My Marmaris Trip - Turkey

Hello my friends. If you are planning to go to Marmaris, this post is going to save you some time. I have found the places that are really worth visiting. Beforehand I traveled around Antalya, Side, Kemer, Kaş, Alanya and Ölüdeniz. After that I headed to Marmaris. I arrived at the beach that is considered the longest in Türkiye, stretching exactly 12 kilometers. First I went to see the main attractions. I headed towards the bazaar to see the castle and the Old town.

Marmaris is, above all a city of youth. Along the coast, there are numerous nightclubs, water parks and other entertainment alternatives catering especially to the young population. You can also join a wide variety of boat tours from here. It is possible to take sea trips to the nearby Greek island of Rhodes, Dalyan Iztuzu or Turtle beach and many more destinations.

The weather here was very interesting. The sun warms you up thoroughly in the morning, but the air gets a bit chilly at night. Still in my opinion, the best time to visit Türkiye is May or October. Because prices are at their lowest, the crowds are quite thin and of course, there is a beautifully warm sea you can swim in.

And it doesn't get that hot during the day. By the way there is a detail that sets Marmaris apart from other Turkish cities. A fenced, dedicated lane for bicycles and scooters, which is very comfortable for both pedestrians and riders. On the beach in the center of Marmaris, numerous diverse ships and boats are anchored, offering completely different sea tours. On one of the ships there was a very respectable dog, the ship’s own dog. It kept coming out to greet us. The imagination of those who designed the ships is really vast.

Leaving the coast, we turned into the Old town to head towards the castle.Even when you step just a few paces away from the beach and enter the side streets of the Old town, you see a completely different atmosphere dominating everywhere. And it’s a wonderful feeling. They have built these litle parks where you can sit down, relax and have some coffee or tea.

The Old town of Marmaris is famous for its unique, authentic atmosphere and historical heritage. Here Greek and Turkish traditions are intertwined. This is reflected in both the architecture and daily life.

Also there are many alleyways and very beautiful courtyards in the Old Town. I highly recommend taking a look inside them. You will discover very interesting things. After that, I went up to Marmaris castle. You can take beautiful photos here. The entrance ticket to the castle is 300 Liras or 6 Euros per person. The inner area of the castle is quite small. But look at how many varieties of beautiful plants have been planted here! Everything looks so peaceful and beautiful.

This castle is one of the most important historical landmarks of the city. The first fortifications here were built by the Ionians in the 2nd century BC and back then, the city's name was Physkos. Today's castle however, was built in 1522 by the order of Suleiman the Magnificent. The Sultan used this place as a military base and headquarters during his conquest campaign to the island of Rhodes. The best way to watch the scenery of Marmaris is to come to the castle, go up to the observation deck and the entire city will be right under your feet.

If you use a little bit of your imagination, you can picture ancient Greek galleys anchored in the distance instead of modern ships and yachts. Looking out from the castle, a small, old Greek house is visible. I was guessing to myself, I wonder if it's still in use, does someone live inside or is it abandoned? Turns out, it's still an active, livedin house.

You can also peek into the daily life of the locals from the castle.😊 It offers a great view of the coast, the boats, the main streets of Marmaris and of course, the mountains. How could it be without mountains? Even though the castle looks small and compact in Türkiye believe me, walking inside it is so beautiful and pleasant. Especially on a slightly cloudy day like that day. The Ancient Greek period, the Roman period, the Ottoman Empire and modern Türkiye. All gathered right here, in the Old town of Marmaris and inside this castle.

Then we found a very nice cafe where a large cappuccino was 75 Liras and the coffee was quite successful too. We rested a bit and Continued on our way.

When going from Marmaris towards Bodrum, the road winds through the mountains with sharp curves. And there are quite comfortable observation decks along the way where you can stop. And you will have incredible, mesmerizing views in front of you. This is how the exit from the main road to the observation deck looks. Even the parking spaces are marked with lines. I think they even sell tea further ahead.

The roads here are very good, mostly four lanes and there are two-lane roads as well, but traveling even on those is extremely comfortable. There is always so much to see along the way: ancient cities, hidden and beautiful beaches where not many tourists usually go. There are nice, interesting cafes where you can try the local cuisine. We ate the famous Istanbul kokoreç in one of them. There are plenty of quality gas stations. In short the infrastructure is highly developed and the views, believe me are simply incredible.

On the road coming here from Antalya, all the way to Ölüdeniz, I lost count of the moments we said, Oh, quick, take a picture of this beauty. I mean, after almost every turn, we were greeted by such mountain vistas and landscapes. My friends, you really need to see this with your own eyes. If you have enough driving experience, don't hesitate at all, rent a car and explore the coastline outside of popular cities like Antalya, Kemer and Side. As you move along, the roads will get even more beautiful.

We stopped at a Shell station to get fuel. Full service, they even have showers. We were welcomed by a very polite and pleasant staff. They even helped me set up the Turkish-style coffee machine to make an Americano. Gas prices are quite high here, but they say the fuel quality is excellent.

My next stop was Bodrum, but that is a completely different story...