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Marmaris is on the way to becoming a Ghost Town

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 >>
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 >>
The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced! Entry-exits are stopped
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More entry bans to Turkey: What countries have joined the list? UPDATED

More entry bans to Turkey: What countries have joined the list? UPDATED More entry bans imposed by the Ministry of the Interior of Turkey. The latest bans will become into affect on March 17th 2020 08:oo AM in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Turkey.  The past five days had therefore seen more entry bans than the previous years. What are the countries in the newly imposed ban? These countries are UK, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, Spain, France, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands. Nationals of these countries are free to leave Turkey. However, Turkish nationals are currently advised against travelling to any of these European countries. Sadly, Italy is on top of the list as previously announced. Any other nationals will be refused entry if they traveled to China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, Iraq, Germany, Spain, France, Austria, Norway, 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 >>
Marmaris by evening
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Part 2 / Should I cancel my holiday to Marmaris because of coronavirus ?

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 >>
Corona virus disinfection in Marmaris
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Should I cancel my holiday to Marmaris because of coronavirus?

Should I cancel my holiday to Marmaris because of coronavirus? Should I cancel my holiday to Marmaris because of coronavirus? – a question that is haunting you for a few weeks now. Did we guess right? You could be thinking or have already begun to discuss this matter. We understand your concerns and have started to freely share information about our resort for the sake of your holiday. Earlier this week we have shared the information about the precautionary measure introduced by the Turkish authorities including some restrictions on entry for travellers with recent travel history in certain countries due to coronavirus outbreaks in those countries. The current situation in Marmaris is normal, supermarkets have plenty of supplies, food and drink as before. Everywhere is busy with renovations and all the usual preparation for the season. As measures of precaution Marmaris municipality postponed exhibitions, performances and public events. Bars, restaurants, Click here for details >>
Marmaris Cruise Port
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Republic of Turkey government response

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Republic of Turkey government response Coronavirus (COVID-19): Republic of Turkey government response, The government has published increased precautions against coronavirus in Turkish Republic and have temporarily forbidden entry to Turkey for Chinese, South Korean, Italian, Iran and Iraq nationals. Any other nationals will be refused entry if they traveled to any of these 5 countries within 14 days before the date of entry to Turkey. These travel restrictions are valid until further official notice. Dünya’da yaşanmakta olan CORONA Virüsü nedeniyle; Ülkemize aşağıdaki milliyetlerin vatandaşlarının girişi ikinci bir bilgilendirmeye kadar YASAKLANMIŞTIR. Rodos’tan Marmaris’e ve Kos’tan Bodrum’a bilet satışlarınızı bu milliyetler için durdurmanızı ve satış kanallarınızda/web sitenizde bununla ilgili gerekli bilgilendirilmelerin önemle yapılmasını rica ederiz. • Çin • Güney Kore • İtalya • İran • Irak Diğer ülke vatandaşlarının da 14 gün süreyle bu 5 ülkeye giriş / çıkış yapmamış olması gerekmektedir. Коронавирус COVID-19: Меры предотвращения, принятые правительством Республики Турции Click here for details >>