General Updates

The following are the announced school terms and holiday dates for primary and secondary schools in Turkey. Please note that schools have the autonomy to determine their own term dates. The schools in Turkey will continue to consult on and determine recommended dates, as outlined below, but schools are now able to vary these dates as they see fit. You are advised to contact your child’s school directly to confirm their term dates. School Term and Holiday Dates for the Academic Year 2025-26 in Turkey When does the school year begin in Turkey in 2025? AUTUMN TERM Monday 8 September – Friday 16 January 2025 Primary schools will start the academic year on Monday 1 September to allow the youngest school children adjust to the school life before the actual year begins School holiday Monday 10 November – Friday 14 November School holiday Monday 19 January – Friday 30 January Click here for details >>

Prices fall for families in top European holiday destinations Post Office Press Release Family Holiday Report reveals price falls in two-thirds of the destinations surveyed

Prices fall for families in top European holiday destinations Post Office Press Release Family Holiday Report reveals price falls in two-thirds of the destinations surveyed

The tremor struck the small town Ula near Muğla but the shake was also felt in neighbouring Gökova and Marmaris, as well as in Greece.

Come and don’t meet the dolphins. It’s a source of enormous relief, inspiration and pride to us all that Marmaris will no longer have a facility holding captive dolphins

Spending Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice in Marmaris? Then this article is for you. A week from today it is one of the main religious holidays in Muslim countries and Turkey is celebrating for the longest number of days among all of the Muslim countries in the world! This year the Eid al-Adha known as Kurban Bayramı in Turkey falls on the period from June 05th until June 09th, which is four days. The Turkish government has not extended the holiday time for all public and government offices for a longer period this time. Accordingly businesses, banks and government services will cease normal operations for the duration of the holiday. This is going to be a busy time when people are travelling for summer holidays and family visits. Please plan ahead as many services may be unavailable or full. How you can celebrate? You can plan to attend Click here for details >>

Marmaris Dancing Fountain has once again transformed the central 19th of May Youth and Sports Square with Back To Exclusive Shows.

Having raised the question about nightlife in times of Covid19 in Marmaris, we have somehow predicted its future.

Have you overstayed your visa while in Marmaris, Turkey due to Coronavirus COVID-19? You are not alone. Here is official information on what you should do this month