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Marmaris is one of Turkey’s
most popular resorts, which attracts lots of British holidaymakers,
many of whom return year after year. It is a favourite with
families and young couples alike. Due to its popularity, it
has grown enormously over the years, hotels rapidly filling
the space between the green hills and the azure seas. It is
in a stunning setting, its geography remarkably similar to that
of the fjords, with pine-clad hills dropping steeply to the
sea, jagged inlets and tiny rocky islets off the coast.
There is a wide choice of accommodation, from five star luxury
to self-catering apartments, but the vast majority is of three
star standard. What the buildings lack in character they make
up for in offering value for money. Most of the accommodation
is built on either side of the main seafront road, some is on
the seafront itself, but many of the newer hotels are on the
hillside in areas such as Armutalan.
The beach can get busy in high season, but many people prefer
to stay by the hotel pool. Lined with palms, the seafront has
a typical Mediterranean feel and is a great place for an evening
promenade. Shops, bars and restaurants line the streets, vying
with each other to secure your custom for dinner – each
offering something more attractive than the last. There is no
hassle though – the local authorities are strict about
touts operating in the street, which makes for a more relaxed
atmosphere. By day, life revolves around the narrow strip of
sandy beach which runs the length of the resort. Each morning
boats leave from the old harbour for day trips to visit the
islands and bays around the coast.
The area around the harbour offers a taste of the character
of the old town, overlooked by the ancient castle, which is
now a museum. The Netsel marina is reached by a small footbridge,
and is one of the largest and most modern in Turkey, the hangout
of the jetset, who moor their luxury yachts here. The small
shopping centre houses upmarket boutiques and intimate restaurants.
The real bargains are to be found in the bazaar area, with hundreds
of small shops offering the usual Turkish wares – clothing,
leather, jewellery and handicrafts. There is a wide variety
of goods on offer, and it definitely pays to look around and
hone your bartering skills to get the best prices.
Marmaris really comes to life though as the sun sets. The shops
in the narrow streets stay open until late and the bars and
clubs are open until the early hours of the resort area is fairly
flat so shouldn’t pose too many problems for those pushing
pushchairs or wheelchairs. There are shuttle services operating
in high season between Marmaris and I?çmeler, as well
as the ubiquitous dolmus¸es which run from all areas of
both resorts and on to Turunç. There are also boat services
between the main resorts and even late at night it is easy to
find taxis.
MARMARIS OFFICE AND GENERAL SALES AGENT :
Nice Tour
Tepe Mah. 44 Sok. No: 15 48700 Marmaris - Turkey
Tel : +90 252 412 55 97 - 412 03 38, Fax:+90
252 412 26 69, e-mail: nicetour@ttnet.net.tr
Web site : http://nicemarmaris.com |
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