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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 >>

Which hotels are open in Marmaris. Local news has never been more important and we will be sharing further developments from Marmaris as the situation evolves

Covid-19 hygiene in Marmaris hotels, let’s have a look Marmaris and Icmeler hotels are becoming the first hotels to receive the new “Safe Tourism” quality certificate from technical inspection associations approved by Tourism Ministry. This seal is issued in recognition of the wide range of industry-appropriate steps that a hotel has implemented in recent months to safeguard guests and employees from infection by ensuring proper hygiene and social distancing.Hotels with the new ‘Safe Tourism’ seal provide disinfectant, face masks and installed appropriate floor markings for social distancing and signs. Disinfectant dispensers are available for your use in their lobbies, fitness rooms and gyms, cafes and restaurants. The restaurants inside such hotels are now equipped with plexiglass shields. Receptionists wear face masks as well as plexiglass shields covering.These hotels have also increased the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing all touchable surfaces in rooms, public areas and vehicles. The following hotels received Click here for details >>

**This article contains references to products from advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page.** The Turkish authorities have turned on the Green light for travel by lifting most of COVID19 restrictions in Turkey, including wearing face masks (with some exceptions still in place), body temperature checks, capacity limitations, contact tracing, social distancing, COVID19 passports and QR codes. If all goes well most Marmaris hotels will be open this year. Take a look at some of the re-opening dates: Orka Lotus Beach 18/03/2022 – 31/10/2022 Casa De Maris Spa & Resort 28/03/2022 – 31/10/2022 Lalila Blue Suites 30/03/2022 – 31/10/2022 Aqua Hotel 01/04/2022 – 31/10/2022Blue Bay Platinum 31/03/2022 – 31/10/2022Emre Beach 01/04/2022 – 31/10/2022Emre hotel 01/04/2022 – 31/10/2022Golden Rock Beach 01/04/2022 – 31/10/2022Grand Cettia hotel 01/04/2022 – 31/10/2022Grand Pasa hotel 01/04/2022 – 31/10/2022Grand Yazici Club Marmaris Palace Click here for details >>

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:

Will Marmaris prices rise this year? Will Marmaris beaches be opening soon? A new season will show if we will be paying more for hotels, bars and restaurants in Marmaris. According to the restaurants in Marmaris that have reopened in June 2020 their prices have not changed since pandemic closure. The seaside cafes on the Long Beach are serving Turkish Breakfast for the old 250 Turkish lira price or just £7 GBP or €8 Euros. For many of you this costs less than their daily breakfast cost at home. The exchange rates are at their highest with a 1 GBP to 8,6 Turkish liras, 1 Euro to 7,7 Turkish liras and 1 USD to 6,8 Turkish liras. Yet one reason for the price increase is demand. We believe that Marmaris will have a record visitor growth as soon as the borders are open. Last year Marmaris attracted nearly 2 million 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 >>

More entry bans to Turkey: What countries have joined the list? UPDATED More entry bans imposed by the Ministry of the Interior of Turkey. The latest bans will become into affect on March 17th 2020 08:oo AM in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Turkey.  The past five days had therefore seen more entry bans than the previous years. What are the countries in the newly imposed ban? These countries are UK, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, Spain, France, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands. Nationals of these countries are free to leave Turkey. However, Turkish nationals are currently advised against travelling to any of these European countries. Sadly, Italy is on top of the list as previously announced. Any other nationals will be refused entry if they traveled to China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, Iraq, Germany, Spain, France, Austria, Norway, Click here for details >>

As holiday stress COVID situation has caused is getting you down, we are most excited about airports and hotels that we think may actually open this month