Considering Turkey resorts for your holiday? Take a fresh look at Marmaris – it has so much to do and see, you’ll want to come back time and again!
Marmaris Resort in Turkey
Marmaris is a coastal town as well as a port city, with one of the biggest yacht marinas in the Mediterranean. The back drop to the winding coast line and luxurious beaches are pine and spruce tree clad hills. The clear water is perfect for trying out some of the more adventurous activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling, fishing and rafting. For land lovers, there are jeep, horse and quad bike safaris.
Holiday Ideas
Excursions are reasonably priced and easy to book, through your Travel representative or independent operator. Visit historic sites such as Pumukkale where you can see the stunning Temple of Artemis and the spectacular ruins of Ephesus; take a trip to Cleopatra Island or the fascinating mineral pools for a cleansing bathe.
Marmaris has its own Castle, located just behind the marina and there are two museums in the town. Marmaris Museum was recently refurbished and has several galleries showing the history and cultural heritage of the area and there are areas set aside for art displays and exhibitions. The Private Museum of Ethnography is free of charge and has a fine collection of items of social and historical interest.
In contrast, younger visitors will love the giant wave machine in the Marmaris Water Park. Many of the larger hotels operate children’s clubs to keep youngsters safe and occupied while parents take the morning off.
Shopping, Eating and Nightlife
Shopping is fun and noisy – the markets specialise in leather goods, silver, Turkish Delight (of course!) and prized local honey. Local cuisine is delicious – try the grilled kebabs or the sweet baklava pastries, laden with nuts, honey and syrup – sweet tooth heaven!
The nightlife can be as relaxing or crazy as you want – there is a huge range of restaurants, bars and night clubs to suit all tastes. Uzunyali Beach is one of the key clubbing centres – the Foam Parties have a reputation for being wild – so be prepared to get soaked! Turkish Taverns have a more homely relaxed atmosphere, where you can sample local drinks such as Raki and Sahlep.
If you are looking to save your money and experience all that Marmaris has to offer, look out for last minute or cheap Marmaris deals and enjoy a really rewarding holiday experience. There’s more than enough going on in Marmaris to keep you coming back time and again.