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Hotel Re-Openings in Marmaris and Icmeler
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Hotel Re-Openings in Marmaris and Icmeler

**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 >>
Postpandemic Turunc
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The post Pandemic Live Coverage from Marmaris and its surroundings

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:
Marmaris Prices 2020
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Will Marmaris prices rise this year?

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 empty beach
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Empty Marmaris Beach both eerie and inspiring

Marmaris Morning Views14/06/2021 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. The long beach Uzunyali used to be a hot spot for Marmaris visitors, remains to be deserted, even with sunbeds on but little visitors in early June. We are going to answer your questions about the local hotel openings in today’s article, so keep an eye on today’s posts. For now, enjoy the morning views:
Marmaris Castle
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Marmaris Excursions and covid-19 rules

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 >>
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To Wear or Not To Wear… a Face Mask in Marmaris

To Wear or Not to Wear a Face Mask that is the question Face masks were made mandatory in Marmaris and all of Turkey on April 03 2020. The fines for not wearing a mask varied from 250 TL up to 1000 TL. Everyone without an exception had to wear a mask in any crowded places, markets, village markets, public transport, as well as private transport. Up until today June 06th 2020 the city of Marmaris required citizens to wear masks in public places, including seaside promenade and the beach. To ease the restrictions the beach and sea access was allowed as of June 01st. The Authorities of Marmaris have taken it further to allow visiting the seaside and the beach without face masks. Previously Marmaris lockdown was lifted for retailers, restaurateurs, hairdressers, and kindergartens. Marmaris Beach Rules are changing daily, subject to local officials and may be moderated to Click here for details >>
Dr Fahrettin Koca the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic
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Is Marmaris COVID-19 Free? Part 2

Is Marmaris COVID-19 Free? Part 2 Our resort of Marmaris has remained COVID-19 free for most part of the summer. The Minister of Health Dr. Fahrettin Koca’s Tweet on August 2 said that the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic has reached the coast. He asked to be very careful on holiday. It is true in light of the Kurban Bayramı (Sacrifice Feast) and long awaited summer holidays when thousands of people hit the coast early August. Dr. Fahrettin Koca @drfahrettinkoca August 2 Tweet: ‘Birinci dalga sahillere indi. Tatilde dikkatli olalım.’ In the span of a week and a half, the number of coronavirus cases in the coastal towns have increased, yet officials are saying this is still the first wave of the pandemic. This virus is highly contagious — and how easily people can infect others without symptoms, thus the health officials are giving warnings that the whole situation Click here for details >>
Marmaris reports first COVID-19 death
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Marmaris reports first COVID-19 death

Marmaris reported its first death from novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in August 2020, this is the first death in our small town, announced by the Mayor of Marmaris Mr Mehmet Oktay on the local TV channel Kanal48. He was deeply saddened to speak about the death of a Marmaris local and expressed his condolences to the family. He went further on to warn the residents and visitors of Marmaris to take the situation very seriously and comply with the issued requirements, precautions and measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. This is the first death associated with COVID-19 in Marmaris, the coastal tourist resort of 98 thousand population and zero COVID-19 cases to mid summer. Learn about ‘Safe Areas’ on the application developed by Turkish Ministry of Health https://hayatevesigar.saglik.gov.tr/index-eng.html ready to download on GooglePlay. If you need any help please email info@marmarisinfo.com The Ministry of Interior announced they will be Click here for details >>