Things to do in Marmaris
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Ney Restaurant
Tucked away off the street up some steps is this tiny but delightful restaurant set in a 250-year-old Greek house. Decorated with seashells and wind chimes, it's run by the charming Birgül, owner and cook, who offers delicious home cooking at pleasing prices. Try the mantı böreğı (Turkish ravioli).
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Turkey Walk and Sail
8 days (Marmaris or Fethiye)
Explore the coastline and islands between Marmaris and Fethiye on foot from a comfortable Turkish gulet base.
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Marmaris Castle
The small castle on the hill behind the tourist office was built during the reign of Süleyman the Magnificent. In 1522 the sultan massed 200,000 troops here for the attack and siege of Rhodes, which was defended by the Knights of St John. The fortress is now the Marmaris Museum. Exhibits are predictably nautical, historical, ethnographic and fairly unexciting, though the building itself, draped in bougainvillea, and the views over the marina and out to sea are lovely.
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Armutalan Hamamı
Supposedly the second-biggest in Turkey, the enormous Armutalan Hamamı lies behind the government hospital just off Datça Caddesi, about 2km west from the town centre. Go after 6pm when the hamam is empty of tour groups. There's a frequent free shuttle service (Armutalan No 4) to and from the Tansaş Shopping Centre.
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İdil Mantı Evi
Conveniently located in Bar St, this is a great place to satisfy those wee-hour munchies. With simple wooden tables and red leatherette seats positioned around a traditional oven, it's a delightful and atmospheric place. Veggie dishes (TL8 to TL14) are available. The gözleme (filled filo pastry; TL6 to TL10) makes a great snack.
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Doyum
After a day and a night of round-the-clocktails on Bar St, this is a good place for an early breakfast (TL6), and there's an array of tasty veggie dishes (TL4 to TL5) too.
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Meryem Ana
Though simple and understated, this place serves terrific traditional home cooking. A firm family affair, you can see the mother and aunt hard at work in the kitchen stuffing vine leaves. It has an excellent reputation locally and is a good choice for veggies too.
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Özsüt
With tables set on the seafront, this is the perfect place to tuck into a Turkish pud or two. This ever-popular chain offers the usual freshness and high quality that will have you moaning for more. Try the delightfully named aşure (Noah's pudding).
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Panorama Bar
The Panorama Bar, off 30 Sokak, is more of a permanent fixture and less of a club. Its terrace, though not large, more than justifies the bar's name - it probably boasts the best views in Marmaris. To find it, follow the signs from left of the museum and castle.
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Liman Restaurant
Something of an institution and well known for its meze (TL6 to TL12) and kavurma (a kind of lamb stir fry), this lively restaurant is in the heart of the covered bazaar. The fish soup (TL9) is equally celebrated, as is the balık buğlama (fish stew; TL40 for 500g).
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Deep Blue Dive Center
Several centres offer scuba diving excursions and courses from April to October. The Deep Blue Dive Center offers a PADI Open Water course and day excursions which includes two dives, all equipment, a divemaster and lunch.
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Open-air Cinema
The open-air cinema sits behind the Keyif Bar. All movies are English-language releases and are screened at sunset. At the time of writing it was closed, but there were plans to reopen it in the future.
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İçmeler Beach
İçmeler Beach can be reached by dolmuşes from outside the Tansaş Shopping Centre and water taxis from Yeni Kordon Caddesi southeast of the Atatürk statue.
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Turunç Beach
Turunç Beach can be reached by dolmuşes from outside the Tansaş Shopping Centre and water taxis from Yeni Kordon Caddesi southeast of the Atatürk statue.
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Lycian Coast Cycle & Sail
8 days (Marmaris)
Cycle and sail the Lycian Coast from Marmaris to Fethiye.
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Fellini
Perennially popular with both locals and visitors in the know, this film-themed waterfront restaurant serves up great thin-crust pizzas (TL18 to TL22) and pasta (TL15 to TL24).
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Café Yavuz Patisserie
Also offering an appetising array of Turkish tantalisers, this place is particularly known for its baklava, made daily.
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Günlücek Park Beach
Günlücek Park Beach is accessible by dolmuş from outside Tansaş.
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Areena
Areena shines with its bar elevated above a large dance floor and high-quality lasers.
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Marmaris Port Private Arrival Transfer
30 minutes (Departs Marmaris, Turkey)
by Viator
Let us make your arrival hassle free with this private transfer from Marmaris Port to your Marmaris downtown hotel. With a pre-paid Marmaris Port Private Arriva…Not LP reviewed
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Marmaris Port Private Departure Transfer
30 minutes (Departs Marmaris, Turkey)
by Viator
This is a convenient way to depart Marmaris. Don't battle with trying to decipher a local bus schedule, instead feel a sense of relief as you spot the driver wh…Not LP reviewed
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Panorama Restaurant & Bar
Just off 26 Sokak, this permanent fixture with its celebrated terrace overlooking the marina has begun serving food – simple things like pizza, pasta and omelette prepared by affable owner Ali's mother. So now you can enjoy the best views in Marmaris while both wining and dining.
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Ney
Tucked away up some steps from the western end of the marina is this tiny but delightful restaurant in a 250-year-old Greek house. Decorated with seashells and wind chimes, it offers delicious home cooking such as tavuklu mantı böreği (Turkish ravioli with chicken; TL14).
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Meryemana
This simple place serves superb traditional dishes. It has an excellent reputation locally and is a good choice for vegetarians too (a large mixed plate costs TL10 to TL15). Try the mantı (Turkish ravioli; TL6).
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