Huffton Posted 16 December, 2013 Share Posted 16 December, 2013 me and the mrs have booked our first ever holiday without any kids for next summer, going to Marmaris. Anyone been there? Any good places to visit/avoid? Dos and donts etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 December, 2013 Share Posted 16 December, 2013 Yes. Nice long beach. Plenty to do. some decent hotels. Caters for 'brits abroad' with a load of bars down 'Bar Street' was very cheap when I went in 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 16 December, 2013 Share Posted 16 December, 2013 Go rafting it is amazing. People are generally decent as well, don't really try and rip you off. Boat trips are very good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 16 December, 2013 Share Posted 16 December, 2013 Been there twice and really enjoyed. Prefer Icmeler down the road though. Bar Street hectic. All pretty cheap. Woudl go back although not the classiest of places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 16 December, 2013 Author Share Posted 16 December, 2013 Cheers guys, were staying across the bay at the Marmaris Imperial. Its adult only and all inclusive so I don't plan on being able to walk too far anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31cc Posted 16 December, 2013 Share Posted 16 December, 2013 Buy or borrow a phrasebook, the Turks are like the French- even if you only learn 'hello' or 'thank you' they really appreciate you trying. Try a day trip on a gulet (pleasure boat), you can haggle a good price at the quayside and the coast and nearby bays are terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 16 December, 2013 Share Posted 16 December, 2013 Its the Turkish Blackpool. lol If you can book a Jeep safari they are good fun, also turtle beach and the Dalyan river. and Icmeler has a better beach!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 16 December, 2013 Share Posted 16 December, 2013 Its the Turkish Blackpool. lol If you can book a Jeep safari they are good fun, also turtle beach and the Dalyan river. and Icmeler has a better beach!! Yep, can vouch for this, lovely place. If you like your ancient history Ephesus and pamukkale are worth the long coach trip. Lots of people moan about Turkey but I've liked it when I've been there, never been to marmararis though, have heard mixed views on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted 16 December, 2013 Share Posted 16 December, 2013 Yep, can vouch for this, lovely place. If you like your ancient history Ephesus and pamukkale are worth the long coach trip. Lots of people moan about Turkey but I've liked it when I've been there, never been to marmararis though, have heard mixed views on that. Like Mamaris Defo go to Pamukkale. Turkish nights are pretty good and do a Turkish bath. People are very very friendly. Not too much of a hard sell either. Buy you trips from guys on the street not the hotel. Much cheaper. TBH the beach isn't amazing, pretty narrow and kind of sandy shingle but that's a minor complaint. If you want crap English food its everywhere. If you quality Turkish food and where the locals go eat here. Amazing food and great value http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g298033-d2674042-Reviews-Minder_Ocakbasi-Marmaris_Mugla_Province_Turkish_Aegean_Coast.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 17 December, 2013 Share Posted 17 December, 2013 I went there in 1986. My wife and I took a day-cruise in a small boat run by a couple of young, hip guys. I always thought of them as Cheech and Chong! A wonderful day out on the water sailing past nearby islands. Had lunch on a beach at midday. As richie said the food in Turkey is great. An amazing difference from often-bland Greek food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 17 December, 2013 Share Posted 17 December, 2013 Going back again this year to Dalyan, beautiful place, go to the markets if you need spices etc for home, dont be afraid to haggle, its part of the culture, people very friendly. as said before the jeep safari is great, so is the food, its cheap and plentiful. again please and thankyou goes a long way, and if you need to use the public toilets out there make sure you have change, you pay on the door, they are always clean and tidy. Enjoy Turkey, we have been there now a few times and like you last year the first time without the children, so relaxing, not haveing to worry about them. So go and enjoy yourself, the local beer Effes is good as well, Sevvy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdearlove Posted 17 December, 2013 Share Posted 17 December, 2013 We were in Turkey this summer - Hisaronu. The day boat trip was a highlight - there were 7 of us so we organised a boat to ourselves. Some of them really pack people on so it was nice to have space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted 17 December, 2013 Share Posted 17 December, 2013 Get a shave from a proper Turkish barber. Shaves you twice and flames off the odd nose and ear hair, tourist-kebab style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertySFC Posted 17 December, 2013 Share Posted 17 December, 2013 Went to Marmaris this year - loved it . Don't take a lot of Turkish Lira out with you , much better exchange rate there and plenty of places to get cash. Be prepared to be hassled in the streets for come into my shop, restaurants etc. If you can take the boat trip to Cleopatra Island, incredibly beauty and just the most amazing place to experience , my good friend runs his own booking agency in the main street and will give you very good offers on day trips , contact him Brendan here https://www.facebook.com/groups/mrb26tr/ PS dont forget you £10 pp visa upon arrival , has to be a a 10 pound note as well - have a great time your love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 18 December, 2013 Share Posted 18 December, 2013 Went to Turgutreis near Bodrum in 2011. Fantastic. I've been to Spain, Greece and Turkey (I'm still only a student), and Turkey was my favourite. The people are really friendly from experience, and you definitely have to do a boat trip. We went out all day with "John" the Turk, a West Ham fan. Lol. He was great though. Entertaining, provided a meal below deck and had loads of drinks for everyone. Great experience, visiting Turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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