• Get in
• Get around
• See
• Do
• Buy
• Eat
• Sleep
• Get out

City of Marmaris

Marmaris is a city in Turkey, along the Mediterranean coast in the province of Muğla. It has around 31 000 inhabitants, however the amount is doubled during the tourist-season.

[edit] Get in

You can get flights to Dalaman, the nearest regional airport which is 100 KM away from Marmaris. Coach transfers are 1 1/2 hours. Airport is served by many operators such as thomsonfly and flythomascook.

[edit] Get around

Cheapest way of getting around is using the dolmus minibuses. These are 11 seaters which travel the main road in Marmaris and Icmeler, the neighbouring resort. The fee is 1 YTL anywhere in marmaris and 1.5 YTL between Icmeler and Marmaris. Marmaris dolmuses have a green band across them and orange for Icmeler.

You can pick them up from the side of the road by hailing for them and they will stop wherever you want on the route.

Taxis are also available on the meter or arranging prices up front.

[edit] See

Marmaris Castle

There's not much to see in Marmaris. It's very hot.

[edit] Do

You can have a daily cruise taking you around the turquoise coves, mountainous shoreline, ruins of ancient cities, and a cave (the only entrance of which is from the sea) surrounding Marmaris. Just take one of yachts (which have a capacity of 20 people) which can be found all along the promenade of city centre, you can easily recognize them by their touts and boards. Book or buy a seat at least one day beforehand. Such an excursion cost about 20 YTL per person in summer 2001 (including a meal, except drinks).

Many of the local tour companies offer trips such as:

Jeep Safari - drive around mountains surrounding Marmaris and visit village, waterfalls and picturesque beaches.

Turkish baths - a traditional turkish bath (Hamam) with sauna, body peel, foam massage and oil massage.

Turkish night - entertainment night with cossack dancing, belly dancing and all things Turkish

Also, trips to further afield such as Dalyan turtle beach and mud baths, Pamukale, Lycia etc.

• Yacht charter in Marmaris Windward Islands, one of the worlds largest yacht charter companies, can take care of all charter requirements, from bareboat to luxury yacht in the Aegean Sea. Operating from 9 offices worldwide (USA, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Caribbean, Honk Kong and Dubai).

[edit] Buy

Lots of shops selling usual tourist fodder as well as local specialities such as Turkish Delight, carpets etc.

Leather goods can be bought for a good price if youre prepared to bargain.

For food, there is a large supermarket at the end of the main road before the harbour and marina called Tansas which stocks virtually everything including international brands.

[edit] Eat

Many places on the beachfront main road and just of it serving Turkish, English, Dutch and other nationality food. Tends to be cheaper away from the harbour and marina.

Nice restaurants are located on the beachfront promenade.

Proprietors will stand outside establishments and harass you into looking at their menu. Don't be too intimidated and a polite No thank you or Later will put them at bay.

Prices are 5-8 YTL for starters, 10-20 YTL for entrees depending on establishment.

MONEY SAVING TIPS: Many places will accept "international" Currencies £$ € these curriences can gain you heavily discounted prices in certain restaurants such as a three course meal for £5 (please note Scottish notes not usually accepted, which is unfair)

If self catering visit the many supermarkets located in marmaris the larger are TANSAS , MIGROS AND Tesco KIPA

A bottle of water at a hotel can cost anything from 4-8 YTL. A 8 litre bottle of water can be purchased here for 3 YTL. Many of these supermarkets have in store bakeries which produce lovely fresh bread.

[edit] Drink

Local beer is served everywhere and is very good, called Efes. Another drink worth trying is Ayran which is a yogurt based drink. Very cooling and good for you.

Also, some establishments stock imported beers such as Becks, Budweiser or Fosters but tend to be more expensive. Wine is very expensive and seems to be all local. Good and common winery is Villa Doluca.

[edit] Nightlife

Marmaris is Famous for its fantastic nightlife.

For pre partying drinks many small bars along the beachfront offer the perfect place to watch the warm sun set.

There are a selection of good clubs along the beachfront which play a variety of music and cater to different tastes.

For hardcore partiers Bar street is where the party's at. Located in the old town this street has over 100 bars and clubs ranging from rock bars to Club areena, a huge outdoor nightclub with foam parties. All are open to at least 4 am.

Beware when drinking in barstreet as prices are higher than those along the beach front.

[edit] Sleep

Livley hotels can be found generally in Marmaris City Centre

More laid back hotels can be found in the Armutalan area at the back of marmaris

There is exceptions however so make sure you choose a hotel that suits you

as with any trip it is advisable to check websites such as trip advisor, for info on your hotel before you book.

[edit] Get out

• Ferries and high-speed hydrofoils depart several times a day to Rhodes, Greece.

Flights to international destinations avalible from Dalaman airport. Turkish Airlines has a store in downtown Marmaris where flights can be booked.