Marmaris

9 places, 4 of them free. A bay-side resort with a castle, marina and boat trips to hidden coves.

9 places

Must See~£3

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

Shopping & MarketsFree

Marmaris Bazaar

Old Town

A lively old-town market of leather, textiles, spices and souvenirs.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Food lovers

Daily, roughly 9:00–23:00

Day Trips~£35

Dalyan River and Mud Baths

Dalyan (80 km)

A river trip past Lycian rock tombs, mud baths and the beach where turtles nest.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families · Beach lovers

Tours run daily in season

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BeachesFree

İçmeler Beach

İçmeler

A sheltered beach with calm water and a promenade of cafés, quieter than the main bay.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Beach lovers

Open access; loungers for hire

BeachesFree

Turunç Bay

Turunç

A pine-backed bay in a quiet cove, popular for boats and beach bars.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Open access; small facilities

Day Trips~£25

Boat Trip to Hidden Coves

Marmaris Marina

A day on a boat visiting bays for swimming, with lunch on board.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Daily in season

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Day Trips~£15

Datça Peninsula Day Trip

Datça (60 km)

A quiet, pretty peninsula with almond groves, old stone villages and sheltered beaches.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers

Open daily; drive or dolmuş

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NightlifeFree

Marmaris Bar Street

Old Town

A pumping street of open-air bars and clubs, a lively part of the resort.

  • Suggested time: 3 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Nightlife fans

Bars open from evening until dawn