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The New Centre Piece of Marmaris

The New Centre Piece of Marmaris

It began on October 30th, 2011; when the first bricks and concrete began to fall from the walls of the old Tansas building and multi-level public parking in the centre of Marmaris. The demolitian took about 4 months…

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Ideal Marmaris Holidays Itinerary

Ideal Marmaris Holidays Itinerary

What is the ideal Marmaris holidays itinerary? You’ve worked hard all year long and now it’s time for a holiday. You’ve done your research on the internet or made a decision for a destination based on a friend or family’s recommendation. The result: a trip to Marmaris Turkey. That’s great!  You have two weeks to [...]




My Experience of Living in Turunc

My Experience of Living in Turunc

Turunc is situated about a 20 km distance from Marmaris, but in terms of atmosphere, it could well be on another planet! So take the Dolmus (small bus)  from the main bus station in Marmaris and leave the hustle and bustle of Marmaris, as you drive along the coastal road via Icmeler. You approach the foot of [...]

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What can the Day Bring for us in Marmaris today?

What can the Day Bring for us in Marmaris today?

The weather in Marmaris is maintaining at 18°C with 10km gentle southwest winds. First thing to ask after our little weather report is, did everyone set their clocks ahead one hour? Did anyone feel the difference in that loss in time? Although we did gain extra hour of sunlight. Which brings us to our next [...]

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Sakli Gol Camli Marmaris

One of the most breathtaking natural sceneries of Marmaris is the Sakli Gol in Camli village, Marmaris. Sakli Gol means “Hidden Lake” in Turkish. Amongst the many great outdoors of Marmaris, Sakli Gol is a favorite by many visitors to Marmaris. In Sakli Gol you can find lovely restaurants that border around the lake where [...]




Sharing Marmaris Old Town

Sharing Marmaris Old Town

Marmaris Old Town About the only most historical part of Marmaris is the Old Town. The history begins with the most promenent architectural structure; the Marmaris Castle, now a museum. It sits at the peak of the hilltop in the Old Town and dates back to the 16th Century (1522) when it was rebuilt by [...]




Marmaris Promenade

Marmaris Promenade

A Brief Tour of the Marmaris Promenade To the best of my knowledge there are four parts to the Marmaris Promenade. The first part begins in the Old Town by Netsel Marina. The second part heading west is right after the Marmaris Ataturk Square. Once you’re past Ataturk Square, the main Marmaris promenade begins.  It [...]




Marmaris Summer Holidays 2011

Marmaris Summer Holidays 2011

Summer in Marmaris Turkey… has started! Marmaris summer time holiday season has truly begun with temperatures up to 40 celcius. The schools are out and holidaymakers from across the globe and different parts of Turkey have placed their markers in Marmaris. The central beaches are packed. Cold drink sales are up and the sea has [...]




Turunc Private Boat Trip

Turunc Private Boat Trip

Turunc Private Boat Trip Our private boat from Turunc In Marmaris there are a variety of ways to explore the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. One can go on a daily boat trip or an extended trip on the open waters with a week long gulet charter. Well there is another sea voyage that can [...]




Marmaris Daily Boat Trip

Marmaris Daily Boat Trip

Our Marmaris Daily Boat Trip 2011 Every once in awhile, we at aboutmarmaris.org like to spend some time on activities that we feel are quite important for the morale of human kind! We spend long hours at the computers during the week and every now and then pull away to see what this place called [...]

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A Cool Breeze on a Fine Summers’ Day in Marmaris

A Cool Breeze on a Fine Summers’ Day in Marmaris

Today I was sitting at my desk, grateful that we don’t have to use the air con just yet. Why? …because it’s expensive! No not really! It’s because there is a wonderful breeze going through the city of Marmaris, making it such a pleasure to be outside and easier to bare the heat of the [...]




My Marmaris Gulet Charter Experience

My Marmaris Gulet Charter Experience

My Marmaris Gulet Charter Experience There are many things to do in Marmaris whilst on holidays.  You can’t do them all if your holidays are limited to one week… afterall you’re on holidays to relax. So you do things that make you feel you’re on holidays.  Too many activities may make you even more tired [...]