Marmaris

Marmaris is not just all-inclusive hotels, but a vibrant coastal town in a large bay surrounded by mountains and pine forests. It stands at the junction of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas and is part of the national park of the same name, where forests, the sea, and rare plant species are protected, including the famous Liquidambar tree (Liquidambar orientalis). 

In the center of Marmaris, the old quarter at the foot of the fortress has been preserved: narrow streets, white houses, small cafes. Nearby is the 16th-century Hafsa Sultan caravanserai — one of the oldest buildings in the city, where small shops and establishments operate today.

The main "showcase" of Marmaris is the long promenade and a series of city beaches: from the city’s Marmaris Public Beach to Uzunyali / Long Beach, which stretches for about 10 km and transitions into Icmeler. The beaches are mostly public, with cafes and bars on the first line; sun loungers and umbrellas are usually rented out, and along the sea, there is a pedestrian promenade that is pleasant to walk along in the morning and evening. 

After sunset, Marmaris turns into one of the centers of nightlife in the region. Some bars and restaurants are concentrated along the promenade, but the most famous cluster is Bar Street: a narrow, very lively street with bars, pubs, and clubs close to each other, where live music, DJ sets, and partying continue until the early morning.

If you are coming here from Akyaka, Marmaris can be perceived as an "urban" contrast: stroll along the promenade and the old town, swim at the city beach, and in the evening — drop by Bar Street or one of the many pubs along Long Beach to feel the nightlife rhythm of the resort.