Marmaris Castle
Old Town
A restored hilltop castle above the harbour with a small museum and sea views.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Tuesday–Sunday, roughly 8:00–17:00
9 places, 4 of them free. A bay-side resort with a castle, marina and boat trips to hidden coves.
Old Town
A restored hilltop castle above the harbour with a small museum and sea views.
Tuesday–Sunday, roughly 8:00–17:00
Old Town
A lively old-town market of leather, textiles, spices and souvenirs.
Daily, roughly 9:00–23:00
Dalyan (80 km)
A river trip past Lycian rock tombs, mud baths and the beach where turtles nest.
Tours run daily in season
İçmeler
A sheltered beach with calm water and a promenade of cafés, quieter than the main bay.
Open access; loungers for hire
Turunç
A pine-backed bay in a quiet cove, popular for boats and beach bars.
Open access; small facilities
Marmaris Marina
A day on a boat visiting bays for swimming, with lunch on board.
Daily in season
Datça (60 km)
A quiet, pretty peninsula with almond groves, old stone villages and sheltered beaches.
Open daily; drive or dolmuş
Old Town
A pumping street of open-air bars and clubs, a lively part of the resort.
Bars open from evening until dawn
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