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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anything suggestions of things to do and see?

Trips - tha do not involve boats though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never been to marmaris sorry x but I do live turkey I like to fly back from work via Istanbul were I go to a old Turkish bath house for a Turkish bath and a quality massage before hitting the waterside sea food restaurants and a nice meal and a few beers before flying back home for a well deserved leave the following morning x

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

hated the place ..was only there for a week but it was 7 days too long ...the only positive experience was Turkish bath spa day etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Turkish spas are awesome. Little intimidating at first as its men who scrub you down etc, but skin super soft after.

If you can, get yourself to fethiye and Olu Deniz. Both lovely. Fethiye good for shopping, and Olu Deniz you can paraglide off a mountain and land on the beach!!! It's awesome landing on the sand and gliding over the ocean! But about 80km from where you will be

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By *oconut2Woman
over a year ago

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Marmaris is mostly boat trips apart from the jeep/quad bike safaris, there are other trips that involve a bit of travel and an overnight stay ie Pamukkale. You can do the mud baths at Dalyan by road but it does involve a short sedate boat trip across the river as does Iztuzu beach, the only soft powder sand beach in the area, most others are shingle. Hope this helps and if you need any more info inbox me, I married a Turk and lived there for 2 years

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Turkish spas are awesome. Little intimidating at first as its men who scrub you down etc, but skin super soft after.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Marmaris is mostly boat trips apart from the jeep/quad bike safaris, there are other trips that involve a bit of travel and an overnight stay ie Pamukkale. You can do the mud baths at Dalyan by road but it does involve a short sedate boat trip across the river as does Iztuzu beach, the only soft powder sand beach in the area, most others are shingle. Hope this helps and if you need any more info inbox me, I married a Turk and lived there for 2 years "

Oh I'm gutted about the mud baths and having to get on a boat

Thanks will do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Found Marmaris a bit like Blackpool with sun lol.Icmeler up the road is a lot nicer and has a lovely bay.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Each to their own but I personally love Marmaris. Going back for 9th time in July. Food fantastic, people lovely, weather(which is what we generally go to somewhere like Marmaris for) is impeccable and value is fantastic, still Turkish Lira. If it's the rocking of a boat you don't like, dont worry, it's calm. Keep safaris are just one big water fight, big kids like myself love them!!

Hope you enjoy anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jeep** safaris!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Each to their own but I personally love Marmaris. Going back for 9th time in July. Food fantastic, people lovely, weather(which is what we generally go to somewhere like Marmaris for) is impeccable and value is fantastic, still Turkish Lira. If it's the rocking of a boat you don't like, dont worry, it's calm. Keep safaris are just one big water fight, big kids like myself love them!!

Hope you enjoy anyway. "

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By *andy_tomMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Anything suggestions of things to do and see?

Trips - tha do not involve boats though.

thats fucked the boat fishing up .

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By *rs Butterfly.Woman
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"Jeep** safaris!!"

We did the jeep safari it was fantastic

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By *eamanguyMan
over a year ago

Altinkum-Turkey

Although Turkey has developed a strong reputation for the quality of beaches, it has much more to offer along its coastline and in its cities in the form of fascinating historical and cultural sites. A holiday in Turkey will offer you the perfect opportunity to uncover some of the country's varied heritage, as well as spend time on the beach working on your tan.

On the coast you'll also have access to various water sports, as well as some wonderful hiking trails, allowing you to get active if you want. Turkey suits all kinds of holidaymakers - with outstanding family-friendly resorts, towns where you can party into the small hours of the morning and quiet fishing villages where you can find some peace and get close to the country's culture.

Whatever kind of holiday in Turkey you're looking for, you can find it at one of the destinations served by Monarch, either on a package deal or a self-catered break in a villa.

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By *eamanguyMan
over a year ago

Altinkum-Turkey

Dozens of special interest trips are possible in Turkey depending upon your interest and passion. Here's how to include them in your itinerary:

Auto Racing

Istanbul Park, Turkey's modern racetrack brings motorsport events to the country. More...

Ballooning, Hot Air

Biblical Cappadocia may be the best, most visually-striking place in the world for a hot-air balloon flight. Your dawn flight will be an unforgettable experience. .

Beaches

Turkey has hundreds of kilometers of warm-sand beaches.

Belly Dancing

You'll like it, even if you look at Playboy just for the articles. ..

Bicycling

Cross-country cycling is possible, and growing in popularity. Mountain biking is big! More...

Blue Voyage Yacht Cruise

Cruising by private yacht in Turkey is surprisingly affordable. More...

Children

Travel in Turkey with children is not difficult, whether infants, toddlers or teenagers. Turks love kids! More...

Cruising the Eastern Mediterranean

Cruises from Italy and Greece through the Eastern Med and Aegean islands stopping in Turkey and Egypt. What a way to relax! More...

Cuisine/Turkish Cooking

Turkish cuisine has finally been recognized as one of the world's best. Want to learn how it's done? ...

Eastern Turkey Expedition

Rugged, wild and beautiful, Turkey's eastern region demands a trip of its own. M

GLBT

Turkey has gay and lesbian lifestyle scenes. Here's a good source for more info.

Hamam (Turkish Bath)

You've heard about it. Have you experienced it? You'll love it! (See also Spa Resorts.)

Health Spas

Turkey has had elaborate hot natural mineral water spas since Roman times. Here are the best. More...

Hiking & Trekking

From short country walks in Cappadocia to 500-km (310-mile) treks in the Mediterranean region. More...

Honeymoons

Antony met Cleopatra here. My wife and I went to Turkey on our honeymoon. Why not you?

Hot-air Ballooning

An early morning flight by hot-air balloon over Biblical Cappadocia is an unforgettable experience. .

Jewish Interest Sites

Search for your roots in a community that has been here since Roman times. More...

Kids

Travel in Turkey with children is not difficult, whether infants, toddlers or teenagers. Turks love kids! .

Music

Traditional Turkish music, with its "flat" quarter tones and unfamiliar modes, may seem exotic at first, but there's a whole world of wonderful music awaiting discover if you give it a chance.

River Rafting

From easy Class 1 to suicidal Class 6, Turkey has great white-water rafting.

Shopping

All of Turkey is one huge Grand Bazaar. In fact, this may well be the place where the "shopping mall" was invented!

Skiing

With all those mountains, Turkey has some great ski resorts, even a few with crisp, deep, dry powder. More...

Spa Resorts

Turkey is volcanic, which means there's lots of hot mineral water bursting from the earth. Many of these thermal spa resorts have been popular since Roman times.

Turkish Bath (Hamam)

You've heard about it. Have you experienced it? You'll love it!

Turkish Cooking

An agriculturally rich country surrounded by seas: sound like joy in the kitchen? You bet! Learn how to cook alaturka! More...

Turkish Language Learning

It's logical, sensible, fun, and 100 million people speak it!

Weddings in Turkey

Talk about an exotic setting for your wedding! Lots to choose from, and helpful people to set it all up, including your honeymoon.

Windsurfing

Several coastal towns stand out for their excellent conditions and facilities.

Yacht Cruise (Blue Voyage)

Cruising by private gulet yacht in Turkey is surprisingly affordable.

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By *oconut2Woman
over a year ago

Nether regions of the back of beyond

Dozens of special interest trips are possible in Turkey depending upon your interest and passion. Here's how to include them in your itinerary:

Auto Racing

Istanbul Park, Turkey's modern racetrack brings motorsport events to the country. More...

Ballooning, Hot Air

Biblical Cappadocia may be the best, most visually-striking place in the world for a hot-air balloon flight. Your dawn flight will be an unforgettable experience. .

Beaches

Turkey has hundreds of kilometers of warm-sand beaches.

Belly Dancing

You'll like it, even if you look at Playboy just for the articles. ..

Bicycling

Cross-country cycling is possible, and growing in popularity. Mountain biking is big! More...

Blue Voyage Yacht Cruise

Cruising by private yacht in Turkey is surprisingly affordable. More...

Children

Travel in Turkey with children is not difficult, whether infants, toddlers or teenagers. Turks love kids! More...

Cruising the Eastern Mediterranean

Cruises from Italy and Greece through the Eastern Med and Aegean islands stopping in Turkey and Egypt. What a way to relax! More...

Cuisine/Turkish Cooking

Turkish cuisine has finally been recognized as one of the world's best. Want to learn how it's done? ...

Eastern Turkey Expedition

Rugged, wild and beautiful, Turkey's eastern region demands a trip of its own. M

GLBT

Turkey has gay and lesbian lifestyle scenes. Here's a good source for more info.

Hamam (Turkish Bath)

You've heard about it. Have you experienced it? You'll love it! (See also Spa Resorts.)

Health Spas

Turkey has had elaborate hot natural mineral water spas since Roman times. Here are the best. More...

Hiking & Trekking

From short country walks in Cappadocia to 500-km (310-mile) treks in the Mediterranean region. More...

Honeymoons

Antony met Cleopatra here. My wife and I went to Turkey on our honeymoon. Why not you?

Hot-air Ballooning

An early morning flight by hot-air balloon over Biblical Cappadocia is an unforgettable experience. .

Jewish Interest Sites

Search for your roots in a community that has been here since Roman times. More...

Kids

Travel in Turkey with children is not difficult, whether infants, toddlers or teenagers. Turks love kids! .

Music

Traditional Turkish music, with its "flat" quarter tones and unfamiliar modes, may seem exotic at first, but there's a whole world of wonderful music awaiting discover if you give it a chance.

River Rafting

From easy Class 1 to suicidal Class 6, Turkey has great white-water rafting.

Shopping

All of Turkey is one huge Grand Bazaar. In fact, this may well be the place where the "shopping mall" was invented!

Skiing

With all those mountains, Turkey has some great ski resorts, even a few with crisp, deep, dry powder. More...

Spa Resorts

Turkey is volcanic, which means there's lots of hot mineral water bursting from the earth. Many of these thermal spa resorts have been popular since Roman times.

Turkish Bath (Hamam)

You've heard about it. Have you experienced it? You'll love it!

Turkish Cooking

An agriculturally rich country surrounded by seas: sound like joy in the kitchen? You bet! Learn how to cook alaturka! More...

Turkish Language Learning

It's logical, sensible, fun, and 100 million people speak it!

Weddings in Turkey

Talk about an exotic setting for your wedding! Lots to choose from, and helpful people to set it all up, including your honeymoon.

Windsurfing

Several coastal towns stand out for their excellent conditions and facilities.

Yacht Cruise (Blue Voyage)

Cruising by private gulet yacht in Turkey is surprisingly affordable.

Ince kopyalama ve yapistirma ama ben daha iyi olan insanlar isitme degerlendirmeleri bulabilirsiniz

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Dozens of special interest trips are possible in Turkey depending upon your interest and passion. Here's how to include them in your itinerary:

Auto Racing

Istanbul Park, Turkey's modern racetrack brings motorsport events to the country. More...

Ballooning, Hot Air

Biblical Cappadocia may be the best, most visually-striking place in the world for a hot-air balloon flight. Your dawn flight will be an unforgettable experience. .

Beaches

Turkey has hundreds of kilometers of warm-sand beaches.

Belly Dancing

You'll like it, even if you look at Playboy just for the articles. ..

Bicycling

Cross-country cycling is possible, and growing in popularity. Mountain biking is big! More...

Blue Voyage Yacht Cruise

Cruising by private yacht in Turkey is surprisingly affordable. More...

Children

Travel in Turkey with children is not difficult, whether infants, toddlers or teenagers. Turks love kids! More...

Cruising the Eastern Mediterranean

Cruises from Italy and Greece through the Eastern Med and Aegean islands stopping in Turkey and Egypt. What a way to relax! More...

Cuisine/Turkish Cooking

Turkish cuisine has finally been recognized as one of the world's best. Want to learn how it's done? ...

Eastern Turkey Expedition

Rugged, wild and beautiful, Turkey's eastern region demands a trip of its own. M

GLBT

Turkey has gay and lesbian lifestyle scenes. Here's a good source for more info.

Hamam (Turkish Bath)

You've heard about it. Have you experienced it? You'll love it! (See also Spa Resorts.)

Health Spas

Turkey has had elaborate hot natural mineral water spas since Roman times. Here are the best. More...

Hiking & Trekking

From short country walks in Cappadocia to 500-km (310-mile) treks in the Mediterranean region. More...

Honeymoons

Antony met Cleopatra here. My wife and I went to Turkey on our honeymoon. Why not you?

Hot-air Ballooning

An early morning flight by hot-air balloon over Biblical Cappadocia is an unforgettable experience. .

Jewish Interest Sites

Search for your roots in a community that has been here since Roman times. More...

Kids

Travel in Turkey with children is not difficult, whether infants, toddlers or teenagers. Turks love kids! .

Music

Traditional Turkish music, with its "flat" quarter tones and unfamiliar modes, may seem exotic at first, but there's a whole world of wonderful music awaiting discover if you give it a chance.

River Rafting

From easy Class 1 to suicidal Class 6, Turkey has great white-water rafting.

Shopping

All of Turkey is one huge Grand Bazaar. In fact, this may well be the place where the "shopping mall" was invented!

Skiing

With all those mountains, Turkey has some great ski resorts, even a few with crisp, deep, dry powder. More...

Spa Resorts

Turkey is volcanic, which means there's lots of hot mineral water bursting from the earth. Many of these thermal spa resorts have been popular since Roman times.

Turkish Bath (Hamam)

You've heard about it. Have you experienced it? You'll love it!

Turkish Cooking

An agriculturally rich country surrounded by seas: sound like joy in the kitchen? You bet! Learn how to cook alaturka! More...

Turkish Language Learning

It's logical, sensible, fun, and 100 million people speak it!

Weddings in Turkey

Talk about an exotic setting for your wedding! Lots to choose from, and helpful people to set it all up, including your honeymoon.

Windsurfing

Several coastal towns stand out for their excellent conditions and facilities.

Yacht Cruise (Blue Voyage)

Cruising by private gulet yacht in Turkey is surprisingly affordable.

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By *oconut2Woman
over a year ago

Nether regions of the back of beyond

Have a look on Trip Advisor there's loads of info on there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jump on the dolmus (bus) icmiler is about 2 miles away. Really nice there and lots to see, bar street in marmaris is a good night out and it's by the harbour.

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over a year ago

"Jump on the dolmus (bus) icmiler is about 2 miles away. Really nice there and lots to see, bar street in marmaris is a good night out and it's by the harbour.

Profile pic was last October in icmiler, weather is always great there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We love Marmaris - yes it can be a bit like Blackpool, but it's hot and sunny. The beach is gritty (not much sand) but all in all it's a fun place to go.

Walk from the beach up into Armutilan and it's packed with cafes, bars and all manner of shops.

If you intend to do a Lazy day boat trip, the best, very best is a boat called The Mega Diana, Kaptan Mustafa and his crew are absolute diamonds. You cannot book that boat anywhere in Marmaris other than the Donatella Offices (Donatella Travel) can be found on Facebook - or it can be booked direct on the boat at the harbour. It CAN NOT be booked from any of the street vendors.

The Spa / Baths are great but again beware - there are a lot of ripoff merchants. Just go into the hotel/spa of your choice and ask the prices inside as some of the street vendors can overcharge - having said that - some of them offer a bloody good deal too so it's worth shopping around.

This will be the first year since 2010 that we'll not be in Marmaris but next year - bring it on.

Also if you fancy a tattoo when you're there - look up Ozzie Blackine Tattoo - he's a great guy and did a fantastic portrait oif Amy Winehouse for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can swim with dolphins there when do you go am there soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Waiters are popular i hear.

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By *ayandpCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

"Jump on the dolmus (bus) icmiler is about 2 miles away. Really nice there and lots to see, bar street in marmaris is a good night out and it's by the harbour.

Profile pic was last October in icmiler, weather is always great there. "

we went to greenworld apartments in icmeler absolutely loved the place ,the canal restaurants and bars stunning

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By *amina T-girlTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Im going on sunday and not really excited yet! Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

pammukali

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Jeep** safaris!!"

Yeah loved these.. Good fun.

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By *nigmatic1Woman
over a year ago

A seaside town near you!

Hope you enjoy anyway. "

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I love marmaris!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm here now

arrived just before midnight on Thursday. Weather is GORGEOUS... The food in the hotel isn't brilliant and only ever like warm

People are friendly and nice... Had a hair cut for £5!!

Watched talk of the town- drag queen act- bloody brilliant

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By *eamanguyMan
over a year ago

Altinkum-Turkey

wanna kiss you

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

I enjoyed Marmaris when I went 10 years ago. You must go to Ichmeler, it's a lovely place, but don't think the market is there anymore.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi I am going to olu deniz in June can you suggest any nice places for nights out etc.

Suzi x

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