Set on Turkey’s pine-clad ‘turquoise coast’, the port town of Marmaris showcases a picture-perfect harbour, crowned by a castle built in the 1500s by the Ottoman Empire. There are a wealth of shops and markets to explore too, including the Grand Bazaar which features thousands of shops selling local souvenirs and handcrafted products, the perfect take-home present from your luxury Marmaris holiday.
Alongside the many historic buildings, museums and shopping outlets are opportunities to enjoy slightly more leisurely pursuits including a day spent sunbathing on one of the sandy beaches in the region. If any members of your party aren’t content to sit back in the sun, then there are also plenty of watersports activities that are popular in the region. This is in addition to the Atlantis Marmaris Waterpark which is just one of the reasons why a holiday in Marmaris is such a great idea for families.
During the evenings, Marmaris is renowned for its vibrant nightlife scene, with various bars, nightclubs and restaurants providing a different perspective of the resort. If you are on a gourmet holiday in Marmaris, then there are plenty of famous local delicacies which need to be added to your ‘must-try’ list. This includes famous Turkish kebabs and increasingly popular street food options such as Gozleme, a savoury Turkish pancake with fillings such as spinach, feta or ground meats.
One of the Marmaris hotels in the Elegant Resorts collection is D Maris Bay where you won’t even need to leave the resort to sample the very best of Turkish cuisine. The resort has its own selection of exquisite restaurants where you can choose between traditional Turkish dishes or international classics.