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