Car Hire Marmaris - Mini guide to Marmaris
Marmaris is famed for the Netsel Marina, a state-of-the-art facility that's undeniably ground zero for the yachting set and a great starting point to discover untouched pristine villagers peppered along the scenic Turkish Aegean coastlines.
The pine-covered mountains surrounding Marmaris provide a breathtaking backdrop to the small bays, inlets, and coves of the Datça Peninsula, the land separation between the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, which is accessible via a handful of well-worn rough asphalt roads that wind slowly through exceptionally breathtaking mountain terrain.
A short drive out of town reveals the original appeal that drew visitors in the first place. Leaving its mark along the peninsula is a slew of ancient civilizations, some woven into the daily fabric of humble villages, tourist marinas, and magnificent beaches.
North of Marmaris, on the road to Mugla, is Gökova, another stop on the yachting trail, dotted with clusters of picturesque wooden houses built in the two-story Ottoman style.
The winding scenic road southwest to Selimiye is an ideal spot for enjoying local fish, village wine, and magical sunsets, following a day on Siliman Beach. Take your time travelling south from Hisarönü, the beach is it’s highlight. Nearby is a lovely cascading waterfall near Turgut village. In this quaint village you can visit the Carpet Weavers Corporation, and relax over gözleme (a crêpe filled with cheese, spinach, or both) and ayran (a Turkish alcohol).
Datça Peninsula, easily accessible via ferryboat from Bodrum, and its rugged surroundings are historic, peaceful, and most of all, unspoiled. The stunning coves of Palmut Bükü, Mesudiye, Domuzcukuru, Akvaryum, and Kargi boast some of the cleanest water in the Mediterranean, ideal ingredients for a temperate holiday discovering Turkey’s pristine nooks and crannies.
vThere are regular flights to Dalaman Airport year-round. During summer, the number of incoming flights increases to include charter flights as well.
