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The tremor struck the small town Ula near Muğla but the shake was also felt in neighbouring Gökova and Marmaris, as well as in Greece.

Spending Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice in Marmaris? Then this article is for you. A week from today it is one of the main religious holidays in Muslim countries and Turkey is celebrating for the longest number of days among all of the Muslim countries in the world! This year the Eid al-Adha known as Kurban Bayramı in Turkey falls on the period from June 05th until June 09th, which is four days. The Turkish government has not extended the holiday time for all public and government offices for a longer period this time. Accordingly businesses, banks and government services will cease normal operations for the duration of the holiday. This is going to be a busy time when people are travelling for summer holidays and family visits. Please plan ahead as many services may be unavailable or full. How you can celebrate? You can plan to attend Click here for details >>

All around Turkey a coordinated whole-of-nation approach has been attempted to the celebrations of the 30th of August the Victory Day

Things To Do in Marmaris this weekend (18 – 20 September 2020) This weekend watch two major annual events from Sports World and attend a BBQ party in Marmaris. WRC Rally Turkey by FIA International Automobile Federation World Rally ChampionshipFollowing two subsequent years of World Rally Championship success in Marmaris Turkey the WRC teams are back for the third WRC Rally Turkey weekend. Highlights include the City Race right in the heart of Marmaris, featuring best pilots power drives! The start ceremony on Friday September 18th at 16.15 is open to everyone in the center of Marmaris.When: 18 – 20 September 2020 Fancy Women Bike Ride Another annual event taking place across Turkey. It is truly amazing to see so many women all dressed up and riding their bikes across Turkish towns including Marmaris. This year the event is officially supported by European Union.When: 20 September 2020 BBQ Party Marmaris Click here for details >>

Last night Marmaris felt the aftershock of the earthquake out at sea just South of Marmaris, on the line between Marmaris and the island of Rhodes in Greece. This morning we woke up to another earthquake at around 7AM. Unfortunately earthquakes are part of life in this part of the Mediterranean and the Aegean. Yet this time the reaction of the community was somewhat different. Before many would go out and sleep in their gardens or cars. This time nobody seemed to be out, let alone sleeping out of their homes. Perhaps the latest events on a global scale have made us stronger. We have developed a high resistance to stress which is good in these difficult times. This morning the Mayor of Marmaris Mr. Mehmet OKTAY has announced an Earthquake Relief telephone number 0850 888 48 48 . Although there has been no damage in the area so far Click here for details >>

With the first charter flight to Dalaman already arrived and the first holiday flight from England scheduled on the 18th of July 2020 the holiday clock is ticking for many of you

Marmaris Governor is shocked after instructing police to stop and issue fines to people without masks amid coronavirus times only to find his SON was one of them. He instructed police to treat his son as he would be anyone violating the “Wear a mask” regime. Being a small town the news spread in the community and served its purpose. Marmaris Gov issued executive order on June 04 prohibiting appearance without a mask in public spaces indoor and outdoor, to help stop the spread of Covid-19. The fine is 900 Turkish lira for breaking the rule. As of now there are no confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Marmaris. Our governor’s rigorous decisions and the police’s actions could well be the key as to how the safety  and well-being of people is protected in Marmaris.

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 >>

An Escape to Nature Mission Impossible with the Forest Entry Ban is not going to be easy this summer. Here is why.