COVID-19

The latest openings this week for a number of well loved hotels in Marmaris and Icmeler. Let’s have a look. As the Easter holidays are earlier this year

Airport tests for foreign holiday makers in Turkey: key dates and details Will I be Covid-19 tested at the airport?New details about tests make things a little more clear. Turkey is working to expand testing to provide this service to everyone who needs it including foreign tourists. Any foreigner will have an option to take a Covid-19 test as of July 01st in the busiest airports in Turkey and July 15th in other airports.Take a Covid test and we hope you fail it 🙂 How long does it take to get a result? The results of this test are available within a period of two hours. How much does the test cost? The cost of a test is €15, or roughly £ 13.56. For travelers departing Turkey, the test is useful in that the results can demonstrate a virus-free status at their destination. Check back on our website as we Click here for details >>

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

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

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 >>

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 >>

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!

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 >>