City break in Marmaris. Active leisure ideas for Marmaris - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Marmaris is an excellent destination for active leisure enthusiasts. Travelers giving preference to hiking through scenic areas will also find the destination to be perfect for recreation. The most popular spots of recreation among tourists are still local beaches. Shop-a-holics are attracted with numerous market places, engaging souvenir shops and craft workshops. Noticeable is the fact that travelers can visit the beaches of two seas being the Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

The heart of the city hosts the most vivacious and large beach named Marmaris Beach. Its territory features several rental centers of sport and beach equipment, state of the art sport grounds and playing grounds for kids. The vicinity of numerous cafes and restaurants adds comfort to the rest and recreation of the tourists. The same attracting is the Icmeler beach. Those craving for privacy and solitude of the nature should set to the Cleopatra island.

Its coastal area features well equipped upscale beaches and the island area is cruised with numerous walking tour routes. Nature recreation fans should set to the Dalyan district which is the place of location of healing mud wells. This area is famous for plenty of natural attractions. After the tour all the travelers have a chance to try exotic and amazingly healing treatment as mud bath. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Those wishing to try a genuine Turkish bath (or hamam) should visit the Sultan Hamam Turkish Bath center. The recreation center offers traditional oriental hamam, massage rooms and a large swimming pool. The most popular water park of the Marmaris resort is considered to be “Atlantis” featuring water attractions which meet every taste and fancy. Marvelous swimming pools and water slides, slow rivers and exciting attractions, vast area with deck lounge chairs and cozy cafés offering perfect selection of refreshing drinks will make the all day long recreation in the water park just awesome.

The same exciting is the AquaDream water park. It will be a perfect place for family visit and will be of great pleasure and entertainment even for the youngest visitors. Numerous night establishments of the resort are worth noticing as well. Though these are not as popular among local folks the tourists still will be pleased with a vast choice of entertaining night spots. The brightest and most exciting places to visit are considered to be the Blackpool and the Ushers nightclubs as these feature excellent parties and dance sessions each night. Among numerous market places the Marmaris Thursday Market is the most visited one. Plenty of original goods one will find in the Grand Bazzar mall being the largest shopping center of the city.

Those who love eco-tourism should be advised to visit Günnücek national Park “Marmaris Milli Parkı”, which is the most important natural attraction in the region. On its territory, you can find rare trees (which will certainly impress botanists and biology enthusiasts), and the abundance of lush vegetation that evokes thoughts of a real oasis. In addition, the Park has a protective function — for example, there are local animals that are threatened with extinction (caracals, bears, foxes, squirrels, wild goats). The nature reserve is perhaps the best place in the whole town to have a picnic and have a great time in nature, enjoying the fantastic views of Marmaris and its surroundings.

A walk along the picturesque Netsel Marina will be no less remarkable time spending. What can be more pleasant in Marmaris than ships coming and going, or the yachts standing at the Harbor? Moreover, you have a chance to enjoy the magnificent views and breathe in the fresh sea air. The views would be even more fantastic if you get to one of the festivals dedicated to yachting or water sports (and they are held throughout the year). Cruises to nearby Islands (Rhodes, Kechi) depart from the port, and you should not miss this opportunity to explore the picturesque expanses. You can also rent a luxury yacht and ride “with the wind”.

Those who want to watch sports competitions between football teams should definitely go to Marmaris Şehir Stadyumu and have a good time here. Excellent performances for visitors are held in Talk of the Town bar, everyone who wants to get a great experience of visiting the resort should come here. Another favourite place for tourists and locals is Black Mirror Bar, where you can not only drink delicious exotic cocktails, but also dance, and family-friendly atmosphere will bring thousand of positive emotions to you. You can also play paintball in Marmaris (just visit Paint Mania club), and have a nice time with your friends or family members.