Marmaris is a city which is suitable for peaceful family holidays and lovers of nightlife.
The settlement is located at the confluence of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Marmaris Bay is surrounded by mountains and an island. There is always a calm sea, no storms, many quiet hotels with cosy beaches that are ideal for leisure with children.
Marmaris is a city which is suitable for peaceful family holidays and lovers of nightlife.
The settlement is located at the confluence of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Marmaris Bay is surrounded by mountains and an island. There is always a calm sea, no storms, many quiet hotels with cosy beaches that are ideal for leisure with children.
There is an aqua park where you can have fun with your family, and Marmaris National Park, where you can enjoy the fresh forest air and nature.
Marmaris is also referred to as Turkish Ibiza. The city has the Bar Street and many clubs that attract fans of stormy nightlife.
Marmaris is the yacht capital of Turkey. There are three marinas in the city, which can accommodate 1,100 yachts each. Yacht trips along the coast are popular. Lovers of active recreation come to Marmaris for diving, surfing, windsurfing, rafting, paragliding and other entertainment.
Marmaris neighbourhood
Marmaris has one of the best locations for organizing trips among all Turkish resorts. The following tours are the most popular with tourists:
- Sea trips to islands. From Marmaris, you can take a ship, cross the waves of the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea, and reach the famous Greek island of Rhodes where it’s pleasant to take a walk along the streets of the ancient city or sunbathe on the beach.
- Another attraction is Cleopatra island, known for its clean water and unusual sand on the beach, which, according to legend, was brought from Egypt especially for the queen.
- Another interesting island is Dalian. It lies 80 km from Marmaris. Here tourists come to see ruins of an ancient city, take mud baths and observe turtles.
- Excursions to ancient cities. Only 200 km away there is one of the largest surviving ancient cities in Turkey - Ephesus. In its surroundings there is a house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent the last years of her life.
If you travel 207 km away from Marmaris, you will find another famous attraction - the city of Pamukkale with white travertine terraces and healing thermal springs.