance.

Marmaris has a very long embankment (Marmaris iskele, in Russian - Marmaris embankment), the length of which is 12 km. The embankment is located in the city center, you can find it on your own along the route – Marmaris Embankment, area of ​​​​the city center of Marmaris (15 meters from the shore).

Various excursions often take place here, and tourists take photos. Evening walks along the embankment are the best way to enjoy the beauty of Marmaris for free.

Another great place to spend time in Marmaris is Aquapark Atlantis, located at Siteler Mh., Uzunyal Cad. No:203, 48700 Marmaris/Mula. The water park has 9 slides, a wave pool and a children's pool.

  • The water park's opening hours are daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The ticket price for an adult is 43 liras, and for a child – only 27 liras.

The second water park in Marmaris is Aqua Dream, which can be found at irinyer Mahallesi, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Cd., 48706 Marmaris/Mula. It is located on a high hill of Marmaris and is much larger in area than Atlantis.

Aqua Dream has slides and swimming pools, including children's and artificial wave.

  • Opening hours are from 10 am to 6 pm.
  • The entrance fee to the park is 14 liras, with free admission for children under 8 years old.

Where to go with children?

Holidays with children in Marmaris can be spent in dolphinariums, water parks, playgrounds, and attractions in shopping centers.

Near Marmaris in Muğla is located Children's Science Park, in which children can independently conduct experiments.

Fethiye is home to a lot of bear butterflies that appear in late spring and also in September.

Between Marmaris and Datca is pine grove, which is perfect for family picnics.

Children can also visit boat excursions – to Cleopatra Island or Turtle Beach, where huge turtles live.

The beaches of Marmaris are located from national park to the village of Icmeler and their length is 10 kilometers.

The most popular among tourists is considered Icmeler beach, located 7 kilometers west of Marmaris. Here you can dive deep underwater and dive; all conditions have been created for this - great depths and clear waters.

The cost of visiting is from 2.5 liras.

Very clean Turunc beach located in the southwest of Marmaris. There are a large number of mysterious caves here, as well as an excellent place for sailing on yachts. This beach is ideal for those who want a quiet environment.

Entrance to the beach costs up to 20 liras.

2 kilometers from Marmaris is located Gunnuzhek beach. This place is suitable for picnics and walks. There is a camping area here.

The cost of entry to the beach ranges from 10 to 20 liras.

Very beautiful sandy Kumlubuk beach located in the southwest of Marmaris. There is a very ancient cave here. Tourists can visit excellent fish restaurants.

  • The beach is open 24 hours a day.
  • The cost is free.

Marmaris is often called the pearl of Turkey's tourism business. It is located 170 kilometers from the popular resort of Antalya, and previously it had a different name - Fiskos. From the very beginning of its founding, the city was ruled by various civilizations - from the Egyptians and Carians to the Ottomans and Macedonians. In the old part of the city - Ashartepe, you can find preserved traces of these civilizations.

What interesting things can you see in Marmaris? First of all, one of the modern attractions is the singing fountains. They were opened recently - in 2012 on the area that was formed as a result of the demolition of a large supermarket. In addition to the singing and dancing fountain, there is also a clock tower and a waterfall with a mermaid. The place is very comfortable, there are many benches on which you can wait for the start of the singing fountain show, which opens exactly at 21.00.

Literally 10 kilometers from the city center there are two interesting attractions related to the history of these places. The first is an aqueduct, which was built in 1522, far from us. The second is Tashkhan or “Stone Inn”. In ancient times, all travelers passing through these lands stopped there. It was located on the street that led directly to the castle. The architecture of Tashkhan is quite typical of the Ottoman Empire - traditional graceful arches at the top of the courtyard.

One more interesting place A must-see in Marmaris is the old fortress. It was built in the very center of the peninsula back in the third millennium BC. Now within its walls there is a functioning museum, which regularly hosts various exhibitions. Around the fortress there is normal city life - tourists stroll along its narrow streets and buy various things in souvenir shops.

You can learn about the very ancient and very turbulent history of Marmaris by visiting its “covered market” Bedesten. There you can buy a wide variety of goods in many shops. And in the popular Ottoman coffee shop you will be happy to be treated to the finest Turkish coffee or a cup of aromatic tea.

Tourists who prefer leisure, with great pleasure will visit national park"Marmaris". In general, the entire territory of the park covers the lands of several Turkish regions at once. But the part that is located closer to Marmaris is represented by the greatest variety of flora and fauna. In the park thanks to him huge territory you can find a lot of entertainment - hunting, jeep safaris, horseback riding and cycling, rock climbing, visiting secluded beaches or hiking along mountain routes.

In the city you can find many ruins of ancient buildings, but the most famous among them is the tomb of Sariana. During her lifetime, this woman was called the “White-Skinned Mother”; she lived in the 16th century, far from us, and was a famous soothsayer. It must be said that her predictions almost always came true. She gained great popularity thanks to her assistance to Sultan Suleiman I in military campaigns. Local women often come to Sariana's tomb, which is located on the northeastern city hill near the newly built mosque, for advice in everyday matters.

There are several caves near Marmaris. You won't regret it at all if you want to visit them. Most often, tourists visit the Phosphorescent Cave, located near the city. In order to visit the Karajin cave near Okluk Bay, you will need to find an inflatable boat, because there are underground lakes in the cave. Well, if you definitely want to visit the most famous underwater cave of Basho, you will need diving equipment.

While in Marmaris, you can’t help but visit a very interesting natural attraction – Pamukkale. It is also called “cotton castle”. It is located literally a few hours drive from Marmaris. This natural miracle was created absolutely without the intervention of human hands. Located in this place mineral spring over many years, thoroughly covered the Taurus rocks with white limestone deposits. At the same time, bizarre snow-white cascades of terraces with shallow pools were formed. The spring is healing, so people often come here who want to get rid of various ailments.

Do you love Turkey? I admit, for some reason I never wanted to go to this country. But at the beginning of May we visited Turkish Marmaris, and I completely changed my mind! Marmaris is a fairy tale! This is the city where you want to return!

So, at the end of April, as usual, I began to dream about the sea... We went to... managed to buy cheap tickets and accommodation. But this year there was no way to get an inexpensive flight.

Tour to Marmaris from Ufa

According to all estimates, it turned out that it would cost us the least. I started looking for information about which resort to go to. Based on the pictures, I liked Marmaris the most, but Internet experts did not advise going there in May, because... there are winds and the eternally cold Aegean Sea. But I didn’t have the heart for other cities, and I decided to look for a hotel in this Turkish city. And I didn’t regret it for a minute!

I bought the tour online from my favorite one. I don’t like paying commissions to travel agents, so going to a travel agency was not considered initially. We flew through the tour operator Anex Tour. Flight there on May 5 at 7 pm, back on May 12 late in the evening. Cost – 71 thousand rubles. (All inclusive for two adults and two children aged 8 and 14 years), 4 star hotel.

Why did I buy a tour through an intermediary, and not through the Anex Tour website?

Firstly, because the price here was cheaper (though not much). Secondly, when purchasing tours, points are accumulated, and then they can be spent on other tours, no matter which operator you fly from. Points are also given for reviews, surveys, etc. Thirdly, I like their service. There are many different reviews about Travelata on the Internet - both good and bad, but personally they have never let me down.

Ufa — Dalaman

We got to Ufa, as always, by car, which we left in the airport parking lot.

We flew by Azur, approximately 4 hours. The plane was not bad, the crew was polite, takeoff and landing were smooth. They fed us quite well, by the way. True, we weren’t very lucky with the passengers; one tipsy guy, either from Sterlitamak or from Ishimbay, tried to find a partner for his vacation, but he couldn’t succeed... And the whole plane was forced to watch this))

The closest airport to Marmaris is Dalaman. We arrived there around 9 pm. By the time we got off the bus, by the time we got our luggage, by the time we were assigned to buses, it was already eleven o’clock. We sat down and finally went. At first the guide told us something about Marmaris, but then she decided not to disturb our sleep)) She said that on the way we would stop at a cafe for a snack. Honestly, I wanted to get to the hotel faster, because... We ate on the plane, and we also took food with us.

The bus was large, with reclining seats, TVs and air conditioning. True, the TVs weren’t showing, the air conditioner just above our seats wouldn’t turn off and was so hot that we had to put on jackets and hoods, and the seat in front of us couldn’t be fixed at all and the stern Chelyabinsk man was almost lying on his husband’s lap =))

According to local time it was late evening, according to ours it was already night, so everyone wanted to sleep. But that same tipsy guy (as luck would have it, he was traveling on our bus) stubbornly couldn’t sleep, and all the way he pestered the Chelyabinsk resident sitting in front of us with his conversations. Although he was stern, he was very polite, so he tried to answer something, despite closing his eyes))

We didn't stop at the cafe. This became clear when the central street of Marmaris appeared outside the window.

The guy jumped to the guide indignantly and began to say that this should not be done! Okay, but the children on the bus are hungry! Yeah of course! If the children wanted anything at this moment, it was to sleep! The guide promised that at each hotel she would ask us to be fed. Although it was clear that no one would feed anyone at night. I suspect that the guy was upset)) Although I can’t say for sure, because... he was unloaded at another hotel))

Hotel

Our hotel was fourth on the list; it took about two hours to drive from the airport. The serpentines that everyone is talking about were not noticed. Compared to Sochi, these are not serpentines at all))

We checked in quickly, there was even a Russian-speaking guy at the reception. He gave us the key to the safe and the room and the Wi-Fi password, and we finally went to the room.

I won’t tell you much about the hotel and the room, because... I plan to write a separate article. Let me just say that I chose according to several criteria:

  • Good food with meat (for my three boys)
  • Green area (for me)
  • Good service (for everyone)
  • Availability of a swimming pool (for children). There were already two of them in the hotel

The last point is solely for the sake of the sons, because... My husband and I don’t like pools at all.

I’ll say right away that all expectations were met (I was guided by reviews on the Internet, by the way). The food was simply amazing! The service is also excellent, and the view from the restaurant is absolutely something! There were some minor disadvantages, of course, but the advantages more than outweighed them.

View from the restaurant

In general, this was our first time traveling on an all-inclusive basis. Before this, the maximum we took was a hotel with breakfast. One of the significant disadvantages of All inclusive for my husband and I personally is that the children cannot be taken away from the hotel for a long time))) Moreover, considering that there was a swimming pool and really delicious food. Never had any stomach problems! Of course, I didn’t eat everything, but my children and my husband didn’t deny themselves anything))

Marmaris: where to go? Entertainment and excursions 2018

Marmaris is amazing in terms of nature! Photos and reviews from the Internet also did not deceive! We were completely pleased with the resort!


In general, Marmaris is a city of parties. There is even a street called Barov Street. At night, it seems to me that no one sleeps here. There are bars, restaurants and cafes everywhere. Some sing, some dance, some watch sports matches. There are a lot of sports bars in general! In short, this is paradise for nightlife lovers! Many hotels even take their guests to bars and give them a free drink. The main thing is to stay there for at least an hour. True, we are not amateurs, we didn’t go...

But there is also something to do during the day!

The embankment is full of all kinds water activities– bananas, parachutes, buns, etc.

pleasure boat

At the beginning of Marmaris there is a port where there are a lot of ships on which you can sail or go on an excursion.

We rode on a ship called Mama Mia - from 10 am to 5 pm. The program included lunch, drinks, alcohol (we took without it), swimming in the open sea, a market in Turunc, shows, competitions and a foam disco.


It was fun, the team really tried)) My husband, however, doesn’t really like loud music and dancing) But otherwise everything is really good. I’ll also tell you separately later.

You can take any excursion from your hotel guides, but their prices are inflated. And so, in Marmaris there are points on every corner where you will be offered excursions for every taste. Moreover, the guys there speak excellent Russian, even the Turks! Prices vary, many end up offering discounts, especially for children.

The most popular excursions in Marmaris in 2018:

  • Aegean Islands
  • Dalyan
  • Cleopatra Island
  • Pamukkale
  • Jeep Safari
  • Confluence of two seas
  • Diving
  • Safari by jeep or quad bike

Of course, we couldn't help but take bike rental, because this is our favorite pastime on vacation! An hour's rental cost from 10 liras. But we rented from morning until evening, for four it cost 120 liras, i.e. 1800 rub. (450 rubles per person). Compared to Sochi, it’s very cheap!


For cyclists, Marmaris is a paradise! The bike path runs throughout the city, and along the embankment you can get from the very beginning of Marmaris (from the seaport) to Icmeler! There is a gorgeous beach and prices at the clothing market are cheaper))

In general, it deserves a separate story. This is a small resort located 8 km from Marmaris. Compared to Marmaris, this place is big beautiful beach! And there are mountains around! Such beauty! There are beaches with sun loungers, and some without. We went where they were not.

By the way, before reaching Icmeler (if you drive along the embankment), there is another beach where volleyball nets are installed. One time the four of us played there, and another time the eldest son played in a team with the British, Russians and someone else. It was funny how they shouted to each other in different languages ​​while playing! =)

It takes an hour to an hour and a half to walk from our hotel to Icmeler, depending on which beach. You can also take the orange dolmus (minibus). The fare costs 3 lira, the ride takes 5-7 minutes. But this, of course, is the time from our hotel. If you live in the center of Marmaris, then probably 20 minutes.

One day we went to Icmeler, but there was no sitting on the beach, and we decided to see what was next... We found some abandoned buildings, went up, and admired the beauty.



And we even saw a live turtle! The children were delighted!

Then we found something like observation deck, from where you can see an incredible view and see a piece of the horizon! It must be said that in Marmaris you will not see the usual endless sea, because the horizon is blocked by islands.



We rode bicycles in the other direction - to Central Marmaris, then through the port, through the Netsel Marina entertainment complex, and then to Millie Park.

Port Marina


Milli Parki is a place for those who want to be in the coolness and silence of the forest. We even saw a water turtle there! By the way, few people know about him, I’ll also tell you separately.

Millie Park

Also in Marmaris you can take car rental, but the pleasure is quite expensive - about 50 dollars per day. Plus gasoline, which in Turkey is even more expensive than ours: 1 liter costs around a dollar. That’s why many people here drive diesel, it’s a little cheaper. Mostly they offer rentals of Dacia Logan (this is like our Renault Logan).

We got into a conversation with one rental car and asked how the local traffic police treats tourists in rented cars. According to him, police officers in Turkey are those people who are welcome everywhere. They work solely to keep order and help people, and not to ruin their lives. If you don’t know the way, you’ve run out of gas, you have health problems, find the police and they’ll help you. He also told us that he was very surprised when he was in Krasnodar region and heard that the Russians are scaring children with the police)) In general, guys, we only dream about this))

Almost all cars in Marmaris, especially the local ones, are quite old. There are very few cool cars like ours. Most generally ride scooters.

There is also a water taxi here. For example, you can sail from Marmaris to Icmeler.

Water taxi

In Marmaris there is water park and dolphinarium. They are also sold at tour desks, but I don’t see the point in purchasing tickets there. Both the first and second can be reached on foot from anywhere in Marmaris. Well, or take a minibus (3 liras) and buy a ticket on the spot. And it’s cheaper, and you don’t depend on anyone.

The Dolphinarium is located right in the sea, you need to go towards Icmeler.

The water park is on the other side, closer to the center. At the beginning of May it was still closed.



One evening we went to the Singing Fountains. We walked from the hotel for about an hour, but that’s almost running)) And it took about an hour and a half.

The fountains start singing at 9 pm and until 9-30. Beautiful! But in Adler, to be honest, it’s a little better. In any case, it’s worth a visit, especially if you haven’t seen one like this before.

They say that it is still worth visiting the old part of Marmaris, it is somewhere behind the market. There is a ruined fortress there, and above there is a cafe with an amazing view of the port. But we never made it there...

Market in Marmaris

The market in Marmaris is open only two days a week. If I'm not mistaken, this is Thursday and Sunday. Therefore, on Thursday we decided to go for local fruits, in particular oranges, because... It was just the season. Of course, the hotel provided plenty of oranges, but we wanted to bring them home - real, Turkish ones! Even the children said that the taste there is completely different!

The market is just that: a market. One is trying to buy cheaper, the other is trying to sell for more, and even deceive)) In the end, we managed to buy oranges for 1 lira (15 rubles) per kilogram, and we finally brought them home!

You can get to the bazaar on a blue dolmus; you need to go to the Armutalan district. Tell the driver the code word “Pazar”))

Watch the video above for prices. They say that it is better to go to the market after 5 pm, because... prices are lower.

Shops in Marmaris

The most famous and widespread supermarket in Marmaris is Migros. As we understand, this is something like our Magnet)) You can buy everything there - from fruits to toys. Prices are reasonable. We bought everyone rubber slippers for 10 liras (150 rubles), because... For some reason we didn’t take them from home.

From clothing stores we went to LC Waikiki, Koton, MGM Outlet (they have everything, not just things). Prices are not at all more expensive, and in some places even cheaper than in Russia. I didn’t have time to buy anything, and the children wouldn’t have appreciated it, so I just made a video for you. True, my flash drive with all its contents was lost, and not everything was recovered. Therefore, I will post what I find later.

There are also LTB (men's and women's clothing) and Defacto (clothing for the whole family) stores in Marmaris, but I have not been to them.

In addition, throughout the main street of Marmaris there are a lot of all kinds of shopping stalls where you can buy absolutely everything! But here you need to be able to bargain, because... prices are inflated from the start. Although there are those where prices are written, and sometimes they are even lower than in supermarkets.

Money in Marmaris

We paid in Turkey with lira or dollars. They took dollars with them, and liras were withdrawn from an ATM at Deniz Bank. This is a subsidiary of Sberbank, so no commission is taken there. The rate at the ATM was 15.62 rubles. for 1 lira. The dollar at that time was 62.5 rubles.

You can also pay in euros, but we didn’t have them. In general, they think like this: 1 euro = 5 liras, 1 dollar = 4 liras. They don't take rubles))

In supermarkets you can pay by card, the conversion will happen automatically. We didn't do that. If you pay in dollars in a store, they give you change in liras. This was the case in Migros, for example. The course is hanging on the wall, but I didn’t remember it, unfortunately. But normal))

Beaches and sea in Marmaris

As for the beaches, in Marmaris they are almost everywhere narrow and completely filled with sun loungers. Some belong to hotels, in some you can rent a sunbed for a fee, in others you just buy a drink and they give you a seat.



There are not many beaches without sun loungers, but they do exist. Personally, when we didn’t have time to go to Icmeler, we found these.

Sometimes they took a folding fishing rod with them and fished from the bridge of one of the nearby hotels. Nobody chased us :)

We fished for bread and chicken. I only caught small change for bread, but I managed to catch quite a big fish with chicken:

They caught it only for sport, and all the fish were released immediately.

The shore is different - somewhere there is sand, somewhere there are small pebbles, somewhere there is a mixture of both. The entry into the water is gentle. And the water in the Aegean Sea is ideal! Clean, transparent! A simple fairy tale!

Is it possible to swim in Turkey in May? What's the weather like?

I can't say for sure. Depends on the year. In 2018, as the locals told us, the spring was warm and the sea warmed up. Therefore, the water was much warmer than in. I will say more - you could swim calmly and not tremble. The only thing is that for the first two days it periodically rained from the sky, but even on these days we had time to swim. And the children were ready not to get out of the pool at all, although it was not heated in our hotel.

As for the temperature, it was very warm! Yes, the first two days we wore jeans and windbreakers in the evening, but then it was warm even at night. The temperature stayed around 22-26 degrees. At the same time, it was very hot in the sun, we even got burned.

Even in bad weather it is very beautiful here!

Before our arrival (i.e. in April), the heat was 30 degrees for two weeks. And after leaving, the temperature rose to 31-34. Honestly, I can’t imagine how to relax during the season, because you really can’t go anywhere during the day. And sitting in a hotel or sleeping is not our option at all. Therefore, we are glad that we did not fall into the thick of it!

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Since the resort is located in a closed bay, fenced off from the open sea by an island and a peninsula, there are almost never waves here, the water “holds” well and therefore the resort is suitable for those who are not very good swimmers - including children. And the entrance to the sea is smooth here. And thirdly, Marmaris has a reputation as the most danceable city in Turkey - in the disco bars in the evenings there is nowhere to fall. There is also a stunningly beautiful harbor where snow-white yachts and pleasure gulets are moored.

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Districts of Marmaris

There are 4 main resort centers in Marmaris: Icmeler, Turunc, Sarigerme and Armutalan.

Communications and Wi-Fi

Mobile communications in Marmaris are good. There are several mobile operators, each of which offers a choice of tariffs for tourists. A minute of conversation with Russia and other European countries will cost approximately 3 to 6 TRY. The function of sending SMS abroad is not provided for by all tariffs; you need to check separately.

Tourists are offered prepaid rates with the possibility of replenishment. SIM cards and payment cards are sold in the offices of mobile operators, supermarkets, newsstands and at Dalaman airport.

Since July 12, 2005, the use of non-Turkish mobile phones with Turkish SIM cards has been restricted. The phone must be registered upon entering the country at the customs service within 30 days, or the period of use of the SIM card will be no more than 2 weeks. After this time, the phone for Turkish SIM cards will be blocked.

Wi-Fi is available in almost all hotels. In the lobby it is usually free, in the rooms there is a fee - 17-35 TRY per day, but the speed, especially in budget hotels, leaves much to be desired. In cafes and restaurants, Wi-Fi is usually free and at a decent speed; in some places you need to enter a password, which will be provided with any order.

Mobile Internet can be connected when purchasing a SIM card; 4 GB of traffic at a good speed will cost about 100 TRY. There are Internet cafes in Marmaris, but they are few in number, and they usually serve as a hobby club for local teenagers who play shooting games. It can be uncomfortable and smoky, but it’s quite suitable for urgent access. The cost per hour is 3.5-7 TRY.

Beaches of Marmaris

The beaches in Marmaris occupy the entire coast from the resort center to Icmeler. The coastal strip is not wide and is separated by a road from the street with cafes, restaurants and hotels. All beaches are sandy with a gentle entrance to the sea, equipped with changing cabins and toilets.

The municipal city beach is not clean and is quite crowded. But the beaches of Icmeler (7 km west of Marmaris) and the beaches of the northern side of the Jennet Peninsula and Kumlubuka Bay are cleaner. Turunca Bay is marked with the Blue Flag. The Uzuniali area between Marmaris and Icmeler is also popular for its beach and long promenade. Another beach that is definitely worth a visit is located in the village of Orhaniye. It is notable for the 600 m long Kizkumu underwater spit, which divides the bay into two parts. Even if you go far, the depth will be very small.

Many beaches in Marmaris belong to hotels; entry and sunbeds with umbrellas are free for guests. On municipal beaches, sun loungers and umbrellas are conditionally free: you will have to buy a drink at the beach bar. The same scheme works if you want to visit the hotel's private beach without being a guest. Concerning wild beaches, then the most famous beach is “Uzuniali”, located between Marmaris and Icmeler. It is very beautiful there, and there are practically no people there.

Diving

There are about 50 dive sites in and around Marmaris, replete with ancient ruins. Main diving sites: Cape Kutyuk, Jennet Island, Kadyrga Lighthouse and Kargy Island, Cape Sary-Mehmet, lighthouse on Kechi Island, Inje Burun Lighthouse on Ildiz Island, Cape Khaitly, Abdi Reis Bay, Yazikh Rock, Aksu Bay. Marine life here is represented by sardines, tuna, octopuses, crayfish, moray eels, and cardinal fish. At some dive sites there are fragments of amphorae.

One of the most popular diving spots is Basa Cave. Experienced divers may find it boring here, but lovers of underwater photography will love it: it’s very beautiful here.

Dive centers offer both individual and group dives. The cost of two dives of 20-30 minutes is on average from 100 TRY per person. This amount includes instructions, accompaniment of an instructor, the actual dives, insurance and rental of a full set of equipment. Those interested can take a diving course and receive a PADI certificate - this option is available in most dive centers (you need to check in advance).

Marmaris Hotels

Marmaris is considered a youth resort, where life is in full swing both day and night. Hotels designed for “party-goers” are located directly at the resort, from where bars and discos can be easily and quickly reached. Club hotels with a vast territory are located either outside Marmaris in the nearest villages of Hisaronu or Turunc, or in the park area between Marmaris and Icmeler. They have both buildings and bungalows. Hotels located outside the city are more suitable for family vacation. There, as a rule, large territory with various entertainment infrastructure, including playgrounds, swimming pools, etc.

Most hotels in Marmaris are urban: four- and six-story buildings. Many city hotels operate on a half-board basis; in family and club hotels, the all-inclusive system is more common. A night in a five-star hotel in Marmaris will cost from 80 USD for a double room, in a four-star hotel - 50-100 USD, and a budget “three ruble” can be rented from 20 USD per day for a double room.

Shopping

Going to Marmaris for branded clothes and shoes is not a good idea. The choice is small even in shopping centers, prices are high, and there are many fakes.

From Marmaris it makes sense to bring locally made leather and suede products (jackets, belts, bags and wallets), ceramics, gold and silver jewelry, hookahs, figurines, and wooden souvenirs. Keep in mind that you are unlikely to buy any rare antiques in Marmaris. And if the seller claims the opposite and demands suspiciously large amounts of money for his product, ask for a certificate confirming the authenticity of the product.

Shopping centers

In the very historical center of the city, next to the fortress is located shopping mall"Charshi" is one of the largest in the city. Here you can buy clothes, shoes, fabrics, lace self made, silk products, bath accessories, cosmetics, sweets, souvenirs and much more at low prices. Another large shopping center is located in Netsel Marina (city yacht port). There are clothes and shoes from international and local brands, souvenirs and jewelry, as well as all kinds of marine-themed products.

In addition to Turkish sweets, Marmaris is famous for its numerous varieties of honey: from banal flower honey to thyme “honey of virgins” - all this is sold in grocery supermarkets. The largest of them - Tansas - is located in front of the marina at the end of the main street of the city. Not far from Armutalan there is another excellent supermarket - Kipa. There you can buy local products, as well as “sanctioned” cheeses from Italy.

Markets

The central indoor market of Marmaris is a very colorful place. They sell leather, suede products, jewelry made of copper, bronze, onyx products, original Turkish carpets, fabrics, embroideries, paintings, colorful souvenirs, local flounder honey with the aroma of pine, fresh vegetables and fruits, all kinds of Turkish handicrafts and much more. other. The bazaar occupies an entire two-level building and is open on Thursdays and Sundays; traditionally, prices drop significantly in the evening.

In all eastern countries It is customary to bargain in the market. This is not only an opportunity to save money, but also a ritual of politeness: by refusing to bargain, you risk offending the seller. So feel free to demand half the price offered.

Cuisine and restaurants of Marmaris

Marmaris is a city of gastronomic internationality. The most diverse cuisines of the world are presented here: traditional Turkish, Italian, German, Chinese, etc. The proximity to the sea provides an abundance of fish restaurants, as a rule, they are all concentrated in the pier area, and are also often open at hotels. The most authentic and “non-touristy” restaurants serving Turkish cuisine can be found in the shopping arcade area. Well, the historical center has everything: Italian pizzerias, Chinese noodle shops and much more.

Turkish restaurants serve beef and lamb with spices; especially popular is the dish “iskender kebab” - lamb in tomato sauce according to a special recipe, as well as the lentil soup “Mercimek Chorbasi”. In almost all eateries you can find “meze” - many small portions of various cold appetizers. As for desserts, almost everywhere they serve traditional baklava and Turkish delight. Marmaris is famous for its honey, so you should definitely try all the sweets made with honey.

Lunch at an inexpensive kebab shop or other eatery will cost about 20 TRY per person, and dinner at a restaurant - from 85 TRY for two, including local wine.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions

The attractions of Marmaris are, first of all, ancient ruins and historical monuments, as well as numerous natural beauties.

One of the main visited places in the city is the fortress. Marmaris is located very well, so it is not surprising that from time to time someone aggressively claimed it. In 1522, by decree of Suleiman the Magnificent, a fortress was erected around the city, which protected it from enemies and has been well preserved to this day.

The Kale Castle houses the Marmaris City Museum. The castle itself was supposedly built by the Ionians in 1044 BC. uh, and he's curious in his own right. The museum's exposition tells about the history of these places; it contains ancient documents and ancient household items and art of the people who inhabited Marmaris since ancient times.

A famous monument of the Ottoman era is the caravanserai of the Sultan of Hafsa, built in 1545 on narrow street leading to the castle. Previously, this place served as a roadside hotel for travelers and soldiers, and today these painted arches house souvenir shops and cafes of national cuisine.

Neighborhoods of Marmaris

Many excursions are organized from Marmaris: to the so-called Cleopatra Island (Sedir Island), the ruins of the ancient city of Kedrai and the famous Cleopatra Beach; to Pamukkale with its 17 listed geothermal springs world heritage UNESCO; ancient city Ephesus and the turtle island of Dalyan.

Sedir Island is located 16 km north of Marmaris and is notable for its beach, where it is believed local residents, Cleopatra herself bathed. According to legend, sand was brought to the beach on ships from North Africa. From the ancient city of Kedrai on the island of Sedir, the ruins of city walls and a theater have been preserved.

Dalyan Island is located 80 km southeast of Marmaris and is famous for its largest turtle rookery and therapeutic mud baths and beaches. The ruins of the ancient city of Kaunos are also located here. It was founded in the 4th century BC. e., and today the terraces of the temple, the theater, sea ​​port Agora and Roman baths.

30 km north of Marmaris is the picturesque Gokova Bay, to the west is the town of Datca, and to the east is Lake Keycheiz. Gokova Bay is famous for its landscapes - hills covered with pine trees and numerous bays with crystal clear turquoise water. Near the coastline at the foot of the hills is the village of Akyaka.

Not far from Marmaris in the small village of Orhaniye there is another very beautiful place - the Kyz-Kumu spit. There are many sad legends associated with it, but in fact it is a very picturesque sandy beach.

6 things to do in Marmaris

  1. Go on the “Azure Journey” on a gulet - a traditional Turkish sailboat - along the standard excursion route and accompanied by a guide.
  2. Rent a yacht (with or without a crew) and go to sea individually - choosing destinations to your liking.
  3. Explore the city fortress, built under Suleiman the Great, and the Hafza Sultan caravanserai of the 16th century.
  4. Stop by the tourist office on Iskele Meydani next to the monument to the unknown Turkish sea sponge diver - get hold of booklets and information about excursions.
  5. Experience the adrenaline rush of water slides Atlantis water park, 4 km southwest of the center.
  6. Visit the island of Sedir, if only to run barefoot on the sand that generously covers the local beaches. The uniqueness of this sand is that it cannot be found anywhere else in Turkey - only in North Africa.

Marmaris for children

In general, Marmaris is more suitable for youth parties. However, there are many hotels for family holidays - with playgrounds and animation, sandy beaches with a gentle entrance to the sea. In general, the resort doesn’t have a lot of children’s entertainment, but there are two water parks and attractions in shopping centers.

Most large water park Marmaris - Aqua Dream - is located behind the Migros supermarket and occupies an area of ​​44 thousand square meters. m (office site). There are a lot of different slides here, including for extreme sports, so adults won’t get bored either. There are several swimming pools, cafes and bowling alleys. Entrance - 14 TRY. The second water park - Atlantis - is a little smaller, located right on the seashore (office site). You can get there by taking a turquoise dolmus in the direction of Icmeler. If you buy an excursion, it usually includes a transfer from the hotel. The water park has 9 slides, a swimming pool with an artificial wave, a splash pool for the little ones and several cafes. The entrance ticket costs 12.50 TRY.

There are many children's playgrounds at the resort, but one of the best is considered to be the one behind the Ataturk monument. Shopping centers have children's entertainment areas with attractions, and in the summer a small amusement park opens in the city center.

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Compared to humid Antalya, the climate in Marmaris is drier, so it is quite comfortable here for those who suffer from pulmonary diseases. Even the heat of July and August is easily tolerated here. In winter there are sometimes sub-zero temperatures, but frosts are rare, and sometimes it rains with sleet. The season here starts in May and lasts until the end of October. Water for complete beach holiday warms up by June and remains warm until early November.

Marmaris is the favorite resort of our compatriots. It stands in a bay where two seas - the Aegean and the Mediterranean - merge. The lively and modern resort is also famous for its attractions:

Ashartepe

It is known that Marmaris stands where the ancient city of Physkos previously flourished. This archaeological center is perfectly preserved. This city was inhabited and ruled by everyone: Carians, Minoans, Rhodians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Ionians, Dorians, Macedonians, Syrians, Persians, Romans and Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans. That's why they left behind a lot of interesting things. This part of the city is located on top of a hill in the northern part of the resort.
Here you can admire the ruins of old walls, for example. By the way, it is believed that the inhabitants of Physkos had to destroy the city when the question arose of surrendering to Alexander the Great. How proud! Visit the “living part” of the museum – a luxurious garden with walking peacocks.

Sariana's Tomb

Once upon a time in the 16th century, a righteous woman named Sariana, who was also called the White-Skinned Mother, lived in Marmaris. She became famous thanks to her prophecies. It seems that the advice of a wise woman helped Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to correctly calculate his actions and win multiple victories. For example, when the ruler was going to Rhodes, naturally, in order to capture it, he visited this Sariana. She blessed his insidious plans, and everything really went well. In general, the Sultan did not mind any palaces for such a fortuneteller, and when she died, he built a tomb for her in the northeastern part of Marmasis, on a hill behind the new mosque.

Caravanserai of the Sultan of Hafsa

This building is located in the historical part of Marmaris, in the Old Town. This is a place where travelers, soldiers and traders stopped to rest. A hotel, in short. This caravanserai was built here in 1545. The building is decorated with original painted arches on top - this is perhaps its most beautiful part. Inside the structure there are seven small rooms and one large one. Of course, today few people remember what a historical institution it really is, because there is a cafe, a restaurant and entertainment events.

Netsel Marina

These are the bays of Marmaris with an area of ​​366 square kilometers. That is, the territory is huge. This marina is located in the northern part of the bay. Coastline about 35 km long has already become entrenched in the minds of tourists and locals as “Yacht Paradise”. Ships and yachts, including international ones, moor in this port - usually you can see up to 750 yachts off the coast - it looks incredible. From this marina, ships depart to the shores of Italy and Greece. The International Sailing Festival is also held here in mid-May, and in October you can become a spectator of the International Sailing Races.

This marina is also very crowded and noisy, even at night, because next to the port there is a famous street full of bars and clubs. The port is a 10-minute walk from the city center. If you come here during the day, visit the shopping center, which sells clothes, shoes, and yachting equipment. And, of course, on this line you can sit in one of the nice fish restaurants.

Marmaris Fortress (Marmaris Kalesi)

This fortress is located in the center of the peninsula, on a rock. The chronicles of Herodotus say that this castle was built by the Ionians in 3000 BC. One day, Alexander the Great attacked the city and surrounded the castle. The residents did not hesitate to set fire to the castle, choosing such a fate for the powerful structure - better than if the fortress had ended up in the hands of the enemy. At the beginning of the 16th century, Sultan Suleiman the First ordered the castle to be restored. After this, the castle became an important military base for the Ottoman Empire's navy. During the First World War, the fortress was severely destroyed after shelling by the French army. But in the 79th year of the last century, it was decided to restore the fortress. Thus, the castle was ready by 1991. Nowadays there is a museum there. In the courtyard of the fortress there is an archaeological gallery, inside there is an ethnographic part. In total, the fortress building contains seven galleries. The largest of them houses an exhibition hall. By the way, one of the exhibitions is dedicated to the 7th President of Turkey, Kenan Evren - in this gallery you will look at his awards and gifts, as well as important documents. Another room displays ancient artifacts. The third part is presented in the form of a traditional Turkish house. Also in the fortress there are several ancient cannons, stone cannonballs and massive anchors. The place is extremely significant for the city and for all of Turkey. Cultural events are often held inside the castle. And it’s just great to climb up there and admire the views of the port, bay and town.

Ibrahim Pasha Mosque (Ibrahim Aga Camii)

This mosque is located in the Kemeralti region. True, it is about 20 km from the center of Marmaris, but the trip is worth it. The mosque is named after its architect, Ibrahim Pasha. It was built towards the end of the 18th century. The building was built according to all the canons of Ottoman architecture, although with some modified elements. Therefore, the building looks somewhat unusual.

Marmaris Quay

This street stretches for 4 kilometers, 20 meters from the water. On the street you can see a number of restaurants and clubs. Walking along this alley is a pleasure, because the views here are stunning. The street does not calm down for a minute. Well, maybe in the morning, when all the discos have already ended and all the tourists have gone to their hotels to sleep. At night, this street shines with all the lights, probably brighter than any other in this part of the coast.

Cleopatra Island

The island is located 18 km from Marmaris. The frame is about 5 meters wide and 50 meters long. There is a legend that Mark Antony gave this island to his beloved, Cleopatra, 2000 years ago. But the queen did not like the sand on the island. Then Mark Antony brought special sand from North Africa to please her. In general, all the guides will tell you that two lovers spent hot nights on this new sand. One way or another, the sand here is really exactly the same as in the north of Egypt. Snow-white, with grains of sand like pearls. You can’t even go to the beach with shoes on, and you have to wash them off when you leave. Also on the island there is a temple of Apollo and an ancient amphitheater, now ruins. The sea here is also wonderful, clean, you can see everything three meters deep.