| Marmaris is a busy beach resort on the southwest | | | | secluded spots. A variety of watersports and diving |
| Mediterranean coast of Turkey, about 60 miles from | | | | opportunities are available frm the beach. |
| Dalaman. Considered by many as the most popular | | | | Places to Visit |
| resort in Turkey, Marmaris is located on a wide bay | | | | For a great family day out visit The Atlantis Water |
| surrounded by forested mountains. | | | | park. The park has its great water rides, chutes, |
| The resort offers a wide choice of activities, including | | | | bumper boats, its own beach, a bowling alley, |
| some of the countrys best and liveliest nightlife. | | | | restaurant and bar. Marmaris Castle has some good |
| The Old Town is a warren of tiny lanes lined with | | | | exhibits on show and offers some great photographic |
| traditional houses, bars and shops. It is here in the Old | | | | opportunities. A visit to the Dalyan Mudbaths is a must |
| Town that the clubs come to life at night. During the | | | | for that little something different. Here you cover |
| day you can visit the famous bazaar here which sells | | | | yourself in mud which is then washed off in a sulphur |
| all sorts including jewellery, leather and pottery. | | | | pool. It is said that this can give great relief to arthritis |
| Next to the Old Town is the working harbour with its | | | | and rheumatism sufferers and also cleanses the skin! |
| many waterfront restaurants and the Netsel Marina | | | | Climate |
| which is one of the largest in Turkey. Here at the | | | | The climate here is mild all year round, with summer |
| marina you will find up market restaurants, great | | | | temperatures often reaching 35C and winter |
| boutiques and impressive yachts. | | | | temperatures often reaching around 15C. |
| Beaches | | | | During July and August there are around 13 hours of |
| Marmaris Beach (Uzan Yali Beach) is a long shingle | | | | sun a day, dropping to about 7 hours a day in October. |
| and sand beach with a palm-lined promenade which | | | | However the sea is still warm enough to swim in |
| runs all the way to the neighbouring resort of Icmeler. | | | | during October. |
| Water taxis run a service from Marmaris to the | | | | When planning your next visit to Turkey why not look |
| beaches at Icmeler and Turunc. The lagoon at nearby | | | | on the internet for those great late deals. |
| Olu Deniz is worth visiting for its outstanding beauty. | | | | There are always lots of last minute holidays available |
| There at lots of boat trips available for visits to | | | | to this wonderful country for the whole family to enjoy. |
| Cleopatra Island and Caretta Beach and other more | | | | |