Your Guide to Last Minute Holidays in Marmaris

Getting There and Around Marmaris

Do not let travel put you off your late deal holiday to Marmaris. There are plenty of last minute flights to be booked to Dalaman airport, which is the main gateway into this gorgeous holiday destination. It's about 75 miles from Dalaman to Marmaris – transfers take one or two hours.
Once in resort, dolmuses are a cheap way of getting around.

These shared minibuses cover specific routes and depart when full.
Alternatively there are plenty of taxis, which can be found at good prices. Car rental would be a good option if planning on investigating beyond Marmaris. Cars can also be booked last minute either upon arrival or a few hours before at the airport.
Ferries can also be caught to one of Turkey's other leading resorts, Bodrum.

Beaches in Marmaris

With your late deal holiday from Teletext Holidays, you could soon find yourself relaxing on one of the beautiful stretches of sand this stunning holiday destination has to offer. So why hesitate? Book now and find yourself relaxing in the daytime sun. In Marmaris, the hotels have bagged the best beach stretches. But there are so many stunning beaches to choose from - including the gorgeous one at Fethiye and one of the most beautiful bays of the Turkish coast, Gokova.

'Walk on water' at the beach of Kizkumu in Orhaniye, near Hisaronu - a sand bar extends 800 metres into the bay.
Hop on a water taxi to Icmeler, a smaller seaside resort near Marmaris, perched at the base of beautiful pine-covered mountains.

Sightseeing in Marmaris

On your late deal holiday from Teletext Holidays you could find yourself looking around some of the beautiful sights that Marmaris has to offer. The Datça peninsula may take a while to reach but it is very worth it. Its rugged surroundings are peaceful and unspoiled. The coves of Palmut Buku, Mesudiye Akvaryum, and Kargi among others can lay claim to some of the cleanest water in the Mediterranean.
The ruins of Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, are an astounding showcase of an ancient city.

See Pamukkale, or 'the cotton castle', where 35C thermal springs cascade over a cliff top, leaving calcium deposits that form thick white layers of limestone and travertine.

Marmaris is also popular for gulet cruises - wooden motor sailing vessels – along the coast. Alternatively, catch the regular 30-minute hydrofoil service to the Greek island of Rhodes.

Eating and Nightlife in Marmaris

If you’re looking for some good wine and dine, then you have picked the right destination for your late deal holiday. This destination offers some of the finest Turkish food there is. Mezes – the equivalent of Spanish tapas - are a must. The ubiquitous kebabis a Turkish favourite and be sure to go local by at least trying some fiery raki on a night out. In the day, sip traditional Turkish apple tea.

Restaurants in Marmaris offer all kinds of cuisine from Chinese or French, to Indian and Italian and fast food. The smarter restaurants are in the marina.
The nightlife here is certainly an interesting one. Hundreds of British tourists flock here in the summer months; this mixed with the cheap booze is the recipe for a boisterous nightlife. This nightlife is mainly to be found on Barlar Sokagi, 'Bar Street'. If claustrophobia's not your bag, leave the streets and go on a boozy moonlight cruise instead.

Or try a Turkish cultural night involving local food and a bit of belly dancing.

Marmaris Shopping and Family Attractions

Marmaris offers you the chance to take home some great bargains from your late deal holiday. Best buys generally include leather goods, rugs, Turkish delight, Meerschaum pipes, Alabaster chess sets, embroidery and inlaid wooden or Mother of Pearl boxes.  The biggest bazaar of the region is set in the municipality bazaar in Marmaris (Thursdays), while the Netsel Marina has some distinctly upmarket shops.  There are several craft and souvenir shops in the Ottoman building of Hafza Sultan Caravanserai, which dates back to 1545.

Why not take the family out for a day away from your late deal holiday resort. The Atlantic Water Park in Marmaris with slides, rides and bowling among its many attractions is perfect for an active day out in the sun to be enjoyed by all the family.  Take the kids to Iztuzu beach, a two-mile sandbar in Dalyan that's a nesting ground for loggerhead turtles. When in Dalyan, they might like a scramble around the ruins of the ancient harbour town of Kaunos, and its famed mud baths. 

Olu Deniz is known for its paragliding, so older daredevils can take a tandem flight with an experienced pilot from the top of BabaDag Mountain down to the beach. Take a boat trip to Cleopatra's (Sedir) Island, made famous for the pearly white sands which the queen is said to have shipped over from Egypt.

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