Coronavirus Outbreak

Have you lost your holiday insurance? Here is why you shouldn’t be bothered if you are due to come to Turkey this year

We are not looking forward to the weekend in Marmaris as we are entering into another lockdown..

Marmaris hoteliers have been busy to adjust to new realities of life and pressures on their business. One of the highest pressures on every Marmaris hotel

Travel Advice for Turkey. Countries begin to lift travel bans for Turkey in time for summer vacation. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom

Major hotels and apartments are forced to stay shut down due to coronavirus pandemic. At first, the hotel opening dates were being postponed, although the owners

The question about Marmaris and Turkey that has been long avoided…. let’s make it public What is the question about Marmaris and Turkey that has been long avoided in light of the current situation with COVID 19? We are sure it’s on everyone’s mind. Is it too quick to reopen? Yes that is true for all other countries in the Med that have reopened already and Turkey is next to reopen to tourists. According to researchers at the Oxford University Blavatnik School of Government who monitor government shutdown orders and other interventions, it is not. The Oxford University use a Stringency Index based on which Turkey in general scores high on community understanding and engagement with a score of 0.8 out of 1. Turkey scores highest on management of COVID-19 cases as it has been providing FREE treatment to all who became ill with this virus. Overall score is 0,6  Click here for details >>

Face masks are mandatory in Marmaris since June – we answer some of the questions around the local regulation

The updated lockdown for everyone in Marmaris, Turkey Marmaris is on the verge of another lockdown scheduled on June 20th and June 27th 2020. This is a slightly relaxed lockdown from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM (15:00 hrs). Everyone is required to stay home except the gradutating students who will be taking their graduation exams on this date. This lockdown reflects how much importance is placed on children in Turkey in general. Authorities believe the lockdown will help students concentrate on the exam. Previously we told about the ease of lockdown restrictions, at varying speeds across the Turkey, but July and the rest of the season look promising. Roll on July!

COVID-19 preventative measures: a Turkish story It’s a quiet morning on a lockdown day the 20th of June 2020 in Marmaris which allows us to share the latest information on the measures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak here in Turkey and Marmaris. Social distancing and wearing masks are among the primary aims to prevent the spread of a virus. Because of the cultural difference of Turkish people from let’s say from Japan or Korea. When the authorities say something most of us in Turkey make up our own mind, discuss with family and friends and usually do not listen to what was told. It’s the same as to wearing helmets for motorcyclists, seat belts in cars, baby chairs in cars, smoking in restaurants in Turkey. Now it’s masks, social distancing and COVID-19.Turkish people continue to visit each other, get together outdoors and indoors. The news on TV shows crowds Click here for details >>