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Turkey imposes new restrictions as pandemic rising in different provinces in Turkey, including Muğla. See the full list.
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Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey – Update

April 14, 2021 The Government of Turkey announced the following measures to combat COVID-19 in Turkey, which are going into effect at 19:00 on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in all provinces, for the following two weeks: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: curfew in effect from 19:00 to 05:00* exceptions to the curfew will apply to tourists Saturdays and Sundays: curfew in effect from Friday at 19:00 to Monday at 05:00*exceptions to the curfew will apply to tourists Convenience stores (market), groceries, bread shops, butchers, nut shops as well as production, manufacturing, supply chains, and health workers are exempt from the weekend curfew. (Full circular text with exceptions to the curfew can be found at              https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/81-il-valiligine-kismi-kapanma-genelgesi-gonderildi For individuals not affected by the age-specific curfews, listed below can be outside on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00 to meet essential needs at the nearest convenience stores (market), grocery, bread shop, Click here for details >>
Icmeler hotels in COVID days
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The question about Marmaris and Turkey that has been long avoided…. let’s make it public

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 >>
More countries resuming flights to Dalaman this week
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Guess who is back in town? More countries resuming flights to Dalaman this week!

Dear Friends, Guess who is back in town? As we are writing this article the first charter flight from Moscow, Russia is landing in the Dalaman International Airport. There are four more flights from Russian cities of Moscow and St.Petersburg today. Along with these today Dalaman airport will welcome numerous flights from UK cities of Cardiff, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Liverpool, Birmingham, EastMidlands, Leeds Bradford and Bristol. As well as flights from the Northern Ireland city of Belfast and Ukraine’s Kyiv and Lviv. We are thrilled that more holiday makers are coming on holiday to Marmaris and for many this is their first summer holiday this year. Let’s make it an extra special one here in Marmaris, Turkey! Official Sources of information and photo credit: Dalaman International Airport, Yeni Asir news, Butaraftan news
More lockdowns in June
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Yet again Marmaris is on the verge of lockdown

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!
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Airport tests for foreign holiday makers in Turkey: key dates and details

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 >>
Marmaris Lockdowns in June 2020
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COVID-19 preventative measures: a Turkish story

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 >>
Safe Tourism hotels at a glance
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Safe Tourism hotels at a glance

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 >>
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 >>