| Marmaris is the famous Turkish holiday | | | | smile and a shake of the head works well |
| resort inviting millions of visitors | | | | when you have had enough. See our |
| from Europe an UK. | | | | shopping pages for much more info. |
| The beaches are not the greatest in the | | | | There is a large outdoor market every |
| world but are more than adequate for | | | | Thursday, the prices are cheaper than |
| children and adults alike. The sand is | | | | the bazaar and cheaper still in the |
| mostly black sand and a bit gritty. The | | | | evening when the vendors are eager to |
| beaches are not very wide and the top | | | | sell their remaining wares. |
| half is covered in sunbeds and umbrellas | | | | The currency is the Turkish Lira (TL). |
| which you can rent for a nominal fee if | | | | The climate is very mild in winter, |
| the hotel/restaurant does not provide | | | | spring and autumn provide perfect |
| them. | | | | holiday weather. July and August can be |
| Many hotels have private beaches and | | | | very hot up to 42 degrees centigrade, so |
| some even ship in very good sand from | | | | be prepared and drink lots of fluids. |
| other areas. The sea is warm, crystal | | | | Holiday deals marmaris: |
| clear and perfect for swimming. | | | | There are many beautiful islands and |
| There are some fabulous beaches within | | | | villages to visit. Gulets are the local |
| half an hours drive, so if beaches are | | | | boats used for boat trips and provide |
| your thing, visit Cleopatra Island where | | | | food and drink and a wonderful day out. |
| the sand is said to be the best in the | | | | All kinds of water sports are available |
| world The famous Bar Street is just what | | | | on the beaches, diving is very popular, |
| it says, a street chock full of night | | | | check to make sure the dive company have |
| clubs of every description which are | | | | the correct qualifications. See tours |
| open until 4 am | | | | for more info. |
| The beautiful harbour water front hosts | | | | The health care is excellent. Ahu Hetman |
| many restaurants and bars where you can | | | | hospital has very experienced doctors |
| relax and take in the spectacular view. | | | | who speak English. It is a private |
| Netsel Marina is an important yachting | | | | hospital and they will require proof of |
| centre full of romantic restaurants, | | | | insurance. Dentists are modern and well |
| shops and boutiques. One look at the | | | | equipped. Pharmacies sell most drugs |
| yachts in the harbour will tell you that | | | | over the counter without need for a |
| Marmaris is a stylish and cosmopolitan | | | | prescription and the pharmacist will be |
| resort. | | | | happy to assist you with minor ailments. |
| The traffic-free promenade stretching | | | | During the Winter you will find a |
| from the marina all the way round the | | | | different Marmaris from the high season. |
| bay to Icmeler. It has a sophisticated | | | | Quieter, more intimate where you will be |
| 'Riviera' feel to it, vaguely | | | | welcomed into the warm and friendly |
| reminiscent of St.Tropez. | | | | local and ex-pat community. Many tourist |
| Shopping in Marmaris is an experience in | | | | prefer winter to summer and return every |
| itself. Leather goods, gold, carpets and | | | | year to continue the deeper friendships |
| clothing are very very reasonably | | | | provided by the more relaxed and |
| priced. It is essential to bargain, | | | | timeless atmosphere. You can still get a |
| expect at least one third off the | | | | tan and the water is always warm enough |
| original price. | | | | for swimming so Marmaris is a great |
| The bazaar is a must for visitors, a | | | | winter destination. |
| rabbit warren of shops of every | | | | We know you will thoroughly enjoy your |
| description, where the shopkeepers will | | | | visit here, not least because of the |
| try to entice you into their shops. This | | | | wonderfully warm and welcoming local |
| can get a little annoying at times, a | | | | people. |