Things to do In Marmaris

Horse Riding in Marmaris

marmaris — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:27:00 GMT

Horse Riging In Marmaris

Rafting

admin — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:25:00 GMT

Dalaman Experience - 1 day trip An exhilarating day packed with adventure and adrenaline. Enjoy Grade 3+ rapids, as well as your safari up the mountain, giving you a taster of traditional village life and the magnificent scenery of this special area. A full day trip with 3-4 hours on the river, plus a barbecue meal by the riverside after the rafting. This trip runs daily from April to October

EPHESUS

marmaris — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:27:00 GMT

EPHESUS… The Jewel of the Eastern Roman Empire

"Magnificent, awe-inspiring, brilliant, amazing, excellent, outstanding.... these are just a few words that may go a quarter of the way to describing what has to be one of the world's most famous archaeological sites. However, nobody could really succeed in describing Ephesus with words, no matter how articulate they may be. Ephesus has to be seen with one's own eyes to be fully appreciated."

Although the dates may not coincide, when one wanders through the city of Ephesus, films such as Spartacus, Ben Hur and The Ten Commandments come to mind. With most archaeological sites throughout the world, a great deal of imagination is required to try and visualize what life must have been like thousands of years before - not so with Ephesus. Visitors can wander through the city's streets and see with their own eyes the way people lived and the houses and buildings in which they lived and worked.
Many people who have seen other sights like pyramids of Egypt and the City of Pompeii say these sites pale to insignificance beside the brilliance of Ephesus.

If you enjoy History, or if you are interested in seeing Virgin Mary’s House and you don’t mind taking 4 hours of bus journey you should definitely take this trip. … The Jewel of the Eastern Roman Empire

If you enjoy History, or if you are interested in seeing Virgin Mary’s House and you don’t mind taking 4 hours of bus journey you should definitely take this trip.

Pamukkale

marmaris — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:25:00 GMT

Pamukkale, a lot to see.

Pamukkale (Hierapolis) is both, a magical and spectacular natural site, unique in the world and with its ancient ruins it is perhaps one of the most attractive spot for tourists. Pamukkale is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders in Turkey. Dozens of coaches daily make the long excursion, (three hours drive) from Bodrum), Marmaris or Kusadasi. Stay over-night if you can to enjoy its tranquility early in the morning or in the evening.

Over thousands of years, hot mineral waters had burst from the earth to run through the ancient city of Hieropolis before cascading down over a cliff. These waters contained a high content of calcium, which solidified into snowy white travertine; waterfalls of white stone inlaid with layer upon layer of small pools filled with this calcium-rich warm mineral water. When you go up through the middle of these travertines to the plateau at the top you will find the ancient city of Hierapolis. Today, several hotels have been built on this plateau to cater to the many visitors to this famous spot and they now served as a 'welcome break’ to the visitors . There are thermal pools set amidst the travertines. These waters are said to have 'healing' powers for all sorts of ailments such as stiff joints, skin irritations and so on. There is also another small pool halfway down the cliff, and sitting in this pool is like sitting in a bath, but a bath in the outdoors with an incredible view of the valley below. The other pool, larger size and situated within the walls of one of the hotels. Here you will come across the most incredible swimming pool you've ever seen. Many refer to it as Cleopatra’s pool.

The water is the same warm, mineral water that is found in the travertine pools but the base of the pool is strewn with ancient ruins that you can swim around and gaze upon, almost like an underwater museum. People travel from far and wide to see and swim in this pool together with the smaller 'rock' pools. You will feel like Cleopatra yourself, languidly floating face up in this warm water soaking up the sun overhead. Maybe you have never felt so relaxed before in all of your life.

The only castle that is not intended for Warfare

You will travel through some of the most incredible scenery ever to get to Pamukkale: Little Turkish villages that time had passed by; fields ripe with cotton for picking; Turkish ladies in their baggy pantaloons and head scarves working the fields whilst their husbands sat under the trees or in the Tea Houses having a game of backgammon (equal rights, I ask you?). In front of the most incredible sight, in the distance you will see this dazzling 'slash' of white as though snow had decided to fall in this one particular spot and had forgotten to fall on the rest of the landscape. By getting closer, you will realize it is white 'rock' covering the cliff side and not snow.

SNOW? MIRAGE? CLOUD?

There are thermal pools set amidst the travertines. These waters are said to have 'healing' powers for all sorts of ailments such as stiff joints, skin irritations and so on. There is also another small pool halfway down the cliff, and sitting in this pool is like sitting in a bath, but a bath in the outdoors with an incredible view of the valley below. The other pool, larger size and situated within the walls of one of the hotels. Here you will come across the most incredible swimming pool you've ever seen. Many refer to it as Cleopatra's pool.

ANCIENT CITY OF HIEROPOLIS

Ancient City of Hierapolis is situated close to the travertines. The city of Hierapolis was a cure center, famous for the health-giving properties of its mineral waters and hot springs. Founded in about 200 BC it prospered under the Romans (as a spa) and later the Byzantines. It had a large Jewish community and an early Christian church. The city was destroyed by earthquakes at least four times and in 1334 the people decided it was not an healthy place to live after all and moved on.

Long after the city was named Hierapolis for the Pergamum Queen Hiera, the world Hierapolis took on another meaning- 'Templeville'. This was because of the extraordinary number of temples erected at the city. The most striking discovery during recent excavations was plutonium found near the Temple of Apollo. The best-preserved ruins are the Roman Baths and the Theatre. Wonder around the Roman Baths, you might feel to be approximately 1800 years old, and through the many halls of the building used as private rooms for the Emperor. One of the rooms now serves as a museum and you will see some fabulous artifacts that are now on display. Continue to the boundaries of the city walls, well preserved with their large bastions, to the ancient burial ground called 'The Necropolis'. This graveyard is one of the largest to be found in all of Turkey with more than 1200 tombs and sarcophagi. You could have wandered around all day, totally enthralled, but once again, there are many other incredible sight for you witness...

Dalyan Caunos - Turtle Beach

marmaris — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:22:00 GMT

With Marmaris Dalyan Caunos Trip you can also see Caretta Caretta Turtels, Have Mud Bath, Visit King Tomps and Swim on Very Long sandy beach.

Mud Baths... King Tombs.... Caretta Caretta's... 10 Miles Beach....

You may have heard the names of Dalyan and Caunos again and again as a definite 'must see' and if nothing else the 7km sandy beach worth the trip.

Dalyan and Caunos are on the southwestern coast of Turkey. They are set in the center of an un-spoilt broad delta. The area is environmentally protected. This is one of the few surviving places of paradise, an area of natural beauty and historical interest.

When you travel to Dalyan Turtel Beach by bus from Marmaris; the scenery is superb with -high rock faces covered with pine forests and little real Turkish villages. If you choose boat transportation you will also see, rock mountains interspersed with small inlets where two or three small boats are tethered and all around deep turquoise water as far as the eye could see. If you don't like rough waters and prefer professional guidance, chose buses as you transportation.

When you arrive to Dalyan Caunos Town, you will need to get small river boats to start your journey up the river. Passing through meadows of flowers, edged with cypress trees and a fish farm where the fish from the lake at Koycegiz are bred. You pass by the reeds covering the lake so close that you could almost touch them. The name Dalyan means 'fishery' in Turkish and all the restaurants along the river do a roaring trade. Rounding the final bend you will find the Lycian rock tombs carved into the sheer cliff face.

The ancient city of Caunos lies on top of a hill dates from before 400 BC. A short guided tour at the site shows the theatre and acropolis. The views alone from the hilltop are stunning. Caunos was once a Mediterranean port city but over the centuries the silt from the Dalyan River choked the harbor and today the town lies several kilometers from the sea.

Further up the river there are the mud and sulphur baths. As you approach the mud pools, the smell is really bad! But you will get used to it soon as you go in to the hot mud. There was a lot of hilarity as everyone around you are covered in mud. Don't forget your cameras!

Finally, there is this famous sandy beach! A Heaven and nesting place for the endangered loggerhead turtle. They lay their eggs on this beach. Therefore you will not be allowed to use the middle section of the beach for sun-bathing or playing.
You could have your lunch in a very simple restaurant by the river, and sitting beside the cool river on such a hot day would be very heavenly.

King Tomps and Caretta Caretta

JEEP SAFARI

marmaris — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:21:00 GMT

Eat Dirt...JEEP SAFARI

Sitting in the morning traffic on your way to work, running late again , your stress level rising like the pollution from the exhaust fumes, you ask yourself, "is this what life is all about?".

You begin to fantasise about your forthcoming holiday to Turkey and wish you were already there... Imagine you are wearing your oldest clothes, scarf tied around your head like a pirate with your sunglasses to the ready.

You set off in convoy, being driven by your "guide", into the hinterlands of your resort.You drive you could lead through refreshingly cool, tall, green forests or across peninsulas with sea on either side and where nature is only an arm's length away.You immerse yourself in the stunning views from mountain lookouts and wonder in amazement at the crystal clear blue azure sea and rugged coastline.

Paddle in blissful peace along the shore or douse yourself in a mountain spring or seek out waterfalls to dive into.Experience first hand the hidden secrets of Turkey, witnessing the welcoming waves of playful children along the roadside, as you pass through the sleepy villages and luscious cultivated plains.

Respect the continuous toil of the villagers out in their fields reaping and sowing in their traditional way under the hot summer sun (the ladies in their baggy pantaloons and headscarves)- you can remember this whenever the urge to complain about modern living strikes you!

Think about lunching somewhere traditional and authentic and laughing and joking with your fellow adventure seekers,feeling energised by the simplicity and quality of life and will wonder at the landscape, so raw yet so magnificently striking.Feel the sheer exhilaration of the wind blowing through your hair and the warm sun shining down on you as your convoy heads for home,leaving you with that "outdoor" glow so rarely experienced back home-well, don't just imagine-try it!

RHODES

marmaris — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:20:00 GMT

Why not grab the opportunity of seeing another country, another culture, when you have got the chance? It is very easy to travel to Rhodes - most popular Greek isle.

Trips to Rhodes is both short and comfortable with either a fast-ferry or a hydrofoil (flying boat) that operates daily to Rhodes. These boats are able to accommodate over 250 people. They feature air-conditioning, Pullman type seats. Ferries also have television, video entertainment and a bar.

They depart from Marmaris harbor at 9:15 a.m. and reach Rhodes in just an hour. On the return to Marmaris, the crafts depart from Rhodes at 4:00 p.m.

Prior to departure, passengers are conveniently transported by minibuses to the harbor, and upon returning they may choose to be dropped off at one of several designated spots.

FLY to Rhodes with a hydrofoil in only 45 minutes!

Don't miss a day in Rhodes From Marmaris Turkey.

Rhodes Video

Beach Party

marmaris — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:18:00 GMT

It’ s a Simple Question! DO YOU WANT TO PARTY???

Take a break from the high traffic of Marmaris and come join us at this Beach Party fun. It is a day event that takes place on one of the secluded beaches around Marmaris. It is so much fun that you will want to come back before your vacation comes to an end!

You will sail to the beach around 10:00 am and arrive in about an hour. Since you will become part of the fun, during this trip you will get to meet and chat with all the people that joins this fun excursion. Crew members are fun and will create the atmosphere for a friendly day. And YES! You can start to drink and get the booze onboard.

When you arrive to the beach, the scene will be ready waiting for you to enjoy. A huge icebox full of soft drinks, beers, wine and fruits. There will also be a cocktail bar where you can sit at the bar and enjoy the music played by some of the best DJs in Marmaris. Chat along, sing along, play along, dance along….. Swim, drink, sleep, meet, dance….. Smile, Romance, make love not fight, seize the day…..

For water sports enthusiasts… There will be water-skiing, jet skiing, banana, ringos, speed boats, skin diving, paragliding available all day.

While you do all this, Vagabundo crew and staff will be grilling for you some fish, meat, chicken. If you want go join them and cook for yourself and others. Be part of the team all day. This is your team. A long serving table will be set on the beach and at lunch time you will be served salads, fruits, grilled meat, fish and chicken marinated… Eat as much as you can. This is a feast!!!

Marmaris Beach Party Turkey

This must be the Paradise!

And here comes the extra playing time. By now you know most of the people and have a little buzz. You are happy and having fun. Why not play games. Get your team together and join in one of the fun games. Tug-of-war,Beer Guzzling, Limbo Rock, Hula Hoop, Checkers and more… You can put your funny creativity at work as well… Vagabundo stuff will get it started and you keep it going…. !

You will return to back to Marmaris around 18:00 still having fun on the boat on the way back.

Turkish Night

marmaris — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:17:00 GMT

If this is your first time in Turkey and never been to a Turkish Night, we strongly recommend you go to one! Belly Dancers, Turkish folkdance, Turkish food and wine, a lot of laugh and audience participation. The program usually starts at 20:30 and goes on till midnight. Turks really know how to have fun all together.

We would like to warn you beforehand that if you sit on the outer edge of the tables, you are more likely to be picked on. In one of those audience participation moments will provide the biggest laugh when many guy victims join the belly dancers and have their shirts removed and do their best to copy the movements of the belly dancers. What a laugh!

Marmaris offers a few Turkish Night Show places. We recommend 'Kervansaray'. They are the professionals and the best show groups work with them. A lot of groovy Turkish music, good food and free wine all night long. Enjoy!

Send us an e-mail if you like to make a reservation.

Moonlight Trip

marmaris — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:16:00 GMT

At Moonlight Trip You Will Have Lots of Fun, Dance ,Party and Good Music.

MOONLIGHT CRUISE...Welcome Aboard…

Something Different!!! Cruise under the stars and party all night… Super Night!!!

Dance under the stars and enjoy the serene beauty of the Mediterranean by night on this fun-filled getaway!

Join us as we set sail and cruise around Marmaris and Icmeler Bay. Cruisers will dance the night away to the breezy tunes of our DJ and enjoy unlimited selection of cocktails, fish bowls, Champaign, beer, wine and soda. For a breath of fresh sea air under the sparkling Marmaris moonlight!

The young and the young at heart will definitely spend romantic evenings while we cruise under the stars in gorgeous Marmaris Bay. We guarantee memories to take home.

This 3-4 hours moonlight cruise commences from the jetty in front of Daisy Bar.Boarding for all cruises is 1 half hour prior to departure - Seating is extremely limited! While you are waiting for departure, you can toast each other with cocktails or our specialty cocktails and drinks and get the night started. Our cruise boats are nicely decorated and you can find everything you need no different then any bar. Make yourself comfortable and get excited!!! Because it is exciting!

As we cruise slowly along the coastline of Marmaris, the night will alive. You could watch the shore with all the lights illuminating the old town and the marina. Majestic yachts will be all around us while you sip your drinks or dance the night away. You will hear oldies, pop, Turkish, Rock, hip-hop etc. Our DJs are so professional that they will feel and play what the crowd need.

1:00 am there will be belly dancers that will entertain you. Men get ready for a Belly dance class. You will be pulled by the belly dancer and be forced to take your shirt off and……….. You will love it!

Seating for this cruise is limited. Order early and get ready to dance the night away!

And you know what!!! You could join this cruise for free. Go to the INFO DESK in front of the Club "Vagabundo" and get your FREE Vouchers. Otherwise you might have to pay $10 admission.

Marmaris Moonlight Trip - Dance - Good Music - Party and More.

Turkish Bath

marmaris — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:14:00 GMT

Once upon a time, starts the story of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, complaining with the incurable longlasting headaches. The doctors of that time couldn't find a remedy for the treatment of the illness.
One day a young man came with a solution which was hard to believe. The solution was a soap-massage in a Turkish bath .
Now and then ; complaining from body pains, long lasting headaches, giving up excess body-weight, desire for feeling fresh and young addresses you to a "Hamam" where you feel like a new-born person.

If you're after the perfect tan, one of the best ways to start it off is with a trip to the traditional Turkish bath (known in Turkey as a 'Hamam'). Here's what to expect when you get into your local hamam. It is an experience that never ceases to give you enjoyment, not just because a Turkish Bath leaves you feeling "squeaky" clean, but because it is also something so different to back home.

Before the days when people had bathrooms in their homes- this was where all the locals went to not only get themselves cleaned up, but to meet all their neighbors and have a good old gossip. Once you go inside, you will be shown to some cubicles where you undress down to your swimsuit and wrap yopurself in the towel provided (called 'pesternal') and then proceed to a large, domed-shaped room called 'gobek tasi'.

This room is completely lined with heated marble-floor, walls and bench seats with a large square marble 'table' in the middle of the bench-type seats are old-fashioned taps underneath each tap a saucepan-sized copper bowl. Everyone in the room will sit around and built up really good sweat- this is to soften your skin and open up all your pores.

That is where the bowls come in- if you got too hot, you filled them with lukewarm water from the taps and pour it all over yourself. While this is all happening, there are some big, muscular bath attendants waiting to rub you down (no, I'm not joking). One at a time, you all get to take your turn on the big marble table. The bath attendant rubs you down from head to toe with what you would call a loofah. It is at this stage that you get really embarrassed-not because of the rub down but because of the dirt that will come off your body-heaps of it and all black. It is quite normal. You won't believe how clean you will feel afterwards. While everyone is getting his or her 'rub-down' you will continue to pour water over yourself and generally have a good laugh with your fellow "bath mates"! The bath attendant has not finished with you yet...

You will return to the slab for your 'soaping' and massage. The attendant fills a sort of thin, cotton pillowcase with soap and then proceeds to cover you in rich, creamy, white, soap suds (It sounds like one of those soap adverts), then he begins the massage. It is at this stage that you are definitely begin to 'nod-off' - You will feel so warm, clean and relaxed-but the attendant has no intention of letting you get a few minutes shut-eye. It is the best experience ever.

Your unused-for-some-time muscles are kneaded, your fingers and toes are stretched and a general feeling of well-being come over you. After the massage, you will then taken to another room with loungers or benches and given a hot glass of apple tea or relax before getting dressed. It is at this point that you definitely fall asleep and have to be woken up by the bath attendant! Never in your life have you felt so utterly relaxed and squeaky-clean. You will have the best night's sleep ever. We highly recommend the Turkish bath experience- you cannot go to Turkey and not experience the real thing Turkish bath .

We advise that you do not book Turkish Bath trip with any tour company. There are only two good Turkish bath facilities in Marmaris and most tour companies will not take you there because they have better interests if they take you to a Bath at a Hotel. Don't fall into that. Find a tour company that will take you to the best one in Beldibi area.

Holland Beach

marmaris — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:12:00 GMT

A GOURMET STYLE DAY...

Amazing Food, Beautiful People, Clear Water, A Relaxing Day...QUALITY!

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Just 30 minutes sailing away from Marmaris Bay is this top shelf beach and restaurant. Famous among sailors and yachting enthusiasts. More often than not, attracts the attention Media of Gourmet Lifestyle. It is called Holland Beach because, the owner Mr. Ahmet worked in Restaurant and bistro business for so many years in Holland. So local people call him 'Hollandali Ahmet'. Really nice and friendly person who treats everyone as real good friends. You can never get bored around him. The formal name for his business is 'Kumlubuku Yacht Club'.

Marmaris-Turkey.com organizes daily boat excursions to Holland Beach. It is an unforgettable day. You will become a prince or a princess for a day. A 'must do' excursion if you want to get away from hustle and bustle of Marmaris. There are people who goes to Holland Beach everyday during their vacation.

They depart from Marmaris at 10:30 a.m. and reach Holland Beach in just 45 minutes. A beautiful relaxing sail time. Return is around 17:00. This is the best times of the day to be sailing back to Marmaris. On the way back you will stop at Aquarium Bay for some wine and water melon service. You are anchored at the bay staying on the boat. Swim in this amazing water if you like while being served wine. You will be back in Marmaris at 18:30. Just send us an e-mail.