How to spend top weekend in Marmaris - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Tour of the Fortress of Marmaris Kalesi

The fortress of Marmaris Kalesi is located on a high hill in the central part of Old Marmaris. It was built by the order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the XVI century. The museum with 7 galleries and an exhibition hall is located in it today. It is open from 8:30 to noon and from 13:00 to 17:00 every day except Monday. If you visit this historical landmark you will get the opportunity to look at ancient artifacts dating back to different eras. You can also climb the fortress walls to admire the beautiful city, port, and picturesque bay from a height.

Swim with the Dolphins in Dolphin Park

Dolphin Park is located 5 kilometers south-west of the center of Marmaris. It is open from 9 am to 5 pm on any day of the week. It differs from regular dolphinariums in that there are no performances with tricks performed by dolphins here. If you come here you can take part in a special therapy, swimming with dolphins in the same pool.

Please note that payment for entertainment and payment for photos taken by a professional photographer during your interaction with cute mammals are made separately. However, if you only want to look at the friendly inhabitants of the park but do not want to play and swim with them you will be offered to watch how other visitors communicate and swim with dolphins. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Journey to the Nimara Cave

Heaven Island is located near Marmaris. There is the Nimara Cave there. According to legend, the Greek goddess Leto lived in it. You can visit it for free at any time convenient for you. You should walk along a deserted mountain path to reach the natural attraction. The mountain trail is 400 meters long. It will lead you to a bridge with a railing made of ropes. You will be able to climb to the entrance of the cave on the stones stacked in the form of a ladder. You will be able to walk in complete silence and look at the stone arches and numerous stalactites and stalagmites once inside the Nimar Cave.

Learn Windsurfing in the Vicinity of Marmaris

There are many bays in the vicinity of Marmaris. You will have the opportunity to go windsurfing there. If you just learn the basics of this sport you can arrive at Hisarönü Bay, for example. Local climate conditions will allow you to conquer the water element on a board with a sail.

The specialized school operates in the bay from the first days of May to the end of October. One of its instructors will select the type of board and the size of the sail for you. He will also conduct a briefing and training course. You can start the class in the morning. The sea is calm at this time. You will finish it closer to lunchtime, as the wind will become stronger. You will be able to control the sail only if you are a professional athlete in this case. You will be issued a certificate after 12 hours of classes. It confirms your skills.

Jeep Safari around the City

You can book a fascinating tour of the mountain roads of the suburb of Marmaris at one of the travel agencies. You can choose one from several routes. For example, you can go to the Turgut waterfall, the Kiz Kumu sandbar, or to a Turkish village to get a closer look at the country's culture. The trip by jeep will start at 9 am. It will end at 5 pm. If you know how to drive a car and have a driver's license you will be allowed to drive the vehicle yourself. You can enjoy the picturesque mountain landscape, swim in the mountain river, play with a water gun, and take great photos while traveling.

Diving in the Basa Cave

There are many places for diving on the coast of Marmaris. One of them is the cave of the Basa. It has an original conical shape. Cardinals and prawns are found in it. You will take a scuba dive to a depth of 14 meters to get here.