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Marmaris travel guide

A busy bay resort with pine-covered peninsulas

Marmaris bay. Photo: Thordel3030, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

4hflight from London
DLMnearest main airport
29° in Julwarmest month
9° in Jancoolest month

Marmaris is a lively resort on a sheltered bay ringed by pine-covered hills. It has a long beach, a marina and a famous bar street.

Quieter villages such as İçmeler and Turunç are close by, and boat trips and jeep safaris explore the peninsula.

Good forBeachesNightlifeFamiliesValue

What Marmaris is known for

  • A sheltered bay

    Calm water ringed by hills.

  • Bar Street

    The town's nightlife strip.

  • Boat trips

    Day trips to coves and islands.

  • Value

    Good-value hotels and food.

Top things to do in Marmaris

  1. 1

    A boat trip

    Visit hidden bays and swim stops.

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  2. 2

    Marmaris Castle

    A small castle above the marina.

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  3. 3

    Dalyan

    River cruises past Lycian tombs to Turtle Beach.

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  4. 4

    Turunç

    A quiet bay village reached by water taxi.

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Where to stay in Marmaris

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Best time to visit Marmaris

Best value: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. May, June, September and October: hot and sunny with a warm sea.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 4h from London to DLM, and flights from most UK airports.

Dolmuş minibuses and water taxis link the resorts. Dalaman airport is about 90 minutes away.

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Good to know

  • Dalyan makes a great day trip.
  • Haggle at the bazaar.
  • Bar Street is very loud at night.
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Marmaris FAQ

Is Marmaris good for families?

İçmeler and Turunç are calmer for families.

Which airport?

Dalaman, about 90 minutes away.

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