Marmaris

Marmaris

Rich, green, pine-covered mountains provide the backdrop to the sparkling waters of Marmaris bay. A great contrast to many of the other resorts in Turkey, Marmaris is a mixture of historic, lively and cosmopolitan. One of the livliest resorts in our programme to Turkey, Marmaris will be attractive to clients looking for variety and action. There is a wide assortment of bars, restaurants and shops including larger shopping centres and, for the young at heart, it offers a nightlife that competes with the best in any Mediterranean country.

The bars bordering the beach-front offer entertainment and tend to liven up around midnight, whilst Bar Street is best experienced in a large group, the Reps promising a fun night all on the Jewel Bar Crawl! Marmaris has grown considerably in size over the last few years and the local dolmuses and taxis are easily available. This is the resort that will offer every type of cuisine imaginable with over 3,000 eating places to choose from, even Burger King and McDonald's in case you thought you might get withdrawal symptoms! The Marina is particularly beautiful at night, the new Netsel Marina is brilliant for shopping and fine food. For those wanting to try some traditional dishes, the restaurants in the side streets are excellent.

By day most people choose to hit the beach, enjoy the watersports or relax by the hotel pool. The aquaparks, bowling alley and cinemas are also great fun. Tansas and Migros are supermarkets just like home and local mini-markets can be found in almost every street so it is easy to go self-catering and purchase essential items. The haggling and bartering process is addictive, especially in the Thursday Bazaar! This market and many of the shops throughout Marmaris offer excellent bargains in leather, jewellery, herbs and spices, teas, and all manner of fake designer gear. As you may have gathered, anyone can enjoy Marmaris, but please don't expect too much peace and quiet!