Marmaris Events

Forest fire on the last lockdown Sunday in Icmeler Marmaris Today’s the last lockdown Sunday, but also the first time the forest fire broke out above Icmeler, Marmaris. A large number of firefighters rushed to the scene, but the main support always comes from above, the helicopter firefighters were fast to fight the forest fire today. The weather is hot and windy, the main reasons to cause fire in the coastal towns, and we hear of a series of fires in Bodrum and Kaş on previous days. We hope for the minimum affect on our are and praise the firefighters who are saving the green and blue shades of the region.   The forest fire that broke out in Icmeler Marmaris on Sunday morning 27.06.2021 could be seen all over the resort. This is the view from Armutalan: The forest fire above Icmeler, Marmaris as seen from the seaside: Video Click here for details >>

The 23rd of April is the National Sovereignty and Children’s Festival Day in Turkey celebrated with a focus on future our children.

The Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey (TUR) started in 1963 under the name of “Marmara Tour” and gained an international status in 1965 for the first time

The Eid does not have a fixed date in the calendar and falls on different days each year.

Marmaris has always been a popular place to visit but as lockdown came in early spring last year Marmaris turned to its quiet mode.

Marmaris local government’s measures against the spread of Covid 19 could become a game of “ping-pong” in the following four days as there are

In anticipation of the Democracy and National Unity day in Turkey celebrated on July 15 2023 Marmaris Governorship has ordered

Is it dangerous to swim in the sea in Marmaris? Is it dangerous to swim in the sea in Marmaris? For many years Marmaris beaches were safe for swimming all year round. However, with the latest news about a shark visiting Marmaris bay on Monday July 04th 2022 put the safety of swimming in question. As you will recall the big fish was chased away by brave local men with… a mop?! Later on the same day the officials said it wasn’t a shark but a Mediterranean garfish (Belone belone) also known as the garpike or sea needle. Apparently it was hunting near the shore in Marmaris. It could have been a juvenile fish that tend to remain in shallower waters until they grow. Within a few hours most swimmers in Marmaris got their hands on available resource to learn more about the fish. Much to our relief we humans Click here for details >>

Marmaris Excursions and covid-19 rules The COVID-19 pandemic has emptied flights, hotels and sightseeing places in Turkey and all over the world. Travel is down. Social distancing has left most popular tourist attractions deserted.In March the landmarks of Turkey closed ‘until further notice’.Turkish bazaars have remained partly open, but the crowds have disappeared. The once crowded areas are now empty. The tourism sector is facing the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many tourism workers were laid off or have remained unemployed for 8 – 9 months. The tourism workers are now among the most vulnerable society members. In Turkey they had to be employed before early April to be able to receive 50% of their wages from government. This left most of the tourist workers in Turkey behind. Despite all odds tourism in Turkey is soon to restart. “Tourism can be a platform for overcoming the pandemic. By bringing Click here for details >>