5 Things You'll Love about Marmaris

[Mila Eryomina]

• Mesmerizing bays and beaches

Perhaps the most famous of Marmaris' beaches are Sedir Island, also known as Cleopatra Island. It is the beach where Roman general Marcus Antonius has shipped tons of golden sand over from Egypt for his one and only lover, Queen Cleopatra.

From the crystal clear waters of İçmeler bay and Turunç beach with its citrus trees to the hidden shores of Selimiye, which are perfect for a getaway from all the noise and people, Marmaris' coves and beaches are aplenty.

• Sporty adventures

Marmaris offers a great variety of outdoor sports – from jeep safaris, quad biking, hang gliding, climbing to rafting, canoeing, sailing, and diving; there is never a shortage of adrenaline-filled activities in Marmaris in the summer. The district is also one of the hosts of the World Rally Championship.

• History and nature, combined

The Marmaris region is recognized for its natural beauty with its archaeological and cultural heritage. Marmaris is home to many ancient cities whose history dates to Roman and Hellenistic times; Physkos, Loryma, Amos, Bybassos, and Knidos are just a few of many. In short, don't be surprised if you spot some ancient ruins scattered around while hiking in nature.

• Swimming weather

As the sun shines strong for a good 9-10 months and at the Aegean and Mediterranean seas' junction, you can swim for seven months of the year. With the sea temperature dropping to 17 degrees Celsius at the lowest, you could enjoy the clear waters even longer if you are brave enough.

• Meet me halfway

Marmaris' proximity to other touristic destinations makes for an excellent excuse for day trips or weekend getaways, especially in winter when everything goes quiet. From Bodrum and Datça to its west to Fethiye and Dalyan to its east, these popular destinations are about an hour or two's drive away, including the Dalaman Airport.

[Anna Roccova]

In general, I was going on vacation to Turkey for a long time, so I chose Marmaris for vacation on https://daisy-tour.com/en/marmaris-excursions/. Marmaris is a very beautiful and cozy town, it’s not yet the season, so there is no fuss, noise, but spring is already in the air... Walking through the narrow streets of Marmaris, it’s so easy to daydream and accidentally meet the eyes of local merchants and say “Kalimera” instead of “Merhab”. I spent a week of vacation only in Marmaris, not running on excursions, but simply enjoying the moment. Admire the views of the city from the walls of the fortress. No one hides this beauty behind high fences, so walking here is a pleasure. I recommend!