Turkish resorts annually host a huge number of tourists. The most Europeanized holiday destination here is Marmaris. For many years, this corner of the country has been one of the favorite vacation spots for English citizens. Today, guests from other countries are also discovering the advantages of Marmaris.
Marmaris is the perfect place for youth holidays
The resort town in the southwestern part of Turkey is well known in the world. A wide variety of categories of citizens come here for a comfortable and exciting vacation: from respectable elderly couples to active youth. The latter are attracted by the rich nightlife and great opportunities to spend time interestingly.
Marmaris is the main entertainment city in the country. The largest number of clubs and night discos are located here. The main adventure and hands-on 24/7 hangouts take place on Bar Street.
For lovers of outdoor activities, there is also something to do. Marmaris is located in a natural bay formed by the confluence of two seas (Mediterranean and Aegean). This place is a center of attraction for fans of yachting and windsurfing. If you arrive at the resort at the end of April, you can catch an amazing show: the International Maritime Yachting Festival.
Benefits of a family holiday in Marmaris
An important advantage of the resort is the budget of the hotels located on it. By purchasing a package for the whole family, you can save a lot. If you want to get a more refined service and a team of animators, choose hotels not in the city, but in the promenade area, which runs from Marmaris to Icmelar.
Children very quickly adapt to the local climate, which is significantly different from the eastern zone. There is a lot of greenery in Marmaris, the air humidity is much lower than in other resort areas of the country. The mild climate helps to quickly get used to the sun, and the absence of intense heat has a beneficial effect on health.
Marmaris is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches. It is worth noting that the entrance to the water is shallow, it becomes deep gradually. This feature is another plus for couples with children.
What to see in Marmaris
The main advantages of the Marmaris resort are the attractions located around it. The convenient location of the city allows tourists to visit the island of Sedir - a place covered with legends about Cleopatra. According to legend, it was here that the queen took the famous baths with milk. Also pay attention to the sand - it is an important attraction of the island. The local Cleopatra did not like it and, at the behest of Marcus Aurelius, the shores of the Sedir were covered with those brought from Tunisia. The sand is carefully monitored to this day, protecting it from wind and natural disasters.
When in Marmaris, be sure to visit the nearby Turtle Beach and Dalyan. You can get to the place by bus or yacht. In this reserve you can experience a lot of impressions. There is a beach, sulfurous and thermal springs, curative mud, and rock tombs. Also, this place is a territory for laying eggs of huge turtles of the Carreta-Carreta species (the weight of an adult is about 50 kg).
If you don't feel like leaving the city, visit the huge fortress, where you can get acquainted with the history of the resort. It is worth noting that the exact time of the founding of Marmaris is unknown. According to historical data, it arose on the site of the city of Phykos (it was rebuilt in the 6th century BC). Travelers with children will surely appreciate the two large water parks located nearby, the Nimara caves, and the Turgut waterfall.
