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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

Marmaris local government’s measures against the spread of Covid 19 could become a game of “ping-pong” in the following four days as there are

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 >>

As holiday stress COVID situation has caused is getting you down, we are most excited about airports and hotels that we think may actually open this month

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 >>

What’s legal on Marmaris beach with lockdowns easing around the world Turkey is going ahead to ease its COVID rules and restrictions.

Breaking the Lockdown Beach Ban in Marmaris. As of the 11th of May Turkey has begun its exodus from coronavirus by lessening strict lockdown rules

Part 2 / Should I cancel my holiday to Marmaris because of coronavirus ? The weekend is here and we continue to collect more facts and photos to help you measure all pros and cons of a holiday to Marmaris. Good to see there is no panic going on around Marmaris, instead the local people are enjoying warmer weather these days. The waterfront is busy and all cafes, bars and restaurants are open. The shopping is nothing different from the usual weekend shopping, families are out to buy the weekly supplies. Noone is attacking the shops or buying in bulk unless it is a local business like a small market or a local restaurant. Yes, there is one major change which is going to be hard to get over: no more hugs or kisses, people are avoiding any physical contact with each other, which was and still is part of Click here for details >>