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Marmaris is on the way to becoming a Ghost Town Very sad and eeries sights of Marmaris afternoons: the streets are deserted after new rules come into affect. The local authorities went ahead and banned beach access in Marmaris and Icmeler. Police are enforcing this ban with fines of 400 TL for breaking the rule.So this is the second week when we are not able to pack up from home and walk or drive to the beach for a change of scene. People are only allowed to walk or drive ALONE for shopping and essential needs. Everyone should wear a mask and maintain two meters distance from others. Public transportation drivers and passengers in Marmaris including buses, minibuses, dolmus, taxi are enforced to wear masks. All public transportation must be disinfected regularly as required. Any breach of new rules will mean new fines and having to stay in lockdown for 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!

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 >>

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 >>

Marmaris Morning Views13/07/2021 We at marmarisinfo.com continue to share the morning views with you all the way from Marmaris Turkey, while you are staying safe at home and can’t travel. Coordinating a beach holiday and visits to nearby sights in Marmaris is easy said easy done. While renting a car is an option to set off on your own; creating an unforgettable itinerary for the day with our agency is a hassle free way to enjoy culture and history. Follow @marmaristrips on Facebook and Instagram for more insight and feel free to contact us. Weather wise Marmaris is heating up for the next 5 days, and the Met office has issued a warning. It is best to avoid going out from 11:00 to 4:00 PM and stay indoors.

From 1 June – 1 July 2021 Weekend curfew continues from 22:00 Saturday to 05:00 Monday.Weekdays curfew continues from 22:00 to 05:00. Lockdown restrictions for citizens and residents aged 65 and over and under 18:No restrictions will be imposed on citizens and residents of 65 years old and older for those who have received two doses of the vaccine Citizens and residents of 65 years and older who have not been vaccinated with two doses are allowed to go out on weekdays from 10:00 until 14:00. Restrictions for children and young people under the age of 18 are lifted. All non-essential retail are open from 07:00 – 20:00 daily Shopping malls are open. However, the sale of electronics, toys, stationery, clothing and accessories, alcohol, home textiles, auto accessories, garden supplies, hardware, glassware is not allowed on Sundays. Public services are open from 10:00 to 16:00 Kindergartens and pre-school continue to Click here for details >>

We at marmarisinfo.com continue to share the morning views with you all the way from Marmaris Turkey, while you are staying safe at home and can’t travel