Around Marmaris

On a positive note: the river boats in Akyaka Gökova are going green… These boats have become electric boats powered by electric motors, which are powered by solar panels 🙏 From now on the visitors who take a boat ride on Azmak river will enjoy the sounds of nature and birds instead of the engine humming. This is the start of the new level in tourism in Marmaris and it’s surroundings. Just so you know Akyaka is a slow city, just a short ride of 26 km from Marmaris.

Wildfire in Amazon. An upside amid all the tragedy in Amazon fire. The wildfire season is far from over in south western area of Turkey.

As the wildfire season in Turkey continues, and with the safety of our residents and visitors our top priority, MarmarisInfo continues to notify about most recent wildfires in our area based on the local, county, and state resources to help effectively monitor ongoing wildfire activity, and track air quality. The current wildfire in Datca Peninsula threatens biodiversity including the sandalwood, wild pistachio, mastic trees, olive trees, and animal species like wild goats, caracals (Karakulak) and grizzly bears. The wildfire has continued in Betce in Datca peninsula. This part of Datca Peninsula is the most virgin part inhabited by wild goats, caracals (Karakulak) and grizzly bear. In case the fire moved to the highest mountain Kocadağ 1162m we are facing extinction of these species, says Dr Yasin İlemin who has been working in the area for 15 years. Dr Yasin İlemin believes that the animal species like caracals (Karakulak) and grizzly Click here for details >>

as you may be aware a vast wildfire in Bordubet, Degirmenyani which is known as the 7 islands region and Amazon forest, just out of Marmaris is continuing

This Sunday we are taking you to a stunningly beautiful Turunc. When you find yourself here, southwest of Marmaris, it seems you are stepping back in time. Due to its geographical location Turunc remained an authentic Turkish holiday spot where you can watch the world go by. Turunc boasts a pretty as a postcard bay, little streets and mountains. No matter when you travel to Turkey you will be sure to avoid the crowds in Turunc. Turunc is an ideal place for beach holidays and hiking with friends! Watch our video to see whether or not Turunc is recovering after the pandemic:

Hisaronu is situated in the Marmaris district of Muğla Province, Turkey. It is located 26.1 km west of Marmaris on the Aegean sea.

Selimiye is located on the southwest of Marmaris. It is 10 kilometres from the village Orhaniye. Selimiye is also a popular place for the blue voyage yachts and boats.

Bozburun is a cape located on the far end on the southwest of Marmaris. It is 45 kilometers from central Marmaris. Bozburun is mostly known by the yachtsmen.

Sogut and Taslica villages are located on the southwest of Marmaris, on the far end of the Bozburun Peninsula through the Bayir Village.