Icmeler

Icmeler is in the bay of Marmaris, surrounded by green hills and next to the Marmaris resort. Icmeler is newer, smaller and marginally quieter than hideous Maramaris. Its beach is half a mile long, with a traffic free promenade stretching from Marmaris all way round the bay to Icmeler. Excellent facilities and amenities. 10 minutes dolmus ride to Maramaris, 2 hours 15 minutes from Dalaman Airport. Many activities are available in Icmeler or around the town. Biking, motorbiking, surfing, jet skiing, para sailing, hiking, city tours and mostly sunbathing are most favorites. There are also waterparks and playing grounds available for kids and adults to enjoy them selves. For night time, many bars and restaurants are open to serve guests their specialties and entertain them whether it be live music or live animations. Maramaris has an award-winning PADI & BSAC dive centre.

Beaches & Promenades

Cennet Island

The peninsular island of Cennet, a 30 minute boat journey, is covered with forest and has accommodation and restaurants. It is a popular stop for cruise and tour boats throughout the season, as is suitable for swimming and eating.

General Information

Marmaris was a Carian city of which history goes back to the 3500 BC. It's ancient name was Physkos of which antique ruins can be seen at Asartepe (1.7kms north).

A wonder of nature in itself, in this wonderful country, is the town of Marmaris greeting the Aegean, as well as the Mediterranean, on a dreamlike bay. Here, where the pine-clad mountains form a beautiful backdrop to the beaches of clearest waters, the medley of green and blue tones are fascinating.

This land of lacy coastline is ideal for the sun-worshippers, and offers the most attractive coves and inlets for those who would like to swim, dive or fish. The sheltered bay is a favorite for a relaxing holiday, while also being amazingly excellent for a lively vacation of water sports and sailing.

Along the promenade, adorned with palm trees, the Marmaris marina is a busy yachting center and also a pretty sight. The "Yacht Charter Show" organized here every May, is an enjoyable event with captains and crews coming together to sail with nature-lovers, among the impressive southern coasts of Turkey.