MARMARIS Economic Travel Guide
Marmaris, one of the 13 districts of Muğla province, is a popular destination. is a summer destination. Located in the lap of a lush nature with its magnificent beaches, turquoise blue waters, Marmaris is flooded by both domestic and foreign tourists from April to the end of October.. Geographically, roughly between Bodrum and Fethiye, Marmaris is one of the most preferred destinations by those who want to have a holiday in this region.
TRANSPORTATION TO MARMARIS: MARMARIS’ HOW TO GET THERE?
By plane: The nearest airport is Dalaman airport. The cost of reaching Marmaris in 1.5 hours with the Havas buses located at the airport exit and the ring services organized by the local bus companies is a very affordable 15 TL.
Bus With: Unfortunately, Turkey does not have a very large train network, but there is an ever-developing bus network to meet this need Buses offer a more comfortable journey than some cheap airlines offer.. All bus companies make 2-3 or even 4 stops, that is, tea and need breaks.. The service in the bus is also the kind that many foreign tourists love. It takes around 10-11 hours to go to Marmaris by bus from Istanbul, so we recommend you to travel at night in order not to waste the day.. The companies that we can recommend, which now offer the opportunity to choose single seats and where you can find the comfort that you cannot find in your own car, are Ulusoy, Pamukkale, Varan. So actually, stay away from Metro tourism, whichever you travel with
MARMARIS CITY TRANSPORTATION
It really depends on what you want to do in Marmaris.. If you are staying in hotels located right by the sea or in a hostel located in the city and your only plan is to just swim and sunbathe, the most ideal method of transportation for the city will be walking.. However, if you want to go to historical places and try the beaches a little outside of the city whenever you can, you will need to rent a car or use the minibuses.
ACCOMMODATION IN MARMARIS: WHERE TO STAY IN MARMARIS?
Marmaris is one of the touristic summer areas where you will find a suitable hotel in this region.. Compared to Bodrum or Antalya, you can find a more affordable hotel or hostel.. If you wish, you can rent a house for a week, choose a hostel with bed & breakfast option or stay in a luxury hotel all inclusive.. You can check the alternatives according to your budget, time and preferences on booking.com and Airbnb.
THINGS TO BE DONE IN MARMARIS
Beach: Enjoy the stony beaches and the walking path along the coast.
Nightlife: Marmaris’ It is famous for its nightlife, foam parties, open-air discos, bars street.. It is guaranteed that you will never get bored here, day or night.
Water sports: Marmaris is located in a clear sea and a valley surrounded by pine trees, and therefore sailing, diving in the region. Water sports such as surfing and kite surfing are popular activities.
Yacht tour: The ideal way to see the most beautiful and untouched bays of Marmaris is to join a yacht tour.. Discover the beauties of paradise hidden among these turquoise blue waters by joining one of the yachts that depart from the beach every day.
WHAT TO EAT IN MARMARIS? WHAT TO DRINK?
In Marmaris, where Aegean cuisine is dominant, you can easily find many restaurants serving world cuisine.
You should enjoy eating natural and fresh fruits and vegetables that come directly from the garden to the counter from the neighborhood market set up on Thursdays and Sundays.
Especially on the beach The menu of cafes and restaurants in the area is in English, German, prices are in Euro.. When we asked for a Turkish menu, a waiter said, “We don’t have a Turkish menu, let me help you translate it”.. We understood from here that it is a very touristic place.. Keep in mind
SHOPPING IN MARMARIS
What you are looking for here you can find everything. There are markets and supermarkets where you can get the products you need.. Since it is a summer destination, we don’t think you will do much shopping, even if you run out of sunscreen, you can easily find it everywhere
Those who want to buy souvenirs, especially Bedesten
MARMARIS CITY TOUR
1. DAY: Marmaris City Discovery
With this route, we have created a walking route where you will discover a little more culture, Ottoman history and the lifestyle here.. The places you will see; old city center, Marmaris museum and castle, Hafsa Sultan Caravansary (Hafsa Sultan Caravansary), İbrahim Aga Mosque (Ibrahim Aga Mosque), Bedesten (Old Bazaar), Iyilik Rocks Archaeological Park (Iyilik Rocks Archaeological Park), Halıcı Ahmet Urkay Museum, Marmaris Amphitheater, Taşhan Arched Bridge (Tashan Arched Bridge), Sari Ana Tomb and Marina. Afterwards, you can go to the bar street or Aqua Dream Water Park according to your taste.
CLICK here to access the map of this route.
Marmaris Museum & Castle (Marmaris Museum & Castle): It is said that the name of Marmaris was given to the order of Suleiman the Magnificent, one of the Ottoman sultans, to hang an architect in this castle.. This castle, whose construction was completed in 1911, is one of the important symbols of Marmaris.
Hafsa Sultan Caravansary (Hafsa Sultan Caravansary): It was built in the name of Hafsa Sultan, the mother of Suleiman the Magnificent.
İbrahim Ağa Mosque (Ibrahim Aga Mosque): Located in the center of Marmaris, close to the castle, this mosque was built by İbrahim Ağa in 1789.. It has a rather large and ostentatious dome and a beautiful courtyard.
Bedesten (Old Bazaar): This covered market is reminiscent of the covered bazaar in Istanbul. There are souvenir shops and local artisan stores from the covered bazaar, which was built during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent.. Turkish coffee and hookah lovers can take a short break in this Ottoman bazaar.
Iyilik Rocks Archaeological Park: Located in the center and recently opened to visitors. is an archaeological park. Goodness cliffs, 1. It consists of an area of 8,342 square meters and an area of 2,100 square meters at the foot of the hill, included in the scope of the protected area.. You can see the archaeological remains from the Ottoman period here.
Halıcı Ahmet Urkay Museum: More like an Ottoman house than a museum. Ahmet Urkay is a businessman who opened the museum where these archaeological and ethnographic pieces are located, and as a result of his help, the museum is named after him.
Marmaris Amphitheater: Still open If you come across a concert or festival in this amphitheater, where various events are held, we recommend that you buy your ticket from the mybilet website in advance.
Tashan Kemerli Bridge (Tashan Kemerli Bridge) : This bridge, one of the symbols of Marmaris, was built in 1432 during the Rhodes campaign of Suleiman the Magnificent.
Sarı Ana Mausoleum (Yellow Ana Mausoleum): Legendary According to the law, it is said that before the landing of Rhodes, Kanuni went to Mother Fatma, who was a great personality, for prayer.. Fatma Ana, who fed the whole army with the milk of a single yellow cow and was accepted as the protector of fishermen and sailors, is also known as Sarı Ana and this shrine gets its name from here.
Netsel Marina (Marmaris Yacht Marina): The marina, located right next to the castle, is a place where you can relax and have a drink after this long historical journey.. You can watch the beautiful view of the sea and nature here.. Boats departing for the blue cruise also depart from this marina.. Also, if you want to move to Rhodes, you will have to use this marina again.
If you have rested enough in the marina and gathered your energy, the last destination after here is the street of bars.
2. DAY: Boat Tour
You will see the stands of companies that organize daily boat tours on almost every street, marina, Uzunyalı and İçmeler beaches in Marmaris.. Even if you don’t see it, you will inevitably come across a brochure lurking behind you or a seller yelling behind you. It is the most ideal and affordable way to explore many magnificent bays and caves that you cannot see from the beach, and to dive headlong into the turquoise blue waters.. We recommend that you participate in this full-day activity by paying a maximum fee of 45-50 TL.
- Tours departing from Marmaris, Cennet Island, Fish Farm Bay, Phosphorous Cave (Dilek Cave), Aquarium Bay, Amos, Bedir Island, Turunç Village and the Green Sea, and on the way back it passes through Kumlubuk and Icmeler.
- Tours departing from Hisarönü: Kızkumu Beach, Aquarium cove, Rabbit Island, Dislice Island, Camellia Island and Selimiye Village. It is generally possible to see the brochures of these tours at the reception of many hotels.. Tour organizers will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Hisarönü by buses.. Since this route is obviously calmer and quieter, you have the opportunity to have a free tour away from the crowds that will occupy your own private space.
- Sedir Island tours Departing from Çamlık, Cleopatra Beach, İncekum, Fenerli Ada Bay, Yunus Bay continues to Çanak Bay. Sedir Island is a place you should definitely see with its golden sandy beach 16 km away from Marmaris.
- If you prefer a longer boat tour, you can go to Dalyan, Ekincik, Gökova or Turunç.. The most popular of these is Dalyan tours.. Located 2 hours away from Marmaris, Dalyan is famous for its nature, scenery, sea turtles and mud baths.. Another place you should definitely see in Dalyan is Iztuzu Beach.
3. DAY: Blue Voyage
We do not know how long you will spend your holiday in Marmaris, but if you have 3-4-5 days or even 2 weeks extra time, it is definitely a blue cruise we recommend that you do. On this journey, you can have a holiday where you will swim in the most beautiful waters of the Mediterranean, discover the most secret coves, see only blue and green, away from the crowd and noise, and hear nothing but the sounds of waves and birds.. In order to participate in these tours, if you do not have your own boat or yacht, you must make your reservation well in advance.. Since people generally make reservations for the next year at the end of their travels each year, you need to book your place in February-March at the latest. Other places where you can start a blue voyage are Fethiye and Bodrum.
As an alternative to the blue cruise, you can do the road trip from Bodrum to Alanya on the Mediterranean coast and read our article for details. we recommend..
ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE IN MARMARIS strong>
No one sleeps in Marmaris, especially in summer. Especially German, English and Russian tourists, who swim in the sea from morning to night and fried like lobsters, are the protagonists of the crowd that fills the night venues There is a crazy nightlife in Marmaris, which takes place in a festive mood as the drink prices are also very cheap. Bar street where you can have fun until the early hours of the morning in different and entertaining bars and nightclubs. align: justify;”>OTHER PLACES TO VISIT CLOSE TO MARMARIS: ALTERNATIVE TOURS
The ancient city of Amos, located in Icmeler, Turunc Village, Bozburun (Selimiye), Palamutbükü (Datça), Sedir Island, Akyaka, Ekincik (Koycegiz), Dalyan, Sarigerme are the places you need to go by boat tour, by road or by road.
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If you have a visa, you can also go to Rhodes.
MARMARIS TRAVEL NOTES
- Many interesting and entertaining tours such as jeep safari, diving or fishing are organized in Marmaris. We recommend you to join these tours.. However, it is a place that offers excellent options in terms of location and sightseeing opportunities, know its evaluation.
The first day in Marmaris: Marmaris Road Adventures Vol.1: You can read the details of our Selimiye-Bozburun journey here. Second day in Marmaris: You can read the details of our Akyaka & Akbuk Bay tour and our journey through the mountains to heaven here. Third day in Marmaris: You can read everything we visited and saw during our drive to Palamutbükü and Datça city center.. Fourth day in Marmaris: You can read the details about Iztuzu beach, Dalyan mud bath and king tombs that we saw during our boat tour to Dalyan.. Fifth day in Marmaris: You can read our article about our trip to İçmeler, Amos Ancient City and Turunç village here.
RESOURCES
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