Marmaris Life

Icmeler is well known for its soft sand and crystal clear water. This winter a major project has begun to be completed with Grand opening on the 11th of June. We revisited this morning to see the progress. It is going to be a public beach, open to all. No announcement was made as to the charges, but the sunbeds and umbrellas are already in sight, as well as cabanas by the sea. Will those be free and open to public? According to the project description they should. Time will show. Stay tuned to marmarisinfo.com news.

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

Marmaris Morning Views Photos28/05/2021 Do you know what we are doing this weekend instead of walking around to take more photos and videos? We’ll stick to the rules as the weekend curfew is still observed in Turkey. Just like many we are becoming miserable stay-at-home. But because we are we will be finishing another project – the up – to – date report for the Post Office Holiday Money Report. According to its recent publication ‘Not only was Turkey voted one of the destinations rated best value by British holidaymakers – see page six of the attached report brochure – but Marmaris was runner-up in the Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer featuring 46 destinations. The report brochure refers to Turkey in many sections so I hope you find it an interesting read. There were almost 200 items of positive coverage in UK media at the weekend.’ Please contact us if you Click here for details >>

Marmaris Morning Views Photos27/05/2021 5 more days ’till summer but who is counting down the days to summer holidays? We continue to share the morning views with you, while you are staying safe at home and can’t travel. This morning route included the top of the hill over Marmaris to take in all of its beauty, enjoy today:

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

We continue to share the morning views with you, our dear friends and followers, all the way from Marmaris Turkey

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 Morning Views19/06/2021 Marmaris opens up a panorama of breathtaking bay views and it is becoming more gorgeous every single day, don’t you think? With lines of colorful boats, yachts and gulets blanketing the bay against the dramatic mountains and islands, Marmaris is guaranteed to spark romance in your soul. The location of Marmaris allows you to travel to by boat to nearby Cleopatra island, Aegean islands, Turtle Beach and neighboring resorts of Icmeler, Turunc, Ciftlik; while Gokova, Akyaka, Selimiye and Datca are less than an hour ride away from Marmaris. Among all Selimiye as one the most sophisticated resorts on the South Western coast of Turkey, it’s also the most expensive. Beach options are limited in Selimiye. It is mostly visited by the wealthy Turkish people. Average room prices are a few thousands Turkish lira per night, and the same is paid for lunch or dinner. The area is Click here for details >>

We are back on Icmeler Public Beach to catch its morning light and learn more details about the public beach.